Author: PCE
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:
Additional PCE Resources
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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 started from receiving requests, all the way through to a successful re-entry.
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Automated Expungements (2022)
Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office (San Jose, CA)
The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office (SCDA) has developed a way to automate the expungement of criminal records by partnering with the Court and Public Defender.
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Resentencing Clinic Partnership (2022)
Yolo County District Attorney’s Office (Woodland, CA)
The YCDA has partnered with For the People and the law school at University of California, Davis to create a clinic that engages students in reviewing convictions.
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Integrity Unit Enlists Citizen Volunteers to Review Convictions (2021)
Davis County District Attorney’s Office (Farmington, UT)
The Davis County District Attorney’s Office engaged community volunteers to establish the Conviction Integrity Unit which runs independently of the office to review convictions.
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