Prop 47
On November 4, 2014, California voters approved Proposition 47, which made some non-violent property crimes into misdemeanors. Under Prop 47, you may qualify for a reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor for certain non-serious and non-violent drug and property crimes with assistance from the Monterey County Public Defenders Office. The state savings from the reduced incarceration rates are being used to fund grants.
Money from the grants is being used in Monterey to help candidates get back on track. Getting people back on track includes offering cost-free services through community partnerships. From drug treatment to reclassification, to legal services, our partners our experts in helping people improve the quality of their lives.
HOW WE CAN HELP
The County of Monterey is using our grant (funded by state savings from reduced incarceration rates) to expand and develop a broad range of new services to lift up the community, one member at a time.
The following are the services that the County of Monterey and our nonprofit partners are offering in accordance with this grant. Services under Prop 47 are available at no cost to those who qualify. However, even if you do not qualify for Prop 47 you may still utilize these services at little to no cost.
SERVICES PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY
Office of the Public Defender
- Have a non-violent felony?
- Want to get your felony reclassified as a misdemeanor?
- We have a full-time lawyer dedicated to reclassification
- We will walk you through the process
- We will provide translation services for all languages
Motivating Individual Leadership Through Public Advancement
- Unsure if you qualify for Prop 47?
- Want to understand the grant different service options?
- We work to educate the community
- We work closely with the Public Defender’s office
- We will provide translation services for all languages
Monterey County
Behavioral Health
- We offer integrated assessments
- We evaluate mental health
- We evaluate substance abuse needs
- We will provide translation services for all languages
- We provide assessments and referral options
Sun Street Centers
- Are drugs or alcohol negatively affecting your life?
- Are you interested in treatment?
- We offer residential and out-patient treatment
- We will provide translation services for all languages
- We can assist in finding ways around financial constraints
Housing Resource Center
- Are you having trouble finding stable housing?
- Are you, or have you experienced homelessness
- We are an independent nonprofit housing resource
- We provide case management
- We will provide translation services for all languages
HOW DO YOU QUALIFY?
To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
- You have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a criminal offense AND
- You have a history of challenges with mental health or substance use/alcohol
For some services, eligible participants must reside or have resided with the last 5 years in South Monterey County
If you or someone you know can benefit from services offered through Prop 47, you have the following options:
- Contact one of our partner agencies by clicking on the links listed above
- Speak to a representative at (844)923-3300
PROP 47 MEETINGS
Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee Meeting - Cohorts 3 and 4
October 23rd, 2025 from 10am-12pm in the Otter Student Union, Room 210 California State University, Monterey Bay
Download LAC Announcement October 2025 Flyer
Zoom link: https://csumb.zoom.us/j/89436970533?jst=3
- Welcome, Introductions and Historical Context - Ignacio (10 minutes)
- Cohort 3 Overview, Agency Introductions and Q & A - Phil (25 minutes)
- Cohort 3 Evaluation Update - Ignacio and Jess (15 minutes)
- Cohort 4 Overview, Agency Introductions and Q & A - Ashley (25 minutes)
- Cohort 4 Evaluation Update - Ignacio and Jess (10 minutes)
- Recidivism Findings Cohorts 1-3 - Ignacio (10 minutes)
- Public Comment, Q & A - Phil and Ashley (10-15 minutes)
- Closing - Phil and Ashley (10 minutes)