COUNTY OF ALAMEDA PUBLIC DEFENDER S OFFICE

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "COUNTY OF ALAMEDA PUBLIC DEFENDER S OFFICE"

Transcription

1 1 COUNTY OF ALAMEDA PUBLIC DEFENDER S OFFICE FY Proposed Budget June 2017 Presented by: Brendon Woods, Public Defender

2 2 To zealously protect and defend the MISSION Protect. Defend. Serve. rights of our clients through compassionate and inspired legal representation of the highest quality, in pursuit of a fair and unbiased system of justice for all.

3 MANDATED SERVICES 3 The Public Defender is the primary defense attorney for indigent individuals facing potential incarceration or loss of liberty, as mandated by: US Constitution CA Constitution County Charter MAJOR SERVICE AREAS: 1 Death Penalty Cases 3 Misdemeanors 5 Appeals 7 Clean Slate 2 Felonies Minors PRCS Violations/ Parole Revocation Hearings Prop 47

4 VALUES-BASED BUDGETING (VBB) 4 REDUCTION PLAN 1 Fiscal Management Reward 2 Grant Revenue 3 Indigent Defense Contract Savings

5 FINANCIAL SUMMARY Approved Budget Proposed Budget Change from Amount % Appropriations $39,101,585 $39,825,823 $724, % Revenues $1,426,568 $1,501,568 $75, % Net County Cost $37,675,017 $38,324,255 $649, % FTE Mgmt % FTE Non-Mgmt % Total FTE %

6 MAJOR COMPONENTS OF 6 NET COUNTY COST (NCC) CHANGE Component NCC Change Salary & Employee Benefits Increase $497,201 ISF Adjustments $31,584 DS&S Increase $190,353 Revenue Increase ($75,000) Intra-Fund Transfer Decrease $5,100 Total $649,238

7 APPROPRIATIONS BY MAJOR OBJECT 7 86% $35M SALARY & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $39.8M Net Appropriation 11% $4.5M NON-DISCRETIONARY SERVICES & SUPPLIES 3% $1.2M DISCRETIONARY SERVICES & SUPPLIES - $800K Intra-Fund Transfer

8 REVENUES BY SOURCE 8 24% $368K STATE AID 76% $1.1M TOTAL REVENUE: $1.5M FUND DEVELOPMENT, CHARGES FOR SERVICES AND OTHER

9 INDIGENT DEFENSE COMBINED 9 Public Defender and Contracted Indigent Defense Services (CAAP) Net County Cost Change from Approved Approved Proposed Proposed Appropriations Net County Cost Appropriations Net County Cost Amount % Public Defender $39,101,585 $37,675,017 $39,825,823 $38,324,255 $649, % CAAP $6,813,132 $6,428,132 $6,510,982 $6,125,982 - $302, % Total $45,914,717 $44,103,149 $46,336,805 $44,450,237 $347, %

10 WORKLOAD 10 Represent 69 people charged with homicide 230 cases per felony attorney per year 18 Investigators completed 3,895 requests Accepted 31 new homicide cases 452 cases per misdemeanor attorney per year Investigators served 2,418 subpoenas

11 HUMAN IMPACTS OF FUNDING REDUCTION 11 Wrongful convictions Reduced access to rehabilitation services Increased time in custody Increased deportations Increased pretrial population Unnecessary separation of families Reduced access to Clean Slate and Prop 47 remedies Reduced ability to hire & retain quality staff

12 GOALS VERTICAL Implement vertical representation 04 PROP 47 & PROP 64 Maximize opportunities for relief 02 ARRAIGNMENT Provide universal representation 05 COMMUNITY AWARENESS/OUTREACH at arraignment 03 JUVENILE Representation at expulsion 06 SEAMLESS ACCESS TO QUALITY SERVICE PROVIDERS hearings; educational advocacy; employ social workers to address 07 STAFF TRAINING special issues & connect youth to vital services

13 13 Accomplishments

14 FUND DEVELOPMENT 14 Awarded $961,676 to date Secured $124,676 in FY Superior Court of California, Alameda County Rosenberg Foundation Year 2 Van Löben Sels/RembeRock Firedoll Foundation Foundation $10,000 $20,000 $39,676 $55,000 *Secured in for payment in 17-18

15 HOLISTIC DEFENSE 15 In the Courtroom Social Workers Immigration Representation In the Community Clean Slate Civil Legal Aid

16 IN THE COURTROOM 16 Collaborative Courts Homeless and Caring Court Parole Reentry Court Juvenile Girls Court Mentor Diversion Drug Court Behavioral Health Court Veterans Treatment Court

17 EAST BAY STAND DOWN 17 Over 100 veterans served Advocating for needy and homeless veterans Criminal/traffic cases Warrants Fines

18 18 VERTICAL REPRESENTATION

19 IMPROVING SERVICES TO CLIENTS Reducing Conflicts 19 7,000 6,000 5,000 6,406 Reduced the number of cases referred to Court Appointed Council for Indigent Defense (conflicts) from 6,406 to 3,429 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 3,429 between 2010 and A conflict exists when we represent a co-defendant or witness on a case, preventing us from being able to accept a new client on the related case

