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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.
Increase in Hourly Rate!
CAAP is pleased to announce that the County agreed to raise the hourly rate it pays panel attorneys beginning August 1, 2022.
| 8/1/2022 | |
|---|---|
|
Special Circumstances |
$204 |
|
LWOP |
$187 |
|
1A (25 to life) |
$170 |
|
1B, 1PV & 1J (determinate over 25 yrs) |
$148 |
|
2, 2PV & 2J (11 yrs to 24 yrs) |
$132 |
|
3, 3PVs, PRCS & 3J |
$127 |
|
4, 4PV, 4J, 4JV & 5, 5PV, 5J, 5JV |
$110 |
|
Misdo Appeals |
$127 |
|
Contempt |
$110 |
|
SVP |
$187 |
|
Investigators |
$82 |
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
Rules
- Misdemeanor Appeals Compensation Guidelines
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Court Appointed Attorneys Program
- Rules For Investigators
Forms
- CAAP Application all Panels – open in Adobe Reader DC or Pro
- 1538.5 Motion Request Form
- 2023 Declaration of Eligibility
- Attorney Complaint Form
- Authorization release school records
- Best Practices Guide 2022
- Case Control Form
- Certification Counsel Record
- Collaborative Court Referral Form
- Consent for Release of Confidential Mental Health Info Form
- DIVERSION Petition Referral Form
- Fee schedule
- Immigration Questionnaire
- Investigation Request Form
- Investigation Request Form-Long Form
- Misdemeanor Appeals Compensation Guidelines
- Misdemeanor Diversion Agreement
- Notice of Unavailability
- Order for Misdemeanor Diversion
- Other Service Providers Request
- Request For Interpreter Services
- Request for School Records
- Social Worker Referral Form for Adults
- Social Worker Referral Form for Juveniles
- State of California DOJ Request for Record Transcript
- Substitution of Counsel Form Juvenile 602
