Panel Attorney Policies & Procedures
Our panel attorney policies and procedures guide provides detailed information on the obligations of panel attorneys and the support and supervision provided by FDAP.
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The primary source of information on panel attorney compensation claims is the Statewide Compensation Manual first published in 2019. In addition, panel attorneys must adhere to the Judicial Council of California (JCC) and Appellate Indigent Defense Oversight Advisory Committee (AIDOAC) compensation policies.
MoreAppeals Checklist
The appeals checklist lists the steps that appellate counsel should generally follow. Counsel should review the checklist before each new case and refer to it throughout the appeal. The list is meant only as a general guide. Counsel will have to exercise independent judgment in every case.
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December 2, 2021
December Bulletin: Updates About Upcoming Trainings; 2022 Annual Seminar; Oral Argument Recordings; Reminder About New Legislation
Preparing and Presenting Simple Habeas Petitions To Supplement Related Claims Raised on Direct Appeal Habeas petitions can be intimidating, especially for those new… more
November 8, 2021
Upcoming Trainings: New Legislation Roundup; Preparing and Presenting Simple Habeas Petitions; Introduction to Capital Habeas Practice
End-of-Year Legislative Round Up Webinar: November 9, 2021, 12 to 1 p.m. In addition to SB 775, there was no… more