20 20 ARRAIGNMENT REPRESENTATION Funded by $400,000 two-year Smart Defense grant from U.S. Department of Justice

21 SOCIAL WORKER PROGRAM 21 Served over 630 clients to date Courts accepted 82% of treatment plans in lieu of incarceration 85% of clients who received treatment did not recidivate Presented at National Legal Aid & Defender Association Holistic Defense Conference

22 IMMIGRATION 22 REPRESENTATION First Public Defender s Office in California to implement Immigration Representation unit within office Provided immigration advice in over 1,000 criminal proceedings Assisted undocumented youth in applying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status based on abuse, neglect or abandonment by parents, and DACA Provided immigration representation to 32 clients 12 were juveniles

23 IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY 23 Guest Lecturers & Professors Stanford Law School UC Berkeley Law School UC Hastings Law School Santa Clara Law School USF Law School National Legal Aid And Defenders Association UC Davis Law School California Public Defenders Association

24 24 IN THE COMMUNITY

25 OAKLAND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 25

26 26 V.O.I.C.E. Voter Outreach Increases Community Empowerment Registered 174 clients in Santa Rita Jail to vote

27 27 CHBA Honorable Judge Benjamin Travis Community Service Award Summer Interns

28 PROP ,156 Petitions Granted 81% Success Rate

29 CLEAN SLATE 29 Assists clients in obtaining or improving employment opportunities & access to housing and other services 4,750 cases handled since inception 4,275 motions granted since inception 1,652 current open cases 1,758 motions filed in % SUCCESS RATE

30 CIVIL LEGAL AID 30

31 31 CHALLENGES

32 ODYSSEY 32 Challenges Dramatic increase in workload Filed over 2,000 motions Filed writ challenging Odyssey in Court of Appeals

33 DIGITAL MEDIA Challenges 33

34 FACILITIES Challenges 34 On average, 547 clients visit Oakland Branch Office each month. Oakland Branch Office Bronx Defenders Office v

35 35 East County Hall of Justice

36 36 NEW RESPONSIBILITIES Prop 64 Prop 57 Youthful Offender Parole Hearings

37 37 EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE

COUNTY OF ALAMEDA PUBLIC DEFENDER S OFFICE

COUNTY OF ALAMEDA PUBLIC DEFENDER S OFFICE 1 COUNTY OF ALAMEDA PUBLIC DEFENDER S OFFICE FY 2017-18 MOE Budget April 2017 Presented by: Brendon Woods, Public Defender 2 To zealously protect and defend the MISSION Protect. Defend. Serve. rights of

More information

Budget Presentation FY Maintenance of Effort Office of the District Attorney Nancy E. O Malley District Attorney

Budget Presentation FY Maintenance of Effort Office of the District Attorney Nancy E. O Malley District Attorney Budget Presentation 2015-16 FY Maintenance of Effort Office of the District Attorney Nancy E. O Malley District Attorney The Mission of the District Attorney s Office The District Attorney s Office shall

More information

Budget Presentation FY Office of the District Attorney Nancy E. O Malley District Attorney

Budget Presentation FY Office of the District Attorney Nancy E. O Malley District Attorney Budget Presentation 2014-15 FY Office of the District Attorney Nancy E. O Malley District Attorney The Mission of the District Attorney s Office To ensure, protect and promote public safety in Alameda

More information

Nonpartisan Services for Colorado's Legislature. Date: Bill Status: Fiscal Analyst: CONCEALED HANDGUN CARRY WITH NO PERMIT

Nonpartisan Services for Colorado's Legislature. Date: Bill Status: Fiscal Analyst: CONCEALED HANDGUN CARRY WITH NO PERMIT SB 18-097 Legislative Council Staff Nonpartisan Services for Colorado's Legislature FINAL FISCAL NOTE Drafting Number: Prime Sponsors: LLS 18-0201 Sen. Neville T. Rep. Van Winkle Date: Bill Status: Fiscal

More information

Section 1 - Are You Eligible?

Section 1 - Are You Eligible? These are the instructions for completing the Orange County Superior Court forms entitled (Form No. L-0408.1), Notice of Filing (Form No. L-0409), Proof of Service- (Form No.L-0801), and the Certificate

More information

Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Proposals Public Defender (BU 0204)

Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Proposals Public Defender (BU 0204) Proposal 20321 204.01 Add Justice System Clerks for e-discovry Project Net Position Added: 4.00 FTE On-Going Net Cost: $395,608 One-Time Net Cost: $42,000 Recommended Action Add 4.0 FTE Justice System

More information

Office of the District Attorney Record Retention and Destruction Schedule

Office of the District Attorney Record Retention and Destruction Schedule Homicides and Life Sentences Homicide cases and cases where the defendant is sentenced to life in prison P.C. 667.5, P.C. 190.7, P.C. 290, P.C. 290.08, G.C. 68152(e)(2), G.C. 26202, Historic Criminal cases

