Coronavirus crisis legal
resources page launched

SACRAMENTO -- The worldwide public health crisis unleashed by COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down. The impact on the courts and the ability of lawyers to represent clients seeking justice has been undercut like never in our lifetimes. To assist our members and the general public, we've created a special webpage featuring resources to help navigate these daunting times. Access the webpage and its links to a variety of useful documents and tools by clicking here.  

June 2, 2020
Statement by CAOC leaders on
George Floyd killing and unrest
CAOC President Micha Star Liberty and CEO Nancy Drabble say it is time to stand with Black citizens and all communities of color to push government to make real change to end perennial police violence. Click here

May 27, 2020
CAOC-backed bill addresses
changing nature of the family
The Assembly Judiciary Committee approves AB 2445, which expands the rights of legal guardians to seek justice in civil court when a child in their care dies because of the wrongful actions of another. Click here

May 22, 2020
Bill allows web use to ease
COVID-19 court case backlog
SB 1146 by Sen. Tom Umberg and co-sponsored by CAOC would enshire the use of web video depositions and email service of process to reduce the backlog of cases anticipated even after the pandemic finally ends. Click here