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Antitrust/Business Competition
Asset Forfeiture
Biennial Reports
Charities/Nonprofits
Children
Civil Rights
Conflict of Interest
Crime
Crime and Violence Prevention
Criminal Statistics
Drugs
Elder Abuse
Electronic Interceptions

Energy Crisis
Environment
Fingerprinting
Firearms
Forensic Services & DNA
Gambling
Gasoline Pricing
Law Enforcement
Legal Opinions
Legislation
Open Meetings
Public Records
Victims of Crime

Antitrust/Business Competition

Antitrust Enforcement in California (2001) [PDF 484 kb / 2 pg] Highlights antitrust laws and other relevant background information to help consumers better understand the sometimes complex nature of antitrust violations.

Asset Forfeiture

Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2009   [PDF 7.6 mb / 589 pg]
Intro. & Stats.  [PDF 367 kb / 23 pg]
Counties   [PDF 7.22 mb / 566 pg]
Required by state law, the annual report provides information on all forfeitures of assets from illegal drug activities initiated throughout the state during the calendar year. The report also includes the number of cases for which forfeiture was ordered or declared, the value of assets and recipients of forfeited assets.

Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2008   [PDF 7 mb / 584 pg]
Intro. & Stats.  [PDF 1.08 mb / 23 pg]
Counties   [PDF 6.26 mb / 561 pg]
Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2007   [PDF 11.67 mb / 534 pg]
Intro. & Stats.  [PDF 311 kb / 23 pg]
Counties   [PDF 11.37 mb / 511 pg]
Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2006   [PDF 7.29 mb / 506 pg]
Intro. & Stats.  [PDF 280 kb / 23 pg]
Counties   [PDF 5.11 mb / 483 pg]
Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2005   [PDF 10.88 mb / 489 pg]
Intro. & Stats.  [PDF 1.2 mb / 24 pg]
Counties   [PDF 6.23 mb / 465 pg]
Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2004   [PDF 1.7 mb / 407 pg]
Intro. & Stats.  [PDF 838 kb / 24 pg]
Counties   [PDF 975 kb / 383 pg]
Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2003   [PDF 7 mb / 418 pg]
Intro. & Stats.  [PDF 426 kb / 24 pg]
Counties   [PDF 4 280 / kb pg]
Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2002   [PDF 1.2 mb / 466 pg]
Intro. & Stats.   [PDF 924 kb / 25 pg]
Counties   [PDF 786 kb / 441 pg]

Biennial Reports

Biennial Report of Major Activities - 2009-2010 [PDF 3.05 mb / 74 pg] A legislatively mandated report to the Governor that describes the major activities of the Attorney General's Office, including significant cases and accomplishments, during the past two years.

Biennial Report of Major Activities - 2007-2008 [PDF 1.92 mb / 83 pg]
Biennial Report of Major Activities - 2007-2008 (Text Version) [PDF 827 kb / 82 pg]

Charities/Nonprofits

Regulation of Charities by the California Attorney General (Presentation for Board of Equalization Nonprofit Seminars) [PDF 365 kb / 54 pg]
Attorney General's Guide for Charities [PDF 1.45 mb / 60 pg]
Guide to Charitable Giving for Donors [PDF 771 kb / 20 pg]
Fundraising Appeals for Police, Firefighters and Veterans. [PDF 2.28 mb / 2 pg]
Guide for Dissolving A California Nonprofit Corporation [PDF 76 kb / 2 pg]
Nonprofit Transactions Requiring Notice Or Attorney General Approval [PDF 1.19 mb / 4 pg]
Summary of New Law: Nonprofit Integrity Act of 2004 [PDF 172 kb / 8 pg]
Raffles for Charitable Purposes [PDF 288 kb / 2 pg]
The New 990 and Its Relationship to California Law Governing Charities
Initial Registration Guide [PDF 70 kb / 1 pg]

Commercial Fundraisers

Commercial Fundraiser Report - Year Ending:

2009
2008
2007
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999

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1997

Commercial Fundraiser Supplemental Report for Thrift Stores and Vehicle Donations - Year Ending:

Nonprofit Hospitals

Petris Center Report on Nonprofit Hospital Closures [PDF 256 kb / 25 pg]
General Review Protocol - Ownership or Control Transfers of Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporations (Excluding Health Facilities) [PDF 24 kb / 14 pg]

Nonprofit Raffles

Nonprofit Raffle Program Report to the Legislature - December 2003 [PDF 4.1 mb / 90 pg]

Children

Child Safety Brochures on child safety in Chinese, English, Korean.