More information

ALAMEDA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT

ALAMEDA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT ALAMEDA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT JOINT RE ENTRY OPEN TABLE MEETING March 13, 2013 Probation Center, 400 Broadway, Oakland (Room 430) MEETING NOTES Introductions Special Presentation East Bay Community

More information

Ventura County Probation Agency. Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiatives and Pretrial Services

Ventura County Probation Agency. Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiatives and Pretrial Services Ventura County Probation Agency Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiatives and Pretrial Services JDAI is being replicated in 200 jurisdictions in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Juvenile Detention

More information

MUNICIPAL COURT ANNUAL REPORT 2008

MUNICIPAL COURT ANNUAL REPORT 2008 MUNICIPAL COURT ANNUAL REPORT 2008 Municipal Court Judges HayDen W. Kane II, Presiding Judge Robert D. Briggle Carol Carter William H. Cogswell B.J. Fett, Jr. Susan M. Grant Spencer A. Gresham R. Dennis

More information

Court Support Agencies Organization Department Summary

Court Support Agencies Organization Department Summary Court Support Agencies Organization Department Summary Court Support Services includes administrative and operating support funding provided by the Board of County Commissioners for the Judiciary, the

More information

City and County of San Francisco. Office of the Controller City Services Auditor. City Services Benchmarking Report: Jail Population

City and County of San Francisco. Office of the Controller City Services Auditor. City Services Benchmarking Report: Jail Population City and County of San Francisco Office of the Controller City Services Auditor City Services Benchmarking Report: Jail Population February 21, 2013 CONTROLLER S OFFICE CITY SERVICES AUDITOR The City Services

More information

AB 109 and Prop 47 County Public Planning

AB 109 and Prop 47 County Public Planning AB 109 and Prop 47 County Public Planning West Sacramento April 15 st, 2015 Yolo County Board of Supervisors and Community Corrections Partnership Yolo County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Oscar Villegas

More information

Local Rules Governing Juvenile Delinquency and Undisciplined Proceedings In The 26 th Judicial District. November 2011

Local Rules Governing Juvenile Delinquency and Undisciplined Proceedings In The 26 th Judicial District. November 2011 Local Rules Governing Juvenile Delinquency and Undisciplined Proceedings In The 26 th Judicial District November 2011 LOCAL RULES GOVERNING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND UNDISCIPLINED PROCEEDINGS IN THE 26

More information

Safer and Stronger: Policy Recommendations for. Community Safety in the Bronx

Safer and Stronger: Policy Recommendations for. Community Safety in the Bronx Safer and Stronger: Policy Recommendations for Community Safety in the Bronx January 2014 The Bronx Defenders provides holistic and client-centered criminal defense, family defense, immigration defense,

More information

Louisiana Data Analysis Part 1: Prison Trends. Justice Reinvestment Task Force August 11, 2016

Louisiana Data Analysis Part 1: Prison Trends. Justice Reinvestment Task Force August 11, 2016 Louisiana Data Analysis Part 1: Prison Trends Justice Reinvestment Task Force August 11, 2016 1 Pretrial Introduction Population Charge of the Justice Reinvestment Task Force The Justice Reinvestment Task

More information

Fiscal Year 2019 Congressional Budget Justification

Fiscal Year 2019 Congressional Budget Justification Fiscal Year 2019 Congressional Budget Justification Avis E. Buchanan, Director February 12, 2018 PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET REQUEST Table of Contents LEGAL AUTHORITY AND MISSION 1

More information

County of Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney

County of Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney County of Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney 65137 A DATE: November 7, 2012 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Board of Supervisors Jeffrey F. Rosen, District Attorney Civil Detainer Policy Review RECOMMENDED

More information

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PROBATION IN NEBRASKA WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW If you are convicted of a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska you may be sentenced to serve a period of time on probation in addition to, or in lieu of,

More information

**READ CAREFULLY** L.A County Sheriff s Civilian Oversight Commission Ordinance Petition Instructions

**READ CAREFULLY** L.A County Sheriff s Civilian Oversight Commission Ordinance Petition Instructions **READ CAREFULLY** L.A County Sheriff s Civilian Oversight Commission Ordinance Petition Instructions Thank you for helping to support real criminal justice reform in Los Angeles County by signing the

More information

Have you ever been a victim or a witness to a crime? If so, you may be entitled to certain rights under Louisiana's Crime Victim Bill of Rights.

