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Policy or Training Materials

2021.09.22_Alameda County_Certificate of Rehabilitation of Pardons.pdf

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Alameda County
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This document is a policy document and related materials from Alameda County with a website printout authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office and accompanying documents. This 28-page document serves as a guideline for individuals seeking a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon, detailing the necessary personal and legal history required for application, with forms and instructions for applicants. This document is from September 22, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2021.08.23_Alameda County_DUI Diversion.pdf

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This document is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 9-page "Points and Authorities" document accompanies a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It discusses the implementation of misdemeanor DUI diversion programs, referencing the case of People v. Kenneth Roberts and covering eligibility criteria, program requirements, and potential legal challenges to such diversions. This document is from August 23, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2021.08.23_Alameda County_DUI Diversion.mp4

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This video is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This is part of a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It discusses the implementation of misdemeanor DUI diversion programs, referencing the case of People v. Kenneth Roberts and covering eligibility criteria, program requirements, and potential legal challenges to such diversions. This video is from August 23, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2021.04.19_Alameda County_Humphrey Bail.pdf

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This document is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 6-page "Points and Authorities" document accompanies a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It explores the implications of the In re Humphrey decision on bail practices, particularly regarding the unconstitutionality of money bail systems that do not consider an arrestee's ability to pay. This document is from April 19, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2021.04.19_Alameda County_Humphrey and Bail.mp4

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This video is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This is part of a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It explores the implications of the In re Humphrey decision on bail practices, particularly regarding the unconstitutionality of money bail systems that do not consider an arrestee's ability to pay. This video is from April 19, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2021.04.19_Alameda County_Humphrey and Bail Part 1.mp4

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This video is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This is part of a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It explores the implications of the In re Humphrey decision on bail practices, particularly regarding the unconstitutionality of money bail systems that do not consider an arrestee's ability to pay. This video is from April 19, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2021.03.22_Alameda County_Surveillance Video Suppression.pdf

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This document is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 7-page "Points and Authorities" document accompanies a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It addresses legal standards and procedural guidelines for the suppression of surveillance video evidence in criminal cases, with specific reference to the case People v. Alexander; and lay opinion as to identification in videos. This document is from March 22, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2021.02.01_Alameda County_Williamson and Probation Retroactivity.mp4

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This video is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This is part of a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It outlines the principles and application of retroactive probation adjustments; and the Williamson Rule related to the difference between a general and more specific statute, and determining under which statute conduct should be charged. This video is from February 1, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2021.02.01_Alameda County_Probation Retroactivty and the Williamson Rule.pdf

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This document is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This 13-page "Points and Authorities" document accompanies a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It outlines the principles and application of retroactive probation adjustments; and the Williamson Rule related to the difference between a general and more specific statute, and determining under which statute conduct should be charged. This document is from February 1, 2021 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2020.12.16_Alameda County_Answering the Call - Avoiding Bias in Prosecution (CRJ Act).pdf.pdf

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This document is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the California District Attorneys Association. The 78-slide document focuses on strategies to avoid racial bias in prosecution and procedures and best practices for ensuring fairness in legal proceedings, aligning with the principles of the California Racial Justice Act. This document is from December 16, 2020 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2020.12.14_Alameda County_New Laws Part 2.mp4

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This video is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This is part of a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It is Part 2 of a series discussing new legal statutes affecting prosecutors, including regarding diversion, domestic violence restraining orders, use immunity in sexual assault cases, the death penalty, and expungement. This video is from December 14, 2020 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.
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2020.12.14_Alameda County_New Laws 2021.mp4

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This video is a training resource from Alameda County authored by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. This is part of a "weekly video surveillance of criminal law" prepared for CLE purposes. It is Part 2 of a series discussing new legal statutes affecting prosecutors, including regarding diversion, domestic violence restraining orders, use immunity in sexual assault cases, the death penalty, and expungement. This video is from December 14, 2020 and was produced by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on November 3, 2022 in response to a July 23, 2021 PRA request.