The Association may include certain
groups designated as "sections" which focus
on areas of particular interest to its members. Such
sections shall be authorized by the Board of Directors.
Each section may operate with its own elected officers
and budget, and shall be self supporting. Only voting
members of the Association shall be voting members of
the Section.
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Sections of the Association may include but not be
limited to the following:
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| About Kern County Bar Association Sections
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The Criminal Defense Section of the KCBA was formed
in 2002 to
provide for a unified voice representing members of
the Defense
Bar in, and outside of court.
The organization's mission is to provide a unified
voice for the
advocacy of our positions in all the arenas affecting
the
criminal defense bar. This includes review and comment
on local
and state rules of court, revised criminal jury instructions,
public information and political/legislative action,
amicus on
cases of local interest or impact, speakers bureau,
liaison with
other local and national like-minded organizations
advocating for
our clients, our constitution, and justice; defense
oriented
low-cost MCLE and other educational programs are offered
throughout the year.
Membership is open to licensed attorneys, both public
or
private, who practice primarily in the area of criminal
defense.
Not voting membership is offered to criminal defense
investigators. Attorney members must also join or
belong to the
Kern County Bar Association.
Section dues are $40 for attorney members, $20 for
investigators. Attorneys in practice for under one
year are
afforded free membership in both organizations for
that first year.
Officers for 2004 are: H.A. Sala, President; Michael
Dellostritto, Vice-President; David Torres, Sec-Treas.
Board of
Governors: Mark Arnold, Brian McNamara, Robin Walters,
Rod
Williams, and Robert Young.
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Members wishing to create a new section shall
present to the Board written statement including
the following:
- The names of ten or more Association members
desiring to form the section.
- A proposal for electing officers, developing
a budget and scheduling meetings.
- The purpose of the proposed section.
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