Score: +51
(57/14/6)
Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
Community Courts Unburdening the Traditional Court System To: The Contra Costa County District Attorney and the City
Published: June 03, 2015
13 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Agency Responses 22
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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City of Antioch
August 12, 2015
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3 pages
• 7 responses
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Recommendation # 1: "The city should consider establishing a Community Court." The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with the following explanation.
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Finding # 6: "The City does not have a Community Court program." The City agrees with this finding.
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City of Brentwood
August 27, 2015
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City of Clayton
July 08, 2015
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• 7 responses
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: Authorized by City Manager in February 2015; one case referred and pending.
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. Reference is made to the attached "Exhibit A" which direction was authorized by the Clayton City Manager in February 2015 for this City to participate in the Community Court program established by the City of Concord.
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Clayton partially disagrees with the Finding. As noted in attached "Exhibit A", since March 2015 the City of Clayton has established an inter-agency relationship with the adjacent City of Concord to participate in its Community Court program.
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City of Concord
July 17, 2015
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2 pages
• 6 responses
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Score: +4
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
</b>: The City of Concord agrees with this finding. Finding No. 2: "The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants."
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Concord agrees with this finding.
Finding No. 3:
"The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours."
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Concord agrees with this finding. e-mail: [email protected] • website: www.cityofconcord.org
City of Concord's Response Letter to June 9, 2015, Grand Jury Request July 17, 2015 Page 2 of 2 Finding No. 4: "The District Attorney's Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases." <b>
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
</b> The City of Concord agrees with this finding. Finding No. 5: "The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling." <b>
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
</b> The City of Concord agrees with this finding. Finding No. 6: "The city does not have a Community Court program."
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Concord disagrees with this finding. As indicated in the Grand Jury report, Concord has operated a Community Court for over two years. Guy Swanger, Chief of Police, is available to answer any questions or provide any additional information concerning the above responses or enclosed documents. You can reach him at (925) 671-3193 or by email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Valerie J. Barone City Manager 0.00
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City of Danville
August 12, 2015
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2 pages
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation was implemented. The Town of Danville has considered establishing a Community Court. Although the Town recognizes the value of community courts in handling low-level criminal offenses for some communities, it was determined that the volume of cases that the Town would process under the community courts would be too low to warrant its own program. The Town appreciates the time and effort spent by His Honor and the Grand Jury in consideration of these matters. 510 LA GONDA WAY, DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA 94526 Administration Building Engineering & Planning Transportation Maintenanc...
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Finding #F6.
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City of El Cerrito
September 08, 2015
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1 pages
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable for a city the size of El Cerrito.
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with this finding.
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City of Hercules
November 17, 2015
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3 pages
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Score: -1
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
However, the recommendation to implement a Community Court program will not be implemented because it not reasonable at this time for the City of Hercules to do for the following reasons: 1. The City of Hercules suffered budget cuts that required almost 50% of its employee to be laid off. This includes 10 Police Officers and 5 Police support staff. We currently do not have the staff to implement the program.
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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City of Lafayette
December 01, 2015
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2 pages
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Score: +3
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F2. The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants. Response: The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F5. The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. Response: The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F6. The city does not have a Community Courts Program. Response: The City of Lafayette has used a similar program for managing juvenile cases for several years. The City will be participating ...
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F2. The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants. Response: The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F5. The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. Response: The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F6. The city does not have a Community Courts Program. Response: The City of Lafayette has used a similar program for managing juvenile cases for several years. The City will be participating ...
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F5. The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. Response: The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F6. The city does not have a Community Courts Program. Response: The City of Lafayette has used a similar program for managing juvenile cases for several years. The City will be participating in a Community Court Program. The City Council approved this response at their November 23, 2015 regular meeting. Sincerely Steven Falk City Manager 36...
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Lafayette agrees with the finding. F6. The city does not have a Community Courts Program. Response: The City of Lafayette has used a similar program for managing juvenile cases for several years. The City will be participating in a Community Court Program. The City Council approved this response at their November 23, 2015 regular meeting. Sincerely Steven Falk City Manager 3675 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Suite 210, Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: 925.284.1968 Fax: 925.284.3169 www.ci.lafayette.ca.us
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F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Lafayette has used a similar program for managing juvenile cases for several years. The City will be participating in a Community Court Program. The City Council approved this response at their November 23, 2015 regular meeting. Sincerely Steven Falk City Manager 3675 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Suite 210, Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: 925.284.1968 Fax: 925.284.3169 www.ci.lafayette.ca.us
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City of Martinez
November 23, 2015
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Score: +7
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the ٠ traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: Beginning work on implementing processes for the model
Score: +1
On November 18, 2015 the Martinez City Council unanimously approved a resolution recommending that we implement Community Court. We will begin working on implementing processes for our model
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court • participants.
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District Attorney's Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court • due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, • community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We currently do not have any model in place that resembles Community Court
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City of Moraga
November 19, 2015
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2 pages
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Score: +6
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding.
F2.
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. The fine structure involving the Town of Moraga is yet to be determined with the Community Court Services and the Contra Costa County District Attorney. Any fines collected by the Town of Moraga will be utilized by the police department to purchase necessary materials, supplies, and equipment in furtherance of its overall mission to protect and serve the community. 329 Rheem Boulevard • Moraga, CA 9455...