Civil Rights

Attorney General's Civil Rights Commission: Reporting Hate Crimes (2001) [PDF 152 kb / 46 pg] This report by the Attorney General's Civil Rights Commission on Hate Crimes makes various findings and outlines 16 recommendations to improve the reporting of hate crimes in local communities, in schools and by law enforcement agencies. In preparing the report, members of the Commission visited nearly two dozen diverse communities throughout California. The Commission heard from various members of the community, including students, seniors, people with disabilities, parents and working families.
Hate Crime Prevention Guides These guides on hate crime prevention and reporting are available in Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, English, and Hindi.
Consumer Guide on Immigrant Consultants These guides for protecting your consumer rights in working with immigration consultants are available in Armenian, Chinese, English, and Hmong.
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities [PDF 842 kb / 85 pg]Provides information on the legal rights of persons with disabilities. The handbook discusses both California and federal laws in order to get a complete picture of the law on a particular topic. This handbook updates Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities 1997.
Unlawful Discrimination: Your Rights and Remedies, Civil Rights Handbook, Third Edition, August 2001 Provides a practical guide for the public on California and federal civil rights laws. HTML
Women's Rights Handbook (1998) Provides the general public with a basic understanding of the rights of women in California. The handbook describes both California and federal laws that deal with issues important to most women.

Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest (2010)- [PDF 696 kb / 136 pg] Provides information to assist government officials in complying with California's conflict-of-interest laws and to assist the public and news media in understanding and monitoring situations that may give rise to conflicts of interest.

Crime

Department of Justice-Directory of Services (2005) [PDF 1.38 mb / 141 pg] Lists the various services offered to state, local and federal agencies by the Division of Law Enforcement (DLE), Division of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS), and the Firearms Division.
Missing Persons Quarterly Bulletin [PDF] A quarterly publication of missing persons for which DOJ has received photographs. Especially valuable to schools, the categories include preschool, primary and secondary school age.
Organized Crime in California - 2010 [PDF 1.15 mb / 51 pg] A legislatively mandated report describing the criminal activities of organized crime groups, gangs, criminal extremists, and terrorists in California.
Organized Crime in California - 2009 [PDF 572 kb / 13 pg] A legislatively mandated report describing the criminal activities of organized crime groups, gangs, criminal extremists, and terrorists in California.
- Organized Crime in California - 2007-08 [PDF 3.99 mb / 41 pg]
- Organized Crime in California - 2005 [PDF 504 kb / 42 pg]
- Organized Crime in California - 2004 [PDF 660 kb / 45 pg]
- Organized Crime in California - 2003 [PDF 1.59 mb / 36 pg]

Crime and Violence Prevention

12th Biennial California Student Survey - Final report (2009) [PDF 610 kb / 33 pg]
Compendium of Tables [PDF 1 mb / 59 pg] The California Student Survey (CSS) is a voluntary, anonymous, and confidential survey of substance use, school safety, harassment, school and gang violence, youth resilience factors, and health-related behaviors. State law requires that the CSS be conducted every two years among a representative statewide sample of students in grades 7, 9, and 11.
Human Trafficking in California - Final Report (October 2007) [PDF 3.67 mb / 130 pg] The California Alliance to Combat Trafficking and Slavery (CAACTS) Task Force, established by the state Legislature, was chaired and administered by the Attorney General’s Office. The mandated report presents the task force’s key findings and its recommendations to strengthen state and local efforts to prevent trafficking, protect and assist victims, and prosecute traffickers.
Safe Schools Task Force - Final Report (June 2000) [PDF 463 kb / 29 pg] Highlights policy recommendations and strategies to improve school safety in California. The Safe Schools Task Force report is the culmination of efforts by schools and law enforcement. The purpose of the report is to implement short- and long-term goals to assure California's schools remain safe learning environments.

