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The document outlines the application process for reimbursement from the Client Security Fund in California, which is designed to compensate individuals who have suffered monetary or property losses due to attorney misconduct. It details the necessary steps, including filing a complaint against the attorney, providing supporting documentation of the loss, and completing specific forms. The document emphasizes that reimbursement is only available for theft or equivalent acts by attorneys and includes instructions on how to submit an application.

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