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Town of Moraga has researched the issue and intends to establish a "Lamorinda Community Court" in conjunction with the cities of Lafayette and Orinda. The Town Council approved this response at a special meeting held on November 18, 2015. Sincerely, Ji/l/Keimach, Town Manager 329 Rheem Boulevard • Moraga, CA 94556 • (925) 888-7022 • [email protected] • www.moraga.ca.us
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. The fine structure involving the Town of Moraga is yet to be determined with the Community Court Services and the Contra Costa County District Attorney. Any fines collected by the Town of Moraga will be utilized by the police department to purchase necessary materials, supplies, and equipment in furtherance of its overall mission to protect and serve the community. 329 Rheem Boulevard • Moraga, CA 94556 • (925) 888-7022 • [email protected] • www.moraga.ca.us
F3.
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community...
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. The Town of Moraga has a long-standing relationship with the Contra Costa County Work Alternative Program and can accept Community Court referrals in the same manner.
F4.
The District Attorney's Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding.
F5.
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. Response: The Town of ...
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding.
F5.
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding.
F6.
The city does not have a Community Court. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS:
R1.
The city should consider establishing a Community Court. Response: The Town of Moraga has researched the issue and intends to establish a "Lamorinda Community Court" in conjunction with the cities of Lafayette and Orind...
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding.
F6.
The city does not have a Community Court. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS:
R1.
The city should consider establishing a Community Court. Response: The Town of Moraga has researched the issue and intends to establish a "Lamorinda Community Court" in conjunction with the cities of Lafayette and Orinda. The Town Council approved this response at a special meeting held on November 18, 2015. Sincerely, Ji/l/Keimach, Town Manager 329 Rheem Boulevard • Moraga, CA 94556 • (925) 888-7022 • [email protected] •...
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS:
R1.
The city should consider establishing a Community Court. Response: The Town of Moraga has researched the issue and intends to establish a "Lamorinda Community Court" in conjunction with the cities of Lafayette and Orinda. The Town Council approved this response at a special meeting held on November 18, 2015. Sincerely, Ji/l/Keimach, Town Manager 329 Rheem Boulevard • Moraga, CA 94556 • (925) 888-7022 • [email protected] • www.moraga.ca.us
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City of Oakley
September 09, 2015
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2 pages
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Score: +1
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
This recommendation will be implemented. An evaluation of the benefits of a community court will be conducted and the methods of other communities that have implemented a program will also be evaluated. The City of Oakley is undergoing a transition of its police services from primarily being provided by the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office through a contract, to being brought in house. This transition is a considerable task, but should be completed in May of 2016. The evaluation of a community court will likely have to wait until after the transition is complete, but it will be
conducted. (In fa...
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation will be implemented. An evaluation of the benefits of a community court will be conducted and the methods of other communities that have implemented a program will also be evaluated. The City of Oakley is undergoing a transition of its police services from primarily being provided by the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office through a contract, to being brought in house. This transition is a considerable task, but should be completed in May of 2016. The evaluation of a community court will likely have to wait until after the transition is complete, but it will be
conducted. (In fa...
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City of Orinda
November 18, 2015
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Orinda agrees. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation.
F2:
The City benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants. Response: The City of Orinda agrees with the findings. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. Parks & Recreation Police <b>Public Works</b> General Information Administration Planning (925) 254-6820 (ph) (925) 253-4200 (ph) (925) 253-4220 (ph) (925) 253-4210 (ph) ...
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record. Response: The City of Orinda agrees. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation.
F2:
The City benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants. Response: The City of Orinda agrees with the findings. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. Parks & Recreat...
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Orinda agrees with the findings. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. Parks & Recreation Police <b>Public Works</b> General Information Administration Planning (925) 254-6820 (ph) (925) 253-4200 (ph) (925) 253-4220 (ph) (925) 253-4210 (ph) (925) 254-2445 (ph) (925) 253-4231 (ph) (925) 254-9158 (fax) (925) 253-7699 (fox) (925) 254-2068 (fox) (925) 254-2068 (fax) (925) 253-7719 (fox) (925) 253-7716 (fax)
The fine structure involving the City of Orinda has yet to be determined with the Community ...
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Orinda agrees with this finding. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation.
F4:
The District Attorney's Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process. Response: The City of Orinda agrees with this finding. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation.
F5:
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitut...
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Orinda agrees with this finding. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation.
F5:
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. Response: The City of Orinda agrees with this finding. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. The city does not have a Community Court program.
F6:
Response: The City of Orinda agrees w...
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Orinda agrees with this finding. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. The city does not have a Community Court program.
F6:
Response: The City of Orinda agrees with this finding. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. <b>RECOMMENDATIONS:</b> The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
R1:
Response: The City of Orinda has researched the issue and intends to establish a "Lamorinda Community Cou...
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The City of Orinda agrees with this finding. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. <b>RECOMMENDATIONS:</b> The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
R1:
Response: The City of Orinda has researched the issue and intends to establish a "Lamorinda Community Court" with agreement and in conjunction with the cities of Lafayette and Moraga.
The Orinda City Council approved this response at the November 17, 2015 City Council meeting. Sincerely, Dear Orr Mayor . •
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City of Pinole
November 04, 2015
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2 pages
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Score: 0
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City conducted a preliminary analysis of the feasibility of implementing and executing a Community Court's program and determined that the City lacks the financial resources at this time to establish the program.
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pinole agrees with this finding.
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City of Pittsburg
September 10, 2015
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3 pages
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Score: +4
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding.
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: Program began in March 2014
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The City of Pittsburg began its Community Court program as outlined in Contra Costa Grand Jury Report 1510 in March 2014.
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding.
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding.
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding.
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding.
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The respondent disagrees with the finding. The City of Pittsburg began a Community Court program in March 2014.
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City of Pleasant Hill
July 24, 2015
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4 pages
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Score: +7
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
(to consider establishing a community court) will be implemented in the future. The City's Police Department will research the opportunities and challenges presented