Activist Toolkit

This document is a policy document from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, authored by the authored by the Superior Court of Sacramento with the Public Defender, District Attorney and other agencies. This 7-page document outlines the mental health diversion process specifically for felony cases, detailing eligibility criteria, the application process, court procedures, and monitoring of compliance. This document was last amended October 2018 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.​​

This document is a guidance document used by prosecutors from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office authored by Judge J. Richard Couzens. This 27-page memorandum reviews the implementation of AB 1810, which introduces mental health diversion under Penal Code sections 1001.35-1001.36. It outlines eligible crimes, procedural requirements, and the criteria for granting diversion based on a defendant's mental health status. This document was created on July 13, 2018 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.​​

This document is a guidance document from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office authored by the Superior Court of Sacramento. This 6-page document provides the application and instructions for the Military Diversion Program (MDP), including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and steps for program acceptance or denial. The program is designed for current or former military members charged with misdemeanors who suffer from service-related mental health issues. This document was created in 2018 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.​​

This document is a guidance document used by prosecutors from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, authored by the Superior Court of Sacramento. This 1-page document provides a quick reference guide for referrals to various collaborative courts, including Drug Court, Mental Health Treatment Court, DUI Treatment Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and others. It outlines the schedules, procedures, and benefits of each court program, including graduation benefits and specific conditions for participation. This document was created in January 2017 and updated in July 2018, and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.​​

This document is a training resource from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, authored by Senior Deputy District Attorney Chris Bouffard. This 15-slide document, titled The Racial Justice Act: An Introduction and Survival Guide, provides an introduction and guide to the California Racial Justice Act (AB 2542), covering its legislative intent, core violations, and remedies. The training includes hypothetical scenarios and best practices for compliance. This document is undated and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.​​

This document is a training document used by prosecutors from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office authored by the office’s training unit. This 15-slide PowerPoint presentation outlines the California Racial Justice Act (AB 2542), including its background, core violations, and statutory remedies. The presentation provides an overview of the legal implications and practical applications of the Act for prosecutors. This document is undated and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.​​

This document is correspondence from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office authored by Deputy District Attorney Emily R. Hanks to Pete Morreale. This 2-page letter addresses a discovery request under the Racial Justice Act for the case People v. Leal, including data on murder cases, special circumstance murder cases, and death penalty notices filed from 2016 to 2021. It discusses the limitations of the case management system and ongoing efforts to enhance data accuracy. This document was created on March 10, 2022 and was produced to the ACLU in response to a PRA request from July 23, 2021.