Have you ever been a victim or a witness to a crime? If so, you may be entitled to certain rights under Louisiana's Crime Victim Bill of Rights. VICTIMS RIGHTS Have you ever been a victim or a witness to a crime? If so, you may be entitled to certain rights under Louisiana's Crime Victim Bill of Rights. As a victim or designated family member of

More information

Legal and Judicial. Spending and Staffing 900. Summary to Budget

Legal and Judicial. Spending and Staffing 900. Summary to Budget Legal and Judicial Summary The Legal and Judicial section includes the District, Juvenile, and Superior Courts, as well as the Prosecuting Attorney s Office, Assigned Counsel, Clerk of the Superior Court,

More information

Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee Fiscal Year Budget Highlights

Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee Fiscal Year Budget Highlights Fiscal Research Division Justice and Public Safety Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee 2014-15 Fiscal Year Budget Highlights Fiscal Brief October 9, 2014 The North Carolina General Assembly House and

More information

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL POPULATION PROJECTIONS

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL POPULATION PROJECTIONS OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND AN UPDATE ON ADULT CORRECTIONAL POPULATION PROJECTIONS Legislative Budget Board Presented to the House Appropriations Committee February 6, 2013 Texas

More information

Molly O Neal Public Defender STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES APPLICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

Molly O Neal Public Defender STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES APPLICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS Molly O Neal Public Defender STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES APPLICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS ADULT CASES DUTIES RELATED TO FELONY TRIAL TEAM 1. CASE PREPARATION ASSISTANCE A. Review

More information

Part 1 Rules for the Continued Delivery of Services in Non- Capital Criminal and Non-Criminal Cases at the Trial Level

Part 1 Rules for the Continued Delivery of Services in Non- Capital Criminal and Non-Criminal Cases at the Trial Level Page 1 of 17 Part 1 Rules for the Continued Delivery of Services in Non- Capital Criminal and Non-Criminal Cases at the Trial Level This first part addresses the procedure for appointing and compensating

More information

Correctional Population Forecasts

Correctional Population Forecasts Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Correctional Population Forecasts Pursuant to 24-33.5-503 (m), C.R.S. Linda Harrison February 2012 Office of Research and Statistics Division of Criminal Justice Colorado

More information

Relevant Facts Penal Code Section (aka expungements ) Penal Code Section 17(b), reduction of felonies to misdemeanors Proposition 47 Prop 64

Relevant Facts Penal Code Section (aka expungements ) Penal Code Section 17(b), reduction of felonies to misdemeanors Proposition 47 Prop 64 Expungement, Prop. 47 & Prop. 64 Clinic Training Road Map Relevant Facts Penal Code Section 1203.4 (aka expungements ) Penal Code Section 17(b), reduction of felonies to misdemeanors Proposition 47 Prop

More information

TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE

TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE 205 West 14 th Street, Suite 700 Tom C. Clark Building (512)936-6994 P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066 Fax: (512)475-3450 CHAIR: THE HONORABLE SHARON KELLER

More information

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE Executive Officer and Clerk of the Court In unlimited civil proceedings, a party who has received a fee waiver pursuant to California Rules of Court rule 3.55 may request an official court reporter pursuant

More information

36TH DISTRICT COURT OF DETROIT (60)

36TH DISTRICT COURT OF DETROIT (60) 36TH DISTRICT COURT OF DETROIT (60) AGENCY PLAN: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, GOALS AND BUDGET SUMMARY STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The 36 th District Court is to administer justice with fairness, equality and integrity,

More information

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT S.2371, AN ACT RELATIVE TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT S.2371, AN ACT RELATIVE TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT S.2371, AN ACT RELATIVE TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM JUVENILES Raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility from seven to twelve. Decriminalizes first offense misdemeanors

More information

Grants approved in the second quarter of 2017 Allied Media Project, Inc.

Grants approved in the second quarter of 2017 Allied Media Project, Inc. Allied Media Project, Inc. Detroit, MI https://www.alliedmedia.org/ $200,000 over one year and six months For project support to produce a series of short videos that will be used to increase public awareness

More information

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 820 NORTH FRENCH STREET WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 820 NORTH FRENCH STREET WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801 KATHLEEN JENNINGS ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 820 NORTH FRENCH STREET WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801 CIVIL DIVISION (302) 577-8400 CRIMINAL DIVISION (302) 577-8500 FRAUD DIVISION (302) 577-8600

More information

Adult and Juvenile Correctional Populations Forecasts

Adult and Juvenile Correctional Populations Forecasts Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Adult and Juvenile Correctional Populations Forecasts Pursuant to 24-33.5-503 (m), C.R.S. January 2018 Prepared by Linda Harrison Office of Research and Statistics

More information

NEW MEXICO PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION FY16 BUDGET REQUEST

NEW MEXICO PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION FY16 BUDGET REQUEST September 2, 2014 To: Michael Marcelli State Budget Division Director DFA State Budget Division 190 Bataan Memorial Building Santa Fe, NM 87503 and David Abbey, Director Legislative Finance Committee 325

More information

County of Santa Clara OFFICE OF PRETRIAL SERVICES

County of Santa Clara OFFICE OF PRETRIAL SERVICES County of Santa Clara OFFICE OF PRETRIAL SERVICES COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, WEST WING 70 WEST HEDDING STREET, FIRST FLOOR SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95110 (408) 792-2460 FAX 299-4553 DATE: March 4 th, 2011 TO:

