California Appellate Project

The California Appellate Project (CAP-SF), located in San Francisco, California, is a non-profit corporation founded in 1983. Established by the State Bar of California, CAP-SF serves as a legal resource center dedicated to upholding the constitutional right to counsel for indigent individuals facing execution. CAP-SF primarily supports private counsel appointed by the California Supreme Court to represent indigent defendants in capital cases. Their services encompass direct appeal challenges and habeas corpus proceedings, including providing training and litigation resources to these attorneys. CAP-SF also assists death row inmates who lack representation by collecting and preserving evidence for potential post-conviction claims and offering advocacy throughout their incarceration. Further, CAP-SF provides consultation to the judiciary on policy matters related to indigent defense representation in capital cases. The organization receives primary funding through a contract with the Judicial Council of California. For further information, please visit www.capsf.org.