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Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP)

Agency: SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

  • Description: Provides individuals with wrongful convictions a chance to have their cases reviewed and investigate.  Initial investigation can take up to 36 months to complete.  Promotes a fair, effective and compassionate criminal justice system and protect the rights of the innocent.  

    When possible, NCIP collaborates with law firms on a pro bono basis to assist with investigation and litigation.
     

    • Phone:

    Email: ncip@scu.edu
    Website: https://ncip.org/

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 9am - 5pm; Tue: 9am - 5pm; Wed: 9am - 5pm; Thu: 9am - 5pm; Fri: 9am - 5pm;

    • Location(s)

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Potential client must meet all of the criteria: *Person must be innocent of convicted crimes *Substantial new evidence to support claim of innocence *Must have been convicted in Central or Northern California state court of a serious felony
    • Languages: English, Spanish
    • Application Process: Mail in completed questionnaire. Questionnaire can be accessed by visiting ncip.org
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: Initial Screening Questionaire

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A