Criminal Statistics

Annual Criminal Statistics Reports Compiled by the Attorney General's Criminal Justice Statistics Center.

Drugs

A Look at Growing Meth Drug Problem Maps of recent methamphetamine lab seizures depict the problem.

Elder Abuse

Citizen's Guide to Preventing & Reporting Elder Abuse [PDF 1.14 mb / 39 pg] An educational tool which offers guidance on ways seniors and their caretakers can identify the tell-tale signs of elder abuse and practical advice on how to avoid and report victimization. This publication is available to the public at no cost. The guide is available on-line or by writing the Office of the Attorney General, 1425 River Park Drive, Ste. 300, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Guía Para Cuidadanos Ciudadanos Para Prevenir Y Denunciar El Abuso De Ancianos [PDF 1.04 mb / 39 pg] Un folleto educativo que sirve como guía para que ancianos y personas encargadas de cuidarlos aprendan a reconocer señales de abuso; con prácticos consejos sobre cómo evitar ser víctima y cómo informar una sospecha de abuso. Este folleto está disponible al público sin costo alguno. Puede ser obtenido a través del internet o por escrito: Office of the Attorney General, 1425 River Park Drive, Ste. 300, Sacramento, CA 95815.
The Peace Officer and Prosecutor's Guide to Combating Elder Abuse (Volume 1) This is the first of a three volume set designed for use by law enforcement officers and prosecutors. Volume 1 emphasizes investigative and case building techniques. A limited quantity of this volume is available exclusively to peace officers and prosecutors and may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse at (916) 263-0401 or writing to the Bureau at 1425 River Park Drive, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95815.
The Peace Officer and Prosecutor's Guide to Combating Elder Abuse (Volume 2) Volume 2, in the form of a compact disc (CD), provides mainly prosecutorial tools, including sample trial briefs, memoranda of points and authorities, affidavits, search warrants, jury instructions, and numerous other writings relevant to the prosecution of elder abuse. The CD is available free of charge to peace officers and prosecutors, exclusively, and may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse at (916) 263-0401 or writing to the Bureau at 1425 River Park Drive, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95815.

Electronic Interceptions

Annual Report to the Legislature 2010 [PDF 1.59 mb / 138 pg] This annual report to the Legislature on electronic surveillance is issued in compliance with Penal Code section 629.62. We hope this report is a helpful resource for prosecutors and law enforcement agents who rely on electronic surveillance as a critical weapon to fight crime in California.
Annual Report to the Legislature 2009 [PDF 2.67 mb / 118 pg] This annual report to the Legislature on electronic surveillance is issued in compliance with Penal Code section 629.62. We hope this report is a helpful resource for prosecutors and law enforcement agents who rely on electronic surveillance as a critical weapon to fight crime in California.

California Energy Crisis

Attorney General's Energy White Paper: A Law Enforcement Perspective on the California Energy Crisis (April 2004) [PDF 1.2 mb / 90 pg]
Report Front Cover [PDF 170 kb / 1 pg]
Report Back Cover [PDF 1.5 mb / 1 pg] This report examines the breakdown in the state's deregulated energy market from a law enforcement perspective and provides recommendations for improving and protecting consumers in deregulated energy markets.

Environment

Proposition 65 - Annual Summaries of Private Settlements. Annual reports issued summarizing all settlements of Proposition 65 cases brought by private plaintiffs from January 1 - December 31 since 2000. The summaries are based on reports submitted to the Attorney General pursuant to SB 1269 (1999) and SB 471 (2001). The data show total penalties, attorney fees and other funds collected. Also included is a brief description of actions defendants were required to take to remedy alleged violations. Copies of individual settlements are available on request.
- | 2000 [PDF 1 mb / 46 pg]
- 2001 [PDF 1.2 mb / 48 pg]
- 2002 [PDF 1 mb / 42 pg]
- | 2003 [PDF 767 kb / 34 pg]
- 2004 [PDF 732 kb / 37 pg]

Fingerprinting

Applicant Live Scan Contact List Lists locations county by county and the hours of operation for Applicant Live Scan services of the California Department of Justice.
Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Fingerprint Submission Requirement Form [PDF 518 kb / 1 pg] Use this form when requesting an exemption from the mandatory electronic fingerprint submission requirement.

