Post-Conviction Relief

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Sometimes, prosecutors have to look back in order to move forward. Conviction review has emerged in recent years as a priority in many offices and for good reason. Our resources explore approaches to conviction review and processes to ensure that justice was achieved. 

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    Conviction Review Today: A Guide for Prosecutors

    Conviction review can take on many forms: A specialized unit, a formal process, review of systemic issues, or a proactive case review are all common in offices across the country. Learn more about these approaches and what might be the right fit for your office: 

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Additional PCE Resources

  • PCE Pop-Up: Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing

    On March 22, 2024 PCE hosted a webinar with For The People and Troy Dunmore about implementing prosecutor-initiated resentencing laws across the country. Speakers dive into how the process is… Read more

  • Automated Expungements (2022)

    Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office (San Jose, CA) Population: 1,924,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 190 | Contact Information The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office (SCDA) has developed a… Read more

  • Resentencing Clinic Partnership (2022)

    Yolo County District Attorney’s Office (Woodland, CA) Population: 220,410 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 42 | Contact Information The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office (YCDA) has partnered with For the People, a non-profit… Read more

  • Integrity Unit Enlists Citizen Volunteers to Review Convictions (2021)

    Davis County District Attorney’s Office (Farmington, UT) Population: 355,481 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 19 | Contact Information The Davis County District Attorney’s Office has engaged community volunteers to establish the Conviction… Read more