Panel Alerts

Read on for news about pending review grants related to recent legislation, important upcoming dependency oral arguments, a summary of changes… more

In-Person Oral Argument Resumes In the First District The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, has announced that in-person oral argument in… more

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Join FDAP Staff Attorney Louise Collari on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from… more

Read on for legislative updates; the status of People v. Strong and potential avenues for seeking expedited dispositions; juvenile justice developments; upcoming training… more

Read on for important information about the latest developments surrounding the retroactivity of AB 333’s gang enhancement bifurcation provision; an update… more

Appellate Issues Involving the Insanity Defense in Criminal Proceedings and Civil Commitment Following a Finding of Not Guilty by Reason… more

Read on for important information about renumbered resentencing statutes, including § 1170.95; new analysis on resentencing proceedings and finality; new… more

We are very pleased to report that the final state budget for fiscal year 2022-23 includes an increase of $15/hour… more

In many Contra Costa County felony cases, records on appeal are delayed or late. This is also true for some cases… more

In this time of delayed records and fewer new appeals, the appellate projects and the Judicial Council agreed on procedures… more