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Who qualifies for CASA?

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The CASA Program is an alternative to traditional prosecution and sentencing that seeks to address some of the primary causes of criminal offenses – substance use disorders, mental health issues, and deficient life-skills. Thus, to qualify for application to CASA, a client must demonstrate that he or she has had an alcohol or drug problem,... READ MORE

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What type of clothing is appropriate to wear in federal court?

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Federal court is more formal than most state courts.  Suits, ties, and other formal wear are not necessary, but shorts, halters, tank tops, any clothing exposing the midriff or underclothing, beachwear, flip-flops, pool shoes, or t-shirts with inappropriate graphics or wording are not recommended.

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Soon after your arrest, agents will bring you to court before a magistrate judge. The charges against you will be contained in a complaint with an affidavit that summarizes the evidence against you, or in an indictment returned by a grand jury. The magistrate judge will explain your rights and make sure that you understand what the prosecutor... READ MORE

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What are the minimum requirements of STAR?

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As a STAR participant, you will be expected to attend weekly STAR court sessions, remain in contact with probation and, perhaps most importantly, you must make every effort to remain clean and sober.  In addition to random drug testing, you would also be expected to engage in some form of drug treatment or therapy, attend at least three 12 Step... READ MORE

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Governor Brown Appoints Chief Deputy Anne Hwang as Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge

Posted by Federal Public Defender, CDCA on Dec 7, 2018 in Press & Internal News

Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced the appointment of Anne Hwang, the Chief Deputy with the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Central District of California,... READ MORE

Jeffrey Aaron Appointed Public Defender of Mendocino County

Posted by Federal Public Defender, CDCA on Aug 23, 2018 in Press & Internal News

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors announced today that Jeffrey Aaron, Directing Attorney in the Eastern Division of the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the... READ MORE

Former Federal Public Defender Maria Stratton Appointed to California 2nd District Court of Appeal

Posted by Federal Public Defender, CDCA on Jul 20, 2018 in Press & Internal News

Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced the appointment of Maria Stratton, the former Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California, as an associate... READ MORE

Governor Brown Appoints Chief Deputy Christopher Dybwad as Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge

Posted by Federal Public Defender, CDCA on Jun 1, 2018 in Press & Internal News

Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced the appointment of Christopher Dybwad, the Chief Deputy with the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Central District of... READ MORE

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