Legislature tackles Proposition 36, aiming to reduce crime by treating, not incarcerating, nonviolent drug offenders.

Legislature faces the task of making sure Proposition 36, aimed at reducing crime through increased treatment options, meets its goals effectively. The measure seeks to shift focus from incarceration to treatment for nonviolent drug offenders, aiming to lower recidivism rates. Lawmakers must now ensure the implementation supports these objectives.

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