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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Policy or Training Materials
2020.10.01_San Bernardino County_Email RE AB 2542 & 3070 signed by Governnor.pdf
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San Bernardino County
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Office of the San Bernardino County District Attorney
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This document is correspondence from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office authored by Deputy District Attorney Gary Roth. This 1-page email notifies recipients about the signing of AB 2542 and AB 3070 by the Governor, highlighting the expansion of grounds for habeas corpus to address discrimination in the criminal justice system. It includes a link to the Governor’s announcement. This document was created on October 1, 2020 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.
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2020.11.23_San Bernardino County_The People vs. Don te Lamont McDaniel.pdf
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San Bernardino County
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Office of the San Bernardino County District Attorney
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This document is a court document from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, authored by the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA). This 68-page document is an amicus curiae brief provided by CDAA in the case People v. Don'te Lamont McDaniel, addressing the application of the Racial Justice Act in the context of the defendant's claims of racial discrimination during the trial and sentencing. This document was created on November 20, 2020 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.
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2021.01_San Bernardino County_CRJA 2020 (AB 2542).pdf
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San Bernardino County
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Office of the San Bernardino County District Attorney
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This document is a training resource from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office authored by Judge Richard Couzens. This 51-page document provides guidance on the California Racial Justice Act (AB 2542), including its legislative background, key provisions, and implications for prosecutors. The training includes hypothetical scenarios and guidelines for ensuring compliance with the Act. 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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2021.02.03_San Bernardino County_Email RE General Fund Request.pdf
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San Bernardino County
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Office of the San Bernardino County District Attorney
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This document is correspondence from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office authored by Deputy San Bernardino County Executive Officer Kelly Welty. This 1-page email discusses the budget implications of implementing AB 2542 (California Racial Justice Act), specifically the need for $500,000 in discretionary general funding to enhance the District Attorney's case management system to capture race information. This document was created on February 3, 2021 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request on July 23, 2021.
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2021.02.11_San Bernardino County_Email RE February Training Day.pdf
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San Bernardino County
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Office of the San Bernardino County District Attorney
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This document is correspondence from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office authored by Deputy District Attorney Michael Fermin. This 3-page email outlines the agenda for the February Training Day, including sessions on AB 2542 and implicit bias, new laws for 2021, and special circumstances. This document was created on February 11, 2021 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.
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2021.05.07_San Bernardino County_Cal Pen Code 745.pdf
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San Bernardino County
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Office of the San Bernardino County District Attorney
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This document is a guidance document used by prosecutors from San Bernardino County, sourced from LexisNexis. This 12-page document provides the full text of California Penal Code § 745, outlining the prohibitions against seeking or obtaining convictions or sentences based on race, ethnicity, or national origin and detailing the legal remedies available for violations. This document was created on May 7, 2021 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.
