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CENTRAL CALIFORNIA APPELLATE PROGRAM

Providing administrative services to the Third District and Fifth District Courts of Appeal, and assisting court-appointed counsel with the goal of improving the quality of indigent representation in criminal, juvenile, dependency and mental health appeals.

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Claims Manual Update – Printing Digital Records

The all-project statewide claims manual has been updated to include a new policy for printing digital records for clients. The statewide manual can be easily accessed via the quick button…

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Claims Manual Update – Printing Digital Records

The all-project statewide claims manual has been updated to include a new policy for printing digital records for clients. The statewide manual can be easily accessed via the quick button for Claims under the banner for the homepage, or via the navigation tab for Panel Attorneys > Statewide Claims Info > Statewide Claims Manual. Please consult with your assigned CCAP staff attorney before printing a paper copy of the record for the client.

Petition Filing Fees Alert

When initiating a new case by filing an original petition – including a writ petition or petition for review – select “File” and follow the on-screen prompts for making a…

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Petition Filing Fees Alert

When initiating a new case by filing an original petition – including a writ petition or petition for review – select “File” and follow the on-screen prompts for making a submission. Note: Whether filing a petition for review in a criminal, juvenile (delinquency or dependency), or civil commitment case, always select “Criminal Petition for Review” as the “Case Type” – selecting “Civil Petition for Review” will result in a $750 filing fee.

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California Supreme Court Justice Jenkins Chairs Bias Prevention Committee

Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Jenkins chairs the Supreme Court and Appellate Court Bias Prevention Committee. Its mission is to support the integrity and impartiality of the judicial system and…

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California Supreme Court Justice Jenkins Chairs Bias Prevention Committee

Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Jenkins chairs the Supreme Court and Appellate Court Bias Prevention Committee. Its mission is to support the integrity and impartiality of the judicial system and promote an appellate court environment free of bias. The committee’s membership roster consists of six associate justices drawn from each of the Court of Appeal Appellate Districts, six attorney members from around the state, a representative from the California Appellate Program, and a Clerk/Court Executive Officer. The Bias Prevention Committee was established under the Standards of Judicial Administration, standard 10.20.

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New Third District Presiding Justice Laurie Earl

CCAP welcomes Justice Laurie Earl as the new Presiding Justice for the Third District Court of Appeal. Justice Earl was unanimously confirmed and sworn in by the Chief Justice on…

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New Third District Presiding Justice Laurie Earl

CCAP welcomes Justice Laurie Earl as the new Presiding Justice for the Third District Court of Appeal. Justice Earl was unanimously confirmed and sworn in by the Chief Justice on July 10th.  Here’s an announcement from the Sacramento County Superior Court (opens in new tab) where Justice Earl served that court from 2005-2021 before being appointed to the Third District. Also, a reminder to check and update all of your template motions naming the Presiding Justice in introductory text.

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