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Proposition 21

California Statewide • 2000 •  Initiative 

Passed

Result: 62.1% yes, 37.9% no

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This measure expanded the circumstances under which juveniles aged 14 and older could be tried as adults in criminal court, particularly for serious violent felonies and gang-related crimes. It also increased penalties for gang-related activities and crimes committed on school grounds.

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