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DAs on Drugs

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The information presented here, representing the 50 most populous counties in the US, was compiled by Filter through interviews and research. You can read our report about the project here.

Results

DAs on Drugs

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The information presented here, representing the 50 most populous counties in the US, was compiled by Filter through interviews and research. You can read our report about the project here.

Supports marijuana legalization?

Has used drug-induced homicide charges?

Supports mandatory minimum sentences for drugs?

Diversion programs or drug court?

Table

DAs on Drugs

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The information presented here, representing the 50 most populous counties in the US, was compiled by Filter through interviews and research. You can read our report about the project here.

wdt_IDCounty, StateDistrict Attorney *Up For (Re-)ElectionSupports marijuana legalization?Has used drug-induced homicide charges?Supports mandatory minimum sentences for drugs?Diversion programs or drug court?
1Los Angeles, CAJackie Lacey (NP) x2020Did not support pre-state legalizationYes, for doctorsN/ADrug court model
2Cook, ILKimberly M. Foxx (D) -2020DecriminalizationYesN/ADrug court model
3Harris, TXKim Ogg (D) x2020DecriminalizationNot foundN/ADrug court model
4Maricopa, AZBill Montgomery (R) -2020NoNot foundYesDrug court model
5San Diego, CASummer Stephan (NP) ✓2022Did not support pre-state legalizationYesN/ADrug court model
7Orange, CATodd Spitzer (NP) -2022Did not support pre-state legalizationNot foundN/ANot found
8Miami-Dade, FLKatherine Fernandez Rundle (D) -2020Cite-and-releaseOpen to chargingUses without criticismDrug court model
9Kings, NYEric Gonzalez (D) ✓2021DecriminalizationNot foundUses with criticismCLEAR program
11Dallas, TXJohn Creuzot (D) -2022Cite-and-releaseNot foundN/ADrug court model
12Queens, NYRichard A. Brown (D) -2019NoYes, for doctorsYesDrug court model

[* “✓”=responded to survey, “x”=refused, “-” = no response]