More information

Alameda County Public Defender

Alameda County Public Defender Alameda County Public Defender Lakeside Plaza Office 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 400 Oakland, CA 94612-4305 (510) 272-6600 Diane A. Bellas Public Defender October 26, 2010 Agenda Item : November 9,2010

More information

SFDCCC Candidate Questionnaire

SFDCCC Candidate Questionnaire SFDCCC Candidate Questionnaire Cynthia Ming-mei Lee 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 728-5238 (415) 215-3548 mcm1492@sbcglobal.net San Francisco Superior Court Judge Seat #9 Running

More information

Expunging Adult Criminal Records in Santa Clara County

Expunging Adult Criminal Records in Santa Clara County 1 Expunging Adult Criminal Records in Santa Clara County Disclaimer SCCLL staff members are not practicing attorneys or court employees and are not permitted to give legal advice. We compiled the information

More information

IC Chapter 16. Problem Solving Courts

IC Chapter 16. Problem Solving Courts IC 33-23-16 Chapter 16. Problem Solving Courts IC 33-23-16-1 "Board" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the board of directors of the judicial conference of Indiana under IC 33-38-9-4.

More information

SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN

SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN Perspectives from Bay Area Public Health Departments and Behavioral Health Programs Local Health Departments and Funders supporting and protecting the health

More information

POSITION PAPER ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUDGET

POSITION PAPER ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUDGET RESPOND TO: LEGAL ACTION CENTER 225 VARICK ST, 4TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10014 PH: (212) 243-1313 FAX: (212) 675-0286 POSITION PAPER ON THE 2016 2017 CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUDGET February 3, 2016 New York State

More information

Criminal Record Clearing in a Nutshell

Criminal Record Clearing in a Nutshell Criminal Record Clearing in a Nutshell October 2015 Justice Studies Department College of Applied Sciences and Arts CommUniverCity San José State University Record Clearance Project 10.2.15 Laws change.

More information

The Judiciary, State of Hawai i

The Judiciary, State of Hawai i The Judiciary, State of Hawai i Testimony to the House Committee on Public Safety, Veterans, and Military Affairs Representative Gregg Takayama, Chair Representative Cedric Asuega Gates, Vice Chair State

More information

SUPCR 1106 FOR COURT USE ONLY

SUPCR 1106 FOR COURT USE ONLY ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): SUPCR 1106 FOR COURT USE ONLY TELEPHONE NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): ATTORNEY FOR (Name): FAX NO. (Optional) SUPERIOR COURT OF

More information

The Justice System Judicial Branch, Adult Corrections, and Youth Corrections

The Justice System Judicial Branch, Adult Corrections, and Youth Corrections The Justice System Judicial Branch, Adult Corrections, and Youth Corrections Judicial Branch Branch Overview. One of three branches of Colorado state government, the Judicial Branch interprets and administers

More information

Thriving Residents Grants Approved in 2016

Thriving Residents Grants Approved in 2016 Thriving Residents Grants Approved in 2016 Access to Healthcare Enroll America 425,000 Toward building local capacity for health insurance enrollment Health Care for Special Populations Meadows Mental

More information

2016 SF DCCC Endorsement Questionnaire Candidates for SF Superior Court Judge

2016 SF DCCC Endorsement Questionnaire Candidates for SF Superior Court Judge 2016 SF DCCC Endorsement Questionnaire Candidates for SF Superior Court Judge NAME: Sigrid Elizabeth Pauline Irías CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 150 Post Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94108 CAMPAIGN CONTACT

More information

OFFICE OF THE MAGISTRATE Bruce Adam, Chief Magistrate

OFFICE OF THE MAGISTRATE Bruce Adam, Chief Magistrate Bruce Adam, Chief Magistrate 2020 15 TH STREET N., ARLINGTON, VA 22201 703-228-3693 BAdam@arlingtonva.us Our Mission: To protect and preserve the rights and liberties of all of the people, as guaranteed

More information

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note BILL NUMBER: Senate Bill 257 (Second Edition) SHORT TITLE: Appropriations Act of 2017. SPONSOR(S): FISCAL IMPACT ($

More information

REDUCING RECIDIVISM STATES DELIVER RESULTS

REDUCING RECIDIVISM STATES DELIVER RESULTS REDUCING RECIDIVISM STATES DELIVER RESULTS JUNE 2017 Efforts to reduce recidivism are grounded in the ability STATES HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS BRIEF to accurately and consistently collect and analyze various

More information

PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE

PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHUTDOWN PLAN JANUARY 8, 2019 PLAN OVERVIEW: The Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. 1341 and 1342, greatly restricts the conduct of operations by agencies

More information

CHAPTER 88 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBSTANCE ABUSE ACT

CHAPTER 88 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBSTANCE ABUSE ACT CHAPTER 88 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBSTANCE ABUSE ACT SOURCE: Chapter added by P.L. 23-060:1 (Dec. 5, 1995). 88.10. Short Title. 88.11. Legislative Declaration. 88.20. Substance Abuse Assessment: Standardized

