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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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2019.10.07_Alameda County_Doe Identification for Victims.mp4

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Alameda County
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This video is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This is part of a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It outlines the legal framework and prosecutorial guidelines for charging individuals under pseudonyms in cases involving sex crimes and other sensitive matters; and cases where Miranda warnings were not required.This video is from October 7, 2019 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2019.10.07_Alameda County_Jane Doe Charging.pdf

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Alameda County
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This document is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 9-page "Points and Authorities" document accompanies a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It outlines the legal framework and prosecutorial guidelines for charging individuals under pseudonyms in cases involving sex crimes and other sensitive matters; and cases where Miranda warnings were not required.This document is from October 7, 2019 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2019.11_Alameda County_DA Pride and Professionalism.pdf

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Alameda County
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This document is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 40-page document serves as a manual or guidebook emphasizing professional conduct, ethical standards, and the fostering of a culture of pride and professionalism within the DA's office. This document is from November 2019 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2020.03.26_Alameda County_Immigration Guidelines.pdf

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Alameda County
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This document is a guidance document from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 18-page document discusses the consideration of immigration consequences in criminal cases, including during charge evaluation, plea bargaining, and post-conviction reviews. This document was drafted initially on October 8, 2012, and this version was last updated on March 26, 2020, and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2020.08.24_Alameda County_Electronic Search Conditions.mp4

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This video is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This is part of a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It discusses legal standards and case law regarding electronic search conditions for probationers. This video is from August 24, 2020 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2020.08.24_Alameda County_Electronic Search Conditions.pdf

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Alameda County
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Office of the Alameda District Attorney
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This document is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 10-page "Points and Authorities" document accompanies a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It discusses legal standards and case law regarding electronic search conditions for probationers. This document is from August 24, 2020 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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