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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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2021.04.19_Alameda County_Humphrey and Bail.mp4
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Alameda County
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Office of the Alameda District Attorney
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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 explores the implications of the In re Humphrey decision on bail practices, particularly regarding the unconstitutionality of money bail systems that do not consider an arrestee's ability to pay. This video is from April 19, 2021 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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2021.04.19_Alameda County_Humphrey Bail.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 6-page "Points and Authorities" document accompanies a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It explores the implications of the In re Humphrey decision on bail practices, particularly regarding the unconstitutionality of money bail systems that do not consider an arrestee's ability to pay. This document is from April 19, 2021 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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2021.08.23_Alameda County_DUI Diversion.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 discusses the implementation of misdemeanor DUI diversion programs, referencing the case of People v. Kenneth Roberts and covering eligibility criteria, program requirements, and potential legal challenges to such diversions. This video is from August 23, 2021 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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2021.08.23_Alameda County_DUI Diversion.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 9-page "Points and Authorities" document accompanies a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It discusses the implementation of misdemeanor DUI diversion programs, referencing the case of People v. Kenneth Roberts and covering eligibility criteria, program requirements, and potential legal challenges to such diversions. This document is from August 23, 2021 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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2021.09.22_Alameda County_Certificate of Rehabilitation of Pardons.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 policy document and related materials from Alameda County with a website printout authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office and accompanying documents. This 28-page document serves as a guideline for individuals seeking a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon, detailing the necessary personal and legal history required for application, with forms and instructions for applicants. This document is from September 22, 2021 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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2021.10.26_Alameda County_Guidelines for Rehab and Pardons.pdf
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Alameda County
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This document is a guidance document used by prosecutors from Alameda County believed to be authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 4-page document outlines the guidelines for rehabilitation and the process of conducting a "Request for Certificate of Pardon and Rehabilitation Investigation" along with frequently asked questions about the process. This document is updated October 26, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
