The County’s latest report, outlining significant jail population growth since Prop. 36 went into effect, suggests the closure may not be happening any time soon, if at all.

All told, the PPIC says that Prop 36 felony cases comprise 10% to 15% of the 15,000 or so felony cases filed statewide in a typical month. Hochman is pleased with the impact of Prop 36 on LA.

The county says 35 people per week enter the county jail with Prop. 36-related offenses as their most serious offense, and that while there were only 12 individuals in custody for such offenses in ...