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Prison sentences
Where candidates stand on this statement, based only on what they or a cited source have said.
Voters passed Prop 36 in 2024, raising penalties for some theft and drug crimes. Supporters want more accountability; opponents favor treatment and say longer sentences are costly and don't reduce crime.
state issue
Governor
Would reopen closed prisons and reduce early release for good conduct.
“Hilton would reopen closed state prisons, reduce the practice of early release based on prisoners’ good conduct and boost rehabilitation programs in prisons.”
Voted for Prop 36 and would fully fund it, but hasn't backed longer sentences generally, leaving that to judges.
“But he has not backed longer or stricter criminal sentences in general, saying that decision should be left to judges.”
Attorney General
Says fully carrying out Prop 36, which raised penalties for some crimes, would be his highest priority.
“Michael will make full implementation of Prop 36 across the State his highest priority after taking office.”