More information

An Introduction to North Carolina s Judicial Branch

An Introduction to North Carolina s Judicial Branch An Introduction to North Carolina s Judicial Branch To view this PDF as a projectable presentation, save the file, click View in the top menu bar of the file, and select Full Screen Mode To request an

More information

Changing Directions. A Roadmap for Reforming Illinois Prison System JOHN HOWARD ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS

Changing Directions. A Roadmap for Reforming Illinois Prison System JOHN HOWARD ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS Changing Directions A Roadmap for Reforming Illinois Prison System JOHN HOWARD ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS Promoting Community Safety Through Cost-Effective Prison Reform The John Howard Association of Illinois

More information

PLI is pleased to collaborate with the California Commission on Access to Justice to bring you this important new program!

PLI is pleased to collaborate with the California Commission on Access to Justice to bring you this important new program! Prop 47: The Lawyer s Role in Implementing California s Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Initiative San Francisco, Live Webcast and www.pli.edu,* November 17, 2015 PLI is pleased to collaborate with the

More information

Testimony of Melanca D. Clark 1

Testimony of Melanca D. Clark 1 Testimony of Melanca D. Clark 1, Counsel Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law Before the Senate of Maryland Judicial Proceedings Committee October 27, 2009 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee,

More information

Bell County, Texas. Proposed Budget

Bell County, Texas. Proposed Budget , Texas 2015 2016 Proposed Budget This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year s budget by $3,215,969 (4.75%), and of that amount $1,666,219 is tax revenue to be raised from new property

More information

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE SELF-HELP CENTER

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE SELF-HELP CENTER SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE SELF-HELP CENTER PETITION FOR RESENTENCING OR REDUCTION TO MISDEMEANOR UNDER PENAL CODE 1170.18 All documents must be typed or printed neatly. Please use black

More information

Work Group to Re-envision the Jail Replacement Project Report Release & Next Steps. Board of Supervisors June 13, 2017

Work Group to Re-envision the Jail Replacement Project Report Release & Next Steps. Board of Supervisors June 13, 2017 Work Group to Re-envision the Jail Replacement Project Report Release & Next Steps Board of Supervisors June 13, 2017 Background & Work Group Process 2 Background Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 02-16

More information

A QUICK GUIDE TO THE COURT

A QUICK GUIDE TO THE COURT THE 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA A QUICK GUIDE TO THE COURT The Trial Court Administrator s Office T H E 2 6 T H J U D I C I A L D I S T R I C T O F N O R T H C A R O L I N A Mecklenburg County

More information

Courtroom Terminology

Courtroom Terminology Courtroom Terminology Accused: formally charged but not yet tried for committing a crime; the person who has been charged may also be called the defendant. Acquittal: a judgment of court, based on the

More information

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER STATE OF MARYLAND

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER STATE OF MARYLAND FISCAL YEAR 2011 ANNUAL REPORT With Strategic Plan Paul B. DeWolfe Public Defender www.opd.state.md.us TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE PUBLIC DEFENDER...1

More information

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR S OFFICE

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR S OFFICE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR S OFFICE I. OFFICE MISSION The District Attorney s Office s mission is to seek justice and to enhance public safety for all our residents. We do this by

More information

CIRCUIT COURT William T. Newman, Jr. FY 2019 Proposed Budget - General Fund Expenditures

CIRCUIT COURT William T. Newman, Jr. FY 2019 Proposed Budget - General Fund Expenditures William T. Newman, Jr. 1425 N. COURTHOUSE RD.,SUITE 12-100, ARLINGTON, VA 22201 703-228-7000 Our Mission: To Provide an Independent, Accessible, Responsive Forum for Just Resolution of Disputes in Order

More information

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC DEFENSE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC DEFENSE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC DEFENSE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES Introduction This document sets forth Foundational Principles adopted by NAPD, which we recommend to our members and other persons and organizations

More information

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note BILL NUMBER: House Bill 297 (First Edition) SHORT TITLE: Amend Habitual DWI. SPONSOR(S): Representatives Jackson, Hurley,

More information

Vermont. Justice Reinvestment State Brief:

Vermont. Justice Reinvestment State Brief: Justice Reinvestment State Brief: Vermont This brief is part of a series for state policymakers interested in learning how particular states across the country have employed a data-driven strategy, called

More information

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER STATE OF MARYLAND FISCAL YEAR 2010 ANNUAL REPORT Paul B. DeWolfe Public Defender TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE PUBLIC DEFENDER... 1 MISSION STATEMENT... 2 DECLARATION

More information

Texas Law & Due Process (Chapter 10) Dr. Michael Sullivan. Texas State Government GOVT

Texas Law & Due Process (Chapter 10) Dr. Michael Sullivan. Texas State Government GOVT Texas Law & Due Process (Chapter 10) Dr. Michael Sullivan Texas State Government GOVT 2306 192 AGENDA 1. Current Events 2. Due Process of Law 2018 Elections: General Land Office https://www.facebook.com/pg/miguelsuazo

