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A public database to help ensure a robust implementation of California’s Racial Justice Act

Racial Justice Act

The Racial Justice Act is a California law that prohibits the State from pursuing convictions or sentences based upon race, ethnicity, or national origin. For the RJA to be effective, the public must be able to access policies and data from prosecutors. But this information — which should be readily available — is often difficult to obtain.

Since the law's enactment in 2020, the ACLU, with the support of BraunHagey & Borden LLP, has sought access to prosecutorial records that will ensure a robust implementation of the RJA. The records that we have received, and relevant analyses and court orders, are available here.

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2020.10.02_Riverside County_CA Legis. Info (AB 2542).pdf

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Riverside County
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Office of the Riverside County District Attorney
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This document is a guidance resource document used by prosecutors from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office authored by California Legislative Information. This 9-page legislative resource document provides an overview and legislative language of California Assembly Bill 2542, also known as the Racial Justice Act. This document was created on October 2, 2020 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July, 23, 2021.
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2020_Riverside County_Bias Training.pdf

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Riverside County
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Office of the Riverside County District Attorney
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This document is a training resource from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office authored by a consultant, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. This 36-slide presentation document focuses on identifying and mitigating implicit biases in prosecutorial decisions and interactions. The training includes psychological insights, real-life examples, and strategies for reducing bias in the legal process. This document was created on October 13, 2020 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July, 23, 2021.​​
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2020-2021_Riverside County_Voir Dire Training.pdf

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Riverside County
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This document is a training resource from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, authored by the office’s training unit. This 74-slide document provides training on voir dire and jury selection, including updates on current laws and practical techniques for questioning potential jurors. It discusses the impact of Batson/Wheeler rulings and the implementation of AB 3070. This document was created in 2020 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.​​
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2021.01_Riverside County_Batson Training.pdf

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Riverside County
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This document is a training resource from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, authored by the office’s training unit. This 54-page presentation document offers training on Batson/Wheeler principles and the application of peremptory challenges, emphasizing the prohibition against discriminatory jury selection practices. The training also covers recent legislative changes and their implications for jury selection. This document was created in January 2021 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.
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2021.01_Riverside County_Peremptory Challenges Training.pdf

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Riverside County
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This document is a training resource from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, authored by the office’s training unit. This 54-page presentation document details the rules and strategies for using peremptory challenges in jury selection, focusing on compliance with Batson/Wheeler and CCP 231.7 regulations. It includes advice for ensuring non-discriminatory practices. This document was created in January 2021 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.​​
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2021.09_Riverside County_Batson Training.pdf

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Riverside County
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This document is a training resource from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, authored by the office’s training unit. This 53-page document provides training on Batson/Wheeler rulings and the implementation of CCP 231.7, focusing on eliminating bias in jury selection. The training includes case studies, legislative updates, and best practices for upholding non-discriminatory standards. This document was created in September 2021 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.
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