2017 State of the Court

Felonies (2011-Present)

22,000

20,000

Since its passage in 2014, Proposition 47 continues to play a large role in the decrease of criminal filings. Prior to 2014, felony filings increased by 10 percent. But after 2014, felony filings have decreased rapidly by 32 percent .

18,000

16,000

14,000

12,000

10,000

FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16

Felonies

Misdemeanors (2011-Present) Prior to 2014, misdemeanor filings were on a steady decline. A small increase of less than one percent occurred from 2014 to 2015 with the passage of Proposition 47.

85,000

80,000

75,000

70,000

65,000

60,000

FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16

Misdemeanors

Infractions (2011-Present) Infraction filings are rapidly decreasing and have seen a 42 percent decline over the past five years.

140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000 220,000 240,000 260,000 280,000

FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16

Infractions

10