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06/17/2026

We're hiring!

CACJ is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support member services, events, database management, and day-to-day operations.

This fully remote position is approximately 20 hours per week and offers a flexible schedule, making it a great opportunity for a college or law student looking to gain professional experience with a statewide nonprofit legal organization.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with them.

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06/10/2026

CACJ has submitted a letter supporting the continued funding of the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project.

For decades, community-based pretrial services have helped individuals navigate the justice system while maintaining access to housing, employment, treatment, and family support.

We believe pretrial services should promote success, support compliance, and respect the presumption of innocence.

05/05/2026

The California State Assembly approved AB 1917 authored by Assemblymember Schultz.

The legislation requires a prosecutor to file a motion if the prosecutor wants to reinstate a charge that had been dismissed by a judge at preliminary hearing. Under current law a prosecutor may reinstate an offense without a motion or justification.

AB 1917 is co-sponsored by the Office of the San Francisco Public Defenders, CACJ, and the Californians for Safety and Justice. The legislation will be heard in June in the Senate Public Safety Committee.

03/26/2026

CACJ was at the State of the Judiciary.

Vice President Sarah Sanger represented our organization and connected with Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Cespedes and Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.

This year’s address highlighted urgent issues we see every day in our work:
✔ Access to justice
✔ The need for more judges and resources
✔ The real impact of fear and barriers at our courthouses

Chief Justice Guerrero underscored that courts must remain open, fair, and accessible to all, without fear or interference.

We couldn’t agree more.

CACJ will continue advocating for a justice system that lives up to those principles.

03/25/2026

CACJ stands in support of San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju and his office in protecting the right to counsel.

Judicial interference with the defense function threatens the integrity of our adversary system and the constitutional rights of the people it is meant to serve.

Read the statement here: http://bit.ly/3NK8fSE

03/13/2026

Faulty Urine Tests May Have Inflated Alcohol Levels in California Criminal Cases

A state forensics lab has notified prosecutors that faulty urine test kits used between 2016 and 2025 may have produced artificially elevated alcohol readings in criminal cases, including DUIs.

The issue appears to stem from insufficient preservative in the test kits, which can allow fermentation and increase alcohol levels in certain samples.

Even when the number of affected cases appears small, problems like this highlight why scrutiny of forensic evidence is critical to protecting due process and the integrity of criminal convictions.

https://nationaltoday.com/us/ca/san-francisco/news/2026/03/13/faulty-urine-tests-may-have-inflated-alcohol-levels-in-california-criminal-cases/

03/10/2026

Can organizing a protest become evidence of a crime?

In a new article, CACJ Board Member and FORUM Committee Chair Stein explores how conspiracy laws are increasingly being used in protest-related prosecutions and what that could mean for First Amendment protections.

Her piece looks at recent cases and raises important questions about collective action, free speech, and the future of social movements.

02/01/2026

We are excited to introduce have CACJ Board Member Bess Stiffelman back for another term on the CACJ Board of Governors.

With her dedication to post-conviction work, and as a member of the Capital Case Defense Seminar Planning Committee, she strengthens our collective work toward fairness, due process, and justice across California.

Welcome back to the Board, and thank you for your service.

01/29/2026

Meet our newest CACJ Board Member: Kathryn Ross

We are proud to welcome Kathryn to the CACJ Board for the 2026–2028 term.

Kathryn brings over 30 years of defense experience across trial and appellate courts, and is dedicated to using broad legal and teaching experience to support CACJ’s mission and members.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and excited for the perspective they bring to our statewide community.

01/28/2026

Meet our newest CACJ Board Member: Lisa Romo

We are proud to welcome Lisa to the CACJ Board for the 2026–2028 term.

Lisa recently retired from the Office of the State Public Defender, brings expertise in capital defense and Racial Justice Act litigation, and is committed to advancing equity and justice through CACJ’s work.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and excited for the perspective they bring to our statewide community.

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Sacramento, CA
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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.cacj.org/

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