Alameda County District Attorney Accountability Table

California toughened penalties for theft and drug crimes. What does it mean for Alameda County? A new state law, Prop. 36, increased penalties for some drug and theft offenses. But critics say it’s disproportionately being used against Black people.

5 months in, Prop 36 is criminalizing poverty again.
⚠️ 160+ charged in Alameda Co. for low-level theft
📉 Treatment promised, but underfunded
📊 Black residents hit hardest, yet again.
This isn’t reform. It’s a rollback wrapped in false promises.
@oaklandside.org
oaklandside.org/2025/05/22/p...

Opinion: Why Prop 36 Has Already Failed - Oakland Voices Since Prop 36 has gone into effect, communities of color have been disproportionately impacted.

"In north Alameda County...90% of the people we have seen charged under Prop 36 are Black, even though Black people make up just 10% of Alameda County’s total population. Countywide, 84% of Prop 36 cases have been people of color."⁠ oaklandvoices.us/2025/04/28/p...

California’s jail population will rise thanks to Prop. 36. So will inmate deaths, advocates say California jails saw historic numbers of in-custody deaths as inmate populations shrank. Now, they are expected to grow again as Proposition 36 takes effect.

Another article about how terrible Prop 36 will be. Yes - we will be sending people to jails & prison for petty theft & drug possession. People will die - instead of getting the false promise of treatment offered by the proponents of Prop 36 #CareNotCages calmatters.org/justice/2024...

California lawmakers wrangle financial needs in wake of Proposition 36’s passage Governor Gavin Newsom has provided no funding for the proposition in his budget, state senators heard Tuesday.

Governor Newsom has provided no funding for Prop 36 in the budget. What does this mean? Mass incarceration instead of treatment for those who most need it the most. Read more: www.courthousenews.com/california-l...

#electionresults #prop36 #criminaljustice #california #bayarea

Francine Byrne with the Judicial Council of CA told lawmakers so far that ~44% of Prop 36 cases are drug-related. But there has been no new funding to implement the “treatment-mandated felonies”. In other words, instead of mass treatment, #Prop36 has meant mass incarceration.

Say hello to Sophia Wang, Staff Attorney and Clinical Supervisor in the Clean Slate Program at East Bay Community Law Center. Sophia believes that involvement in the criminal justice system should not be a barrier to housing, employment, and second chance opportunities. #criminaljustice #bayarea

Meet Karen Chin, Justice Reinvestment Coalition Coordinator at Urban Strategies Council! Karen hopes that the Table will become a voice for the community as well as a resource for the DA for top-of-mind public safety policies & providing long-term sustainable solutions in Alameda County.

Meet Yoel Haile, a core team member of our coalition. Yoel is the Director of the Criminal Justice Program @aclu-norcal.bsky.social where he leads a team that works to end unjust & oppressive laws, policies, and practices that disproportionately harm Black, Brown, & other marginalized communities.⁠

No matter who is sitting in the DA's office, our coalition commits to working together to advance public safety solutions by uplifting community voices, building collective strategy, and holding the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office accountable. ⁠
#wegotus #alameda #recall

Today @3pm the Board of Supervisors will deliberate and vote on who will be the next Alameda County DA. Submit a written public comment: bos.acgov.org/public-comments/⁠ or attend the in-person/virtually and speak up: bos.acgov.org/broadcast/
#electionresults #alamedacounty #community ⁠
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#civicengagement #districtattorney #alamedacounty #bayarea

Miss the candidate forum last night? Watch the recording and complete the call to action here: acaccountability.org/2025-da-sele...

Join us for the District Attorney Virtual Candidate Forum on 1/23/25 at 5pm to hear from the candidates vying for the position of District Attorney in Alameda County.
Register via Eventbrite to receive a Zoom link for the event. www.eventbrite.com/e/alameda-co...

As of today, all submitted applications for the vacant District Attorney position have been posted for the public to review on acgov.org. Next week, the board of supervisors will be selecting candidates to move onto the interview round. #publicprocess #alamedacounty #districtattorney

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Alameda County has 9 different collaborative justice courts: ⁠
drug-adult, drug-dependency, girls/CSEC, homeless, mental health-adult, mental health-juvenile, re-entry (adult & juvenile), truancy, and veterans’.⁠

California has over 400 collaborative courts, the most common types of being: drug courts and mental health courts. (Judicial Council of California)⁠

Collaborative courts lower recidivism rates between 17-26% and lower costs by an average of $6,744 per participant, or $12,218 if victimization costs are included. (National Institute of Justice)⁠

Collaborative courts increase the likelihood of successful rehabilitation by addressing underlying issues, such as: substance abuse, mental health, and/or trauma disorders. (Judicial Branch of California)⁠

Let's talk about collaborative justice courts: Collaborative justice courts combine judicial supervision with rehabilitation and treatment instead of detention. ⁠
#learn #info #criminaljusticereform

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors adopted a new process for the selection of the DA this week. We've summarized the process into this table. For more info on the process, visit: bos.acgov.org/wp-content/u...

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(Benefit 3/3) Resentencing ultimately saves taxpayer dollars since it diverts costs from unnecessary, punitive, and expensive incarceration in favor of other public safety needs. The CA Dept of Finance estimates the current per capita cost of incarcerating a person in California is $133,110/yr.

(Benefit 2/3) Resentencing can promote public safety within prison walls. Dozens of people who have been resentenced and released have mentioned that they became motivated by others to further their education, seek out rehab programs, and contribute back to their communities. (For The People)⁠

(Benefit 1/3). Resentencing can strengthen public safety. Longer sentences do not deter crime. Resentencing people who can be safely released can actually lead to safer communities by freeing up additional resources for investments in programs that address the root causes of crime. ⁠

Resentencing is a sentence modification. In California, the CA Dept of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Board of Parole Hearings, the District Attorney, the Attorney General, and the County Sheriff can refer someone who is currently incarcerated for resentencing. #criminaljustice

Breaking: Chief ADA Royl Roberts assumed leadership of the ACDA Office. He will occupy the office until the BOS nominates and approves a new permanent DA, who will be in office until 2026, when voters will choose their DA once again. #news #alamedacounty #criminaljustice

Judge refuses new trial in Tenderloin shooting case where jurors say they wrongly convicted - 48 hills Now it's up to the same judge to determine if Jhacorey Wyatt spends more time in jail or goes home to his family.

4 jurors say they mistakenly convicted Jhacorey Wyatt but the judge won’t allow a new trial & @SFDAOffice is trying to add years to his sentence. A video from @sfdefender Adachi Project reveals the impact of incarceration on his family. #BringJhacoreyHome
48hills.org/2024/11/judg...

Letter, RE: Alameda County District Attorney Appointment - Davis Vanguard Dear Supervisors, This letter is sent on behalf of the undersigned organizations who work for safe and...

We appreciate @DavisVanguard for sharing our letter addressed to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors concerning the District Attorney appointment procedure. You can view the letter by visiting davisvanguard.org/2024/11/lett... #news #alameda #bayarea