Firearms

2010 Report on Firearms Used in the Commission of Crimes [PDF 730 kb / 12 pg] Details the number and type of firearms used most frequently in the commission of violent, homicidal, street and drug trafficking crimes.
2009 Report on Firearms Used in the Commission of Crimes [PDF 1.59 mb / 12 pg] Details the number and type of firearms used most frequently in the commission of violent, homicidal, street and drug trafficking crimes.
2008 Report on Firearms Used in the Commission of Crimes [PDF 849 kb / 10 pg] Details the number and type of firearms used most frequently in the commission of violent, homicidal, street and drug trafficking crimes.
California Firearms Law (Current Year) [PDF 214 kb / 65 pg] Provides information on California Firearms Laws, which includes amendments and additions to the California Penal Code and Welfare and Institutions Code.
Dangerous Weapons Control Laws Index Provides an index of current Dangerous Weapons Control Laws for the State of California. The index is supplied by the California Department of Justice Firearms Division.

Forensic Services

Task Force Final Report: An Examination of Forensic Science in California - November 2009 [PDF 3.72 mb / 190 pg] Required by state law, the task force final report provides an accurate snapshot of the current condition of government-funded forensic science in California, including descriptions and explanations of both successful and failed delivery of timely, reliable, scientific testing; and second, to recommend steps that state and local policymakers can take to identify and address deficiencies in the field while continuing to support its achievements. A supplemental report will be published in 2010 regarding the establishment, composition and functions of a statewide body to consider issues related to forensic science.
California Task Force on Forensic Services Report. (2003) [PDF 4.58 mb / 119 pg]
View and Print by Chapters [PDF 296 kb / 4 pg][suggested for dial-up modems]. The criminal justice system is relying increasingly on new technologies and other forensic science advances. This report by the Attorney General's Task Force on Forensic Sciences assesses the current status of California's crime laboratories and identifies steps that should be taken to ensure that the state has the capacity and expertise to delivery timely and accurate forensic services.
California DNA Data Bank Program Quarterly Report [PDF 17 kb / 1 pg] This report provides information on the number of DNA samples received by the California Department of Justice as required to be summarized by Proposition 69, the DNA Fingerprint, Unsolved Crimes and Innocence Protection Act.
DNA Forensic Technology Solving Crimes The California Department of Justice operates the largest working DNA data bank in the country. Charts show crime-solving matches now averaging one "cold hit" a day.
Post-conviction DNA Testing Task Force Report. [PDF 494 kb / 20 pg] Prepared by the Postconviction Testing/Evidence Retention Task Force, this report provides information on compliance with a new state law requiring governmental entities, including the courts, to retain evidence after a conviction in felony cases in a manner suitable for DNA testing.

Gambling

Gambling in the Golden State 1998 Forward (2006) [PDF 2.77 mb / 182 pg] This special report prepared by the California Research Bureau at the request of the Attorney General shows gross gambling revenues in California totaled some $13 billion in 2004. The report covers the regulation of gaming, and impacts on state revenues, the economy, crime and problem gambling. Each segment of the gaming industry is covered in a separate chapter: Indian casinos, the state lottery, horse racing, card rooms and Internet gambling.

Gasoline Pricing

Gasoline Pricing in California: Final Report (2000) This report by the Attorney General looks at gasoline pricing in the California marketplace and finds that a lack of competition and supply disruptions contributing to major price spikes that are likely to continue hitting consumers.
Updated Report on Gasoline Pricing in California. [PDF 174 kb / 21 pg] This report issued in March 2004 updates the Attorney General's 2000 report on gasoline pricing in California.

