Upcoming Events
The following events may be of interest to panel attorneys and generally provide MCLE credit.
MCLE Programs Offered by Appellate Projects
Training Opportunities Offered by Other Defense Organizations
Latest RJA Legislative Changes: AB 1071 Recap
November 5th from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Zoom
Presented by Brooke McCarthy, Racial Justice Act Attorney, OSPD-IDID
Join OSPD for a nuts and bolts overview of the most recent changes to the Racial Justice Act. The most recent RJA legislation [AB 1071] clarifies discovery provisions, the need to impose a remedy, and multiple post-conviction procedural components. During this session, presenters will walk through the statutory changes, its impact on pending litigation, and provide practical tips for defenders moving forward. There also be a Q&A session and an attempt to explain why certain changes were or were not made if participants are interested.
1 hour of MCLE Credit is offered for this training.
On-Demand Courses
New Racial Justice Act Online On-Demand Course
OSPD is excited to open a new on-demand course on the Racial Justice Act. You will learn all the basics,
refresh your knowledge, and stay up to date on RJA developments! These videos and written materials have
been collected from around the state and are meant to help practitioners regardless of their experience in
litigating the RJA.
Participants are able to receive MCLE Self Study and Specialty Credit for their hours working on the course (up to 10-hours).
SVP Course
This course is intended for anyone in Indigent defense looking to learn more about Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) petitions and defending against these civil commitments. Those taking this course from start to finish can expect to spend approximately 9 hours to complete. However, registrants should also feel free to take this course at their own pace. Completion of this course earns 8.25 hours of general MCLE credits.