Racial Justice for All Implementation Grant

Overview

The purpose of the Racial Justice for All Implementation grant program is to provide local assistance for implementation of the Racial Justice for All Act.  Pursuant to the 2023-2024 Budget Act (SB 102), funds may be “used for attorney’s fees and salaries, experts, investigators, paralegals, or other ancillary needs" for RJA claims brought under PC 1473(f) in non capital cases. The Racial Justice for All Implementation Grant is aimed at legal service providers who have significant experience with habeas litigation under Penal Code 1473(f) and the Racial Justice Act. In September 2022, the Racial Justice Act was amended by AB 256 known as the “Racial Justice for All Act.” This allowed people who were sentenced for criminal convictions or juvenile adjudications prior to January 1, 2021 to...