Law Enforcement

DLE - Annual Report 2009-10 [PDF 5.03 mb / 52 pg] This report provides an overview of the Division of Law Enforcement and highlights significant achievements from the 2009-2010 fiscal year. DLE - Annual Report 2008-09 [PDF 4.42 mb / 44 pg] This report provides an overview of the Division of Law Enforcement and highlights significant achievements from the 2008-2009 fiscal year. DLE - Annual Report 2007-08 [PDF 6.61 mb / 48 pg]
DLE - Annual Report 2007-08 Text Only [PDF 85 kb / 32 pg]
Commission on Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) (2002) [PDF 1.12 mb / 42 pg] This report by the Attorney General's Commission on Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) identifies seven important issues and makes numerous recommendations to improve public safety and law enforcement success in the use of SWAT.
California Peace Officers Legal Sourcebook (CPOLS) This unabridged, 1,100-page training and resource manual for state and local law enforcement covers state and federal laws and constitutional issues involving the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments. These include such issues as Search and Seizure, Interrogation, Driving Under the Influence, Juveniles and Criminal Offenses. Updates available through paid subscription service from Office of State Publishing (Printed Text) and CopWare Reference Collection (CD-Rom).

Legal Opinions

Monthly Opinion Report This report provides a summary of the legal opinions issued recently by the Attorney General's Office and requests for opinions pending in the Attorney General's Opinion Unit.

Legislation

Attorney General's Report on Sponsored Legislation 1999 Through 2006 - [PDF 226 kb / 73 pg] Summary of legislation sponsored by the Attorney General's Office.

Open Meetings

A Handy Guide To The Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (2004) - [PDF 1.57 mb / 40 pg]Provides an explanation and full text of the California law governing notice and open meeting requirements for state agencies.
The Brown Act: Open Meetings for Local Legislative Bodies [PDF 2.1 mb / 14 pg] Intro [PDF 403 kb / 100 pg] Main Provides a brief overview of the main provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, which govern open meetings for local legislative bodies. This pamphlet is intended to assist local legislative bodies in complying with California's open meeting laws and to assist those who monitor the performance of legislative bodies.

Public Records

DOJ Public Records Act Guidelines - [PDF 134 kb / 3 pg] Provides information about obtaining public records. Included in the site are guidelines and procedures that need to be followed in order to request public records.
Summary of the California Public Records Act - [PDF 192 kb / 84 pg] Provides an explanation and summary of the California Public Records Act for access to governmental information.
Training Guide on the Public Records Act - [PDF 193 kb / 91 pg] Provides an instructional overview of the California Public Records Act for access to governmental information.

Victims of Crime

Appeals & Victims' Rights. [PDF 93 kb / 2 pg] This brochure provides information on the rights of victims in appeals in cases that do not involve the death penalty. Apelaciones y derechos de las víctimas [PDF 123 kb / 2 pg]
Citizen's Guide to Preventing & Reporting Elder Abuse. [PDF 1.14 mb / 39 pg] Nearly 200,000 Californians are victims of elder abuse each year. This guide provides information for the prevention and reporting of elder abuse.
Execution & Clemency In California: A Guide For Victims. [PDF 50 kb / 2 pg] This brochure provides an overview for victims and their ability to participate in clemency hearings and executions in California.
Helping Crime Victims Get The Services They Need. [PDF 86 kb / 2 pg] This brochure highlights assistance available from the Attorney General's Office of Victims' Services. Ayudamos a las víctimas de delitos a obtener los servicios que necesiten [PDF 97 kb / 2 pg]
A Victim's Guide to the Capital Case Process. [PDF 333.41 kb / 24 pg] Provides crime victims and the general public with a comprehensive guide to the death penalty appellate process. This guide developed by the Office of Victims' Services seeks to clearly explain the capital appeals process from the original trial through to the execution. In California, death penalty appeals may take between 12 and 20 years to reach resolution due to constitutional safeguards guaranteed each inmate. These delays often cause frustration for surviving victims and their families.

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