Public Defenders Urge State Supreme Court to Uphold Its 2021 Bail Ruling and to Reject Efforts to Undermine It
By David M. Greenwald San Francisco, CA – Public defenders have filed an amicus brief last week,…
Guest Commentary: California Public Defenders Association Supports Assembly Bill 2644 on Juvenile Interrogations
By California Public Defenders Association Last week, Assemblymember Chris Holden (District 41, Los Angeles) introduced Assembly Bill…
Spousal Rape Distinction Will End Under Legislation Signed by CA Governor
By Amber Thatcher and Lorelei Olivas SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday…
An Open Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom: Don’t Appoint Adam Schiff As California AG
The following letter was sent to Governor Newsom earlier this week from a broad coalition of justice…
Legislation Introduced That Would End Mandatory Incarceration for Nonviolent Drug Offenders
Under current law, certain drug offenses in California carry with them mandatory jail and prison sentences. On…
CA Fair Juries Act Introduced in Legislature to Expand Jury Pools
By Ayanna Gandhi SACRAMENTO – CA State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) re-introduced legislation yesterday that would expand…
California Public Defenders Association Supports the Right to Free Speech by Deputy Public Defender
(The following is a statement by the California Public Defenders Association) The California Public Defenders Association wishes…
Situation in California Prisons Precarious as First COVID Death Occurs at CDCR
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today announced an inmate from California Institution for Men…
Guest Commentary: Courage in the Time of COVID-19
by Oscar Bobrow and Robin Lipetzky During these bewildering times, leaders at all levels are being asked…
California Public Defenders Association Criticizes Chief Justice and Judicial Council’s Suspension of Due Process Rights
(From Press Release- CPDA) – Today the Chief Justice of our state in coordination with the California…
Public Defenders Association Concerned with Threat to Judicial Independence
(From Press Release) – The California Public Defenders Association underlines the need for judicial independence, in contrast…
