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Criminal Court Appointed Attorneys Program

The Criminal Court Appointed Attorneys Program (CAAP) administers the conflicts program for the County of Alameda 

Through this program, qualified attorneys represent indigent criminal defendants or minors whenever the public defender is restrained by a conflict of interest. The program maintains a panel of  qualified private attorneys who provide professional and excellent representation for those entitled to court appointed attorneys.

CAAP is committed to the promotion of justice and high standards of professionalism, competency, diligence, and integrity among members of the criminal defense bar in Alameda County.

CAAP Applications are due 9/28/23 by 5pm.

 

New! CAAP Grievance Line 

Phone # (510) 433-8707

Attorney Complaint Form

Increase in Hourly Rate!

CAAP is pleased to announce that the County agreed to raise the hourly rate it pays panel attorneys beginning July 1, 2023.  

8.1.22 - 6.30.23 7.1.23
Death Penalty
$204
$214
LWOP
$187
$196
1A (25 to life)
$170
$179
1B, 1PV & 1J (determinate over 25 yrs)
$148
$155
2, 2PV & 2J (11 yrs to 24 yrs)
$132
$139
3, 3PVs, PRCS & 3J
$127
$133
4, 4PV, 4J, 4JV & 5, 5PV, 5J, 5JV
$110
$116
Misdo Appeals
$127
$133
Contempt
$110
$116
SVP
$187
$196
Investigators
$82
Post Conviction
$155

Social Worker Payment Rates

Case Type (Max Exposure) Hourly Rate (2/1/23) Expected Hours Range*
Special Circumstances
$150
10 to 20
LWOP
$150
10 to 20
1A (25 to life)
$150
10 to 20
1B, (determinate over 25 yrs)
$150
10 to 20
Class 2 (11 yrs to 24 yrs)
$125
10 to 18
Franklin
$125
25 to 50
Class 3 (Felonies < 11 years)
$100
10 to 18
290 Eligible Misdomeanors
$100
10 to 18
Class 4 (Misdomeanors > 6 months)
$75
10 to 18
Class 5 (Misdomeanors =< 6 months)
$75
10 to 18

*Hours Range depends upon necessary tasks, hours above range require additional justification

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