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In 2024, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, sending a clear message that repeat theft and property crimes must have meaningful consequences. More than 68% of voters supported restoring accountability and providing prosecutors with the tools needed to address chronic offenders who repeatedly victimize businesses and communities.
The El Dorado County District Attorneyโs Office stands firmly opposed to AB 2108 because it would undermine the clear mandate delivered by California voters through Proposition 36 by expanding diversion opportunities for theft-related crimes and allowing repeat offenders to avoid prosecution and ultimately secure dismissal of their charges.
Retail theft affects more than store shelves. It impacts employees, business owners, consumers, and the safety and economic vitality of our communities. Accountability is not about punishment aloneโit is about protecting victims, restoring public trust, and ensuring that those who repeatedly break the law are held responsible for their actions.
California voters made their intentions clear when they passed Proposition 36. The El Dorado County District Attorneyโs Office urges lawmakers to honor the will of the voters, preserve meaningful consequences for repeat offenders, and protect the tools necessary to keep our communities safe.
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