Prop 36
Adult Supervision Officers assigned to the Proposition 36 unit supervise probationers who have been convicted of felony and misdemeanor crimes involving drug possession or being under the influence of controlled substances. Each of the probationers has been placed on formal probation and ordered to complete a program of substance abuse treatment pursuant to Penal Code Section 1210.1(a), which became effective July 1, 2001. The unit is augmented by the use of criminal justice interns that perform similar functions as Supervision Officers, and California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) students that monitor each individual's performance in treatment on a weekly basis.
Probation Officers initiate court action when terms of probation are violated, however, the primary emphasis of the Proposition 36 officer is directed toward helping the probationer achieve sobriety and obtain employment, thereby becoming productive members of the community.
