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 which 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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Communications
2020.11.18_Contra Costa County_Racial Justice Act Digest.pdf
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Contra Costa County
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Office of the Contra Costa District Attorney
Communications
2020.11.23_Contra Costa County_Racial Justice Digest.pdf
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Contra Costa County
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Office of the Contra Costa District Attorney
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This document is an email communication from the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) to the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office. This four page email continues the discussion on the Racial Justice Act, providing further insights into the legislative discussions, amendments to the bill, and its potential impacts on prosecutorial practices. This document is from November 24, 2020 and was produced by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on March 31, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
Policy or Training Materials
2020.12.07_Contra Costa County_New Laws Training.pdf
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Contra Costa County
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Office of the Contra Costa District Attorney
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This document is a communication regarding a training from the Alameda County District Attorney's Office to the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office. This 7 page document includes a 1-page email and as a handout, a 6-page Contra Costa legal filing related to the Racial Justice Act. This document is from December 9, 2020 and was produced by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on March 31, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
Policy or Training Materials
2020.12.16_Contra Costa County_Signing Up for Racial Justice Act Training.pdf
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Contra Costa County
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Office of the Contra Costa District Attorney
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This is a document from the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) to the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office. This 2 page email serves as a final call for registration to a training session on the Racial Justice Act. The training aimed to discuss the act's parameters, compliance best practices, and implementation questions. This document is from December 16, 2020 and was produced by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on March 31, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
Communications
2020.12.18_Contra Costa County_Racial Justice Digest.pdf
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Contra Costa County
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Office of the Contra Costa District Attorney
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This is an email communication digest including communications from the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) and the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office. This 6 page email is part of a "CDAA News and Updates digest" and includes an update on discussions and feedback related to the Racial Justice Act, including insights into the act's enforcement and the challenges encountered in its early stages of implementation. This document is from December 18, 2020 and was produced by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on March 31, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
Policy or Training Materials
2020.12.18_Contra Costa County_Sign up for Racial Justice Act Training.pdf
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Contra Costa County
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Office of the Contra Costa District Attorney
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This is a document from the California District Attorneys Association to the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office. This 2 page email outlines details for an upcoming training session on the Racial Justice Act. This document is from December 18, 2020 and was produced by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on March 31, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.