More information

Senate Bill 10 California Money Bail Reform Act of 2017 As Amended September 6, 2017

Senate Bill 10 California Money Bail Reform Act of 2017 As Amended September 6, 2017 Senate Bill 10 California Money Bail Reform Act of 2017 As Amended September 6, 2017 SUMMARY SB 10 would reform California s money bail system and replace the current pretrial process that often forces

More information

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2018

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2018 MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2018 By: Representative DeLano To: Corrections HOUSE BILL NO. 232 1 AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT AN INMATE BE GIVEN NOTIFICATION OF 2 CERTAIN TERMS UPON HIS OR HER RELEASE

More information

Criminal Justice A Brief Introduction

Criminal Justice A Brief Introduction Criminal Justice A Brief Introduction ELEVENTH EDITION CHAPTER 10 Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections What is Probation? Community corrections The use of a variety of officially ordered program-based

More information

TITLE 3 MUNICIPAL COURT CHAPTER 1 TOWN JUDGE Town judge. The officer designated by the charter to handle

TITLE 3 MUNICIPAL COURT CHAPTER 1 TOWN JUDGE Town judge. The officer designated by the charter to handle 3- TITLE 3 MUNICIPAL COURT CHAPTER. TOWN JUDGE. 2. COURT ADMINISTRATION. 3. WARRANTS, SUMMONSES AND SUBPOENAS. 4. BONDS AND APPEALS. 3-0. Town judge. CHAPTER TOWN JUDGE 3-0. Town judge. The officer designated

More information

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2017

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2017 MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2017 By: Representative DeLano To: Corrections HOUSE BILL NO. 35 1 AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT AN INMATE BE GIVEN NOTIFICATION OF 2 CERTAIN TERMS UPON HIS OR HER RELEASE

More information

Our Mission: To see that the innocent go free and the guilty are convicted

Our Mission: To see that the innocent go free and the guilty are convicted Theophani K. Stamos, Commonwealth s Attorney 1425 N. COURTHOUSE RD.,SUITE 5200, ARLINGTON, VA 22201 703-228-4410 Our Mission: To see that the innocent go free and the guilty are convicted The Commonwealth

More information

LIST OFFENSE(S), CASE NUMBER(S) AND DATE(S)

LIST OFFENSE(S), CASE NUMBER(S) AND DATE(S) ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): SUPCR 1109 FOR COURT USE ONLY TELEPHONE NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): ATTORNEY FOR (Name): FAX NO. (Optional) SUPERIOR COURT OF

More information

New Rules for Setting Fine, Community Service and Indigency for Fine-Only Offenses. Roxanne Nelson Justice of the Peace, Pct.

New Rules for Setting Fine, Community Service and Indigency for Fine-Only Offenses. Roxanne Nelson Justice of the Peace, Pct. New Rules for Setting Fine, Community Service and Indigency for Fine-Only Offenses Roxanne Nelson Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 Burnet County In the past few years, we have heard stories about defendants

More information

Seventy-three percent of people facing

Seventy-three percent of people facing FALSE EQUIVALENCE: LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL DETAINEES Seventy-three percent of people facing criminal charges including immigration cases 1 in federal district courts are detained and never released during

More information

Types of Programs Fall Conference. Dispute Resolution Center (DRC)

Types of Programs Fall Conference. Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) Judge Cheri Siler-Mack 12 Judicial District Cumberland County Types of Programs Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) Teen Court Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP) Family Drug Court Adult Drug Court Sobriety

More information

Legal Definitions: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A

Legal Definitions: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Legal Definitions: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Acquittal a decision of not guilty. Advisement a court hearing held before a judge to inform the defendant about the charges against

More information

NEW YORK REENTRY ROUNDTABLE ADDRESSING THE ISSUES FACED BY THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED AS THEY RE-ENTER THE COMMUNITY

NEW YORK REENTRY ROUNDTABLE ADDRESSING THE ISSUES FACED BY THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED AS THEY RE-ENTER THE COMMUNITY NEW YORK REENTRY ROUNDTABLE ADDRESSING THE ISSUES FACED BY THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED AS THEY RE-ENTER THE COMMUNITY Advocacy Day 2008 Legislative Proposals INTRODUCTION...1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS...2

More information

New Mexico Sentencing Commission

New Mexico Sentencing Commission New Mexico Sentencing Commission Michael Hall July 2008 Summary During the most recent 60 day Legislative Session (2007), the NMSC tracked approximately 200 criminal justice bills. Measuring the Fiscal

More information

COHEN, TODD, KITE & STANFORD, LLC

COHEN, TODD, KITE & STANFORD, LLC CRIMINAL DEFENSE & OVI/DUI Expertise In All Areas Of Criminal Defense Cohen Todd Kite & Stanford s Criminal Defense Group, composed of former prosecutors, has a strong record of successfully representing

More information

SUPCR 1104 FOR COURT USE ONLY SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ DUI ADVISEMENT OF RIGHTS, WAIVER, AND PLEA FORM. (Vehicle Code 23152)

