03-11-2016 08:25 via sacramento.cbslocal.com

Proposition 57: How Will Changes Affect The State Prison System?

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — One of the most controversial propositions on the Nov. 8 ballot would impact the state prison System and some say, public safety.
Proposition 57 would increase parole chances for felons convicted of nonviolent crimes and give them more opportunities to earn credits for good behavior. It would also allow judges, not prosecutors, to decide whether to try certain juveniles as adults in court.
There is strong opposition to Prop. 57 from the Law Enforcement Community. The S
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