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| 30 August 2000 Criminal Justice Leaders and Health Professionals Debate Controversial November Ballot Item Strike Force Scrutinizes California's Contentious Prop. 36 What: San Diego County Superior Court judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and probation officers along with San Diego County drug treatment providers, recovering addicts and community health advocates will hear arguments for and against the proposed Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000. Who:
Why: Proposition 36 would eliminate jail time for non-violent drug offenders, diverting them instead to drug treatment centers. Proponents say the change would save millions of dollars in incarceration fees. Opponents claim the initiative undermines the integrity of legitimate drug treatment programs such as the San Diego County's highly successful drug courts. When: Friday, September 1, 2000, 9 AM Where: San Diego Association of Governments 401 B Street, 7th Floor, Downton |
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