SUPCR 1104 FOR COURT USE ONLY SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ DUI ADVISEMENT OF RIGHTS, WAIVER, AND PLEA FORM. (Vehicle Code 23152) ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): SUPCR 1104 FOR COURT USE ONLY TELEPHONE NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): ATTORNEY FOR (Name): FAX NO. (Optional) SUPERIOR COURT OF

More information

Certificates of Rehabilitation in Fresno County Filing Instructions

Certificates of Rehabilitation in Fresno County Filing Instructions Certificates of Rehabilitation in Fresno County Filing Instructions 1. You must be a resident of Fresno County to file a certificate of rehabilitation in Fresno County. However, the offense may have occurred

More information

District Attorney Accomplishments

District Attorney Accomplishments District Attorney The District Attorney s Office is responsible for the enforcement of the criminal laws of the State of Wisconsin within Eau Claire County. Additionally, it is responsible for enforcing

More information

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE SELF-HELP CENTER

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE SELF-HELP CENTER SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE SELF-HELP CENTER www.occourts.org/self-help PETITION/APPLICATION FOR RESENTENCING OR DISMISSAL OR FOR REDUCTION OR DISMISSAL/SEALING PURSUANT TO HEALTH & SAFETY

More information

Technical Assistance. Local Reform in a Realigned Environment Data driven strategies to enhance public safety

Technical Assistance. Local Reform in a Realigned Environment Data driven strategies to enhance public safety CENTER ON JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Technical Assistance OCTOBER 2012 www.cjcj.org Local Reform in a Realigned Environment Data driven strategies to enhance public safety A product of the Jail Alternatives

More information

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note BILL NUMBER: House Bill 249 (First Edition) SHORT TITLE: Economic Terrorism. SPONSOR(S): Representative Torbett FISCAL

More information

The Children s Initiative

The Children s Initiative HHSA provided from 1999 to 2005 Study of successful report cards nationwide Raise community awareness Community engagement critical to sustainability Public/private support Link what is learned to a process

More information

Virginia s Nonviolent Offender Risk Assessment

Virginia s Nonviolent Offender Risk Assessment Virginia s Nonviolent Offender Risk Assessment 1 Legislative Directive The Sentencing Commission shall: Develop an offender risk assessment instrument predictive of a felon s relative risk to public safety

More information

Empowering the People and Communities That Change the World 1415 West Highway 54, Suite 101 Durham, NC

Empowering the People and Communities That Change the World 1415 West Highway 54, Suite 101 Durham, NC Empowering the People and Communities That Change the World 1415 West Highway 54, Suite 101 Durham, NC 27707 info@southerncoalition.org office: 919-323-3380 fax: 919-323-3942 Table of Contents Executive

More information

CHAPTER Senate Bill No. 1960

CHAPTER Senate Bill No. 1960 CHAPTER 2012-123 Senate Bill No. 1960 An act relating to the state judicial system; amending s. 27.40, F.S.; authorizing the chief judge of the circuit to limit the number of attorneys on the circuit registry

More information

BELL COUNTY Fiscal Year Budget Cover Page August 11, 2017

BELL COUNTY Fiscal Year Budget Cover Page August 11, 2017 BELL COUNTY Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget Cover Page August 11, 2017 This budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year s budget by an amount of $3,249,431, which is a 4.30 percent increase

More information

MICHIGAN PRISONERS, VIOLENT CRIME, AND PUBLIC SAFETY: A PROSECUTOR S REPORT. PAAM Corrections Committee. Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan

MICHIGAN PRISONERS, VIOLENT CRIME, AND PUBLIC SAFETY: A PROSECUTOR S REPORT. PAAM Corrections Committee. Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan MICHIGAN PRISONERS, VIOLENT CRIME, AND PUBLIC SAFETY: A PROSECUTOR S REPORT PAAM Corrections Committee Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan July 2018 MICHIGAN PRISONERS, VIOLENT CRIME AND PUBLIC

More information

Let others know about the FREE legal resources available at LA Law Library. #ProBonoWeek #LALawLibrary

Let others know about the FREE legal resources available at LA Law Library. #ProBonoWeek #LALawLibrary Let others know about the FREE legal resources available at LA Law Library. #ProBonoWeek #LALawLibrary Rene Pena rpena@lafla.org AGENDA Statistics Remedies / Eligibility Requirements for 1203.4 Dismissals

More information

Using Proposition 47 to Reduce Convictions and Restore Rights (Updated March 2016)

Using Proposition 47 to Reduce Convictions and Restore Rights (Updated March 2016) Using Proposition 47 to Reduce Convictions and Restore Rights (Updated March 2016) A note on reproduction: You are welcome to copy and distribute this material, but please do not charge for the copies.

More information

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Session 2017 Legislative Incarceration Fiscal Note BILL NUMBER: House Bill 181 (First Edition) SHORT TITLE: First Responders Act of 2017. SPONSOR(S): Representatives

More information