Washington Appellate Project
Washington Appellate Project
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About this organization
Mission
THE WASHINGTON APPELLATE PROJECT CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT PERSONS ON APPEAL.
About
THE WASHINGTON APPELLATE PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION PURSUANT TO CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY MANDATE TO INDIGENT PERSONS IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL APPELLATE COURTS BY APPOINTMENT FROM DESIGNATED GOVERNMENTAL ADMINISTRATORS. WE PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND VIGOROUS REPRESENTATION IN THE APPELLATE REVIEW OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS, DEPENDENT CHILD PROCEEDINGS AND PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATIONS, AS WELL AS INVOLUNTARY CIVIL COMMITMENTS PURSUANT TO RCW 71.05 AND 71.09. THIS REQUIRES OUR STAFF FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR CLIENTS, REVIEW TRIAL COURT RECORDS, CONDUCT LEGAL RESEARCH, PREPARE APPROPRIATE LEGAL PLEADINGS AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS IN VARIOUS FORUMS. IN 2018, THE WASHINGTON APPELLATE PROJECT REPRESENTED APPROXIMATELY 775 CLIENTS. CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL PEOPLE, NO MATTER THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS, THE PROJECT'S STAFF IS REGULARLY CALLED ON TO PROVIDE TRAINING AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THE PROJECT HAS BEEN A LEADER IN THE COMMUNITY, SETTING STANDARDS FOR APPELLATE PRACTICE AND ADVOCATING FOR INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM. WE ARE CALLED UPON TO CONSULT WITH AND ADVISE PUBLIC DEFENSE ADMINISTRATORS REGARDING BEST PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF HAS BEEN REGULARLY ENGAGED WITH STATE AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES FACING INDIGENT PEOPLE AND THEIR RIGHT TO EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION ON APPEAL. WE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS SEEKING TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS IN THEIR DEALINGS WITH LEGAL PROCESSES. IN 2018, THIS INCLUDED: PROVIDING GUIDANCE NATIONWIDE REGARDING TOOLS TO LIMIT RACIAL INEQUALITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; PARTICIPATION IN TASK FORCES AND COMMITTEES FORMED BY COURTS AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF AND PROPOSED CHANGES TO PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE RULES; MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP ON BODIES REVIEWING THE PROPER DELIVERY AND FUNDING OF INDIGENT LEGAL REPRESENTATION; AND CONSULTING AND MONITORING PUBLIC DEFENSE DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITHIN THE STATE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The washington appellate project contracts with the state of washington and the federal government to provide legal representation to indigent persons on appeal.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The washington appellate project contracts with the state of washington and the federal government to provide legal representation to indigent persons on appeal.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as WA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 1151 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 610, SEATTLE, WA, 98101.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 26.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$5,663.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,699,986 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.