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.
Recent News & Updates
MCLE Training Page
Listed events on our MCLE training opportunities webpage include upcoming trainings offered by the appellate projects (CCAP, ADI, FDAP, SDAP & CAP-LA) and by other organizations such as CADC, OSPD…
Listed events on our MCLE training opportunities webpage include upcoming trainings offered by the appellate projects (CCAP, ADI, FDAP, SDAP & CAP-LA) and by other organizations such as CADC, OSPD & CACJ. In a collaborative effort, the projects are now host-sharing many of the MCLE trainings to make it easier for panel members to keep current and obtain their required compliance credits. We encourage our panel attorneys to attend trainings hosted by others because topics rarely overlap.
Check the lists monthly for new posted events! Most listings are webinars offered via Zoom or similar web link attendance and require pre-registration to attend and earn MCLE credit.
Increases to Compensation Rate & Admin Task Guideline
July 1, 2026 Increased Guideline for Administrative Tasks (Line 22) We are pleased to announce that AIDOAC has approved an increase to the administrative time guideline (Line 22). The new…
July 1, 2026
Increased Guideline for Administrative Tasks (Line 22)
We are pleased to announce that AIDOAC has approved an increase to the administrative time guideline (Line 22).
The new guideline will be 3.0 hours and it will apply to cases appointed on or after July 1, 2026.
It will operate like any other guideline. It is neither a floor nor a ceiling. An attorney claiming more than 3.0 hours must provide an explanation. As with the other guidelines, even when the claimed amount is at or below the 3.0 guideline, we may inquire as to the tasks involved when the amount claimed seems high for the circumstances of the case. Those circumstances would include but are not limited to such things as how many filings there were, how long the case was pending, the complexity of the compensation claim, whether it was necessary to send the record to the client, etc.
Our advocacy to raise this guideline relied heavily on your responses to the AIDOAC audit questionnaire. Your comments give AIDOAC members valuable context on the realities of handling court-appointed appeals while running your own business. These responses are carefully reviewed and discussed at AIDOAC’s quarterly meetings, so please don’t skip them.
Compensation Rate Increase for Cases Appointed On or After July 1, 2026
We’re pleased to share that, effective July 1, 2026, the state budget includes a $25 rate increase for court-appointed appeals. This is a well-earned bump, and we’re glad to see it reflected in the new budget.
The new rates apply to all cases appointed on or after July 1, 2026:
Assisted appointments: $145
Independent appointments: $155
Upper-tier independent appointments: $165
Thank you for the work you do on these appeals — we’re glad to be able to share this update with you.
Fifth District Address Change
Effective May 1, 2026, the City of Fresno is reverting the name of Cesar Chavez Blvd back to Ventura Street. Starting May 1, 2026, the street/mailing address for the Court…
Effective May 1, 2026, the City of Fresno is reverting the name of Cesar Chavez Blvd back to Ventura Street. Starting May 1, 2026, the street/mailing address for the Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District will revert to:
2424 Ventura Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Please update your templates and address book accordingly.
Expand Your Practice – Capital Appointments Available
The California Supreme Court is inviting qualified panel attorneys to accept appointment in capital appeals. These cases are challenging, analytically rich, and fully supported by CAP-SF consultation at every stage…
The California Supreme Court is inviting qualified panel attorneys to accept appointment in capital appeals. These cases are challenging, analytically rich, and fully supported by CAP-SF consultation at every stage. Learn more about appointment and compensation here.