Orange County Marks 100th and 101st Proposition 36 Graduates: 1361 People Evaluated and 662 Participating
The Orange County Health Care Agency in California announced that the county Proposition 36 court mandated treatment program has recognized its 100th and 101st graduates, at a ceremony held on November 5, 2026.
California voters approved Proposition 36 in November 2024, creating a court mandated treatment pathway for individuals with multiple drug related offenses. Anticipating voter approval, Orange County Collaborative Courts brought together the Health Care Agency, the District Attorney Office and the Public Defender Office to develop an implementation plan.
The law took effect on December 18, 2024, and Orange County began conducting evaluations nine days later, on December 27. In 2026, the county received 4.9 million dollars in time limited funding, followed by an additional 1.8 million dollars to expand program capacity and cover treatment costs not eligible for reimbursement.
Since launching the program, Orange County has evaluated 1361 individuals for Proposition 36 services, with 662 choosing to participate. A total of 413 individuals remain actively engaged in the program. The county said it has provided guidance and technical assistance to other California counties building their own programs.
Source: Orange County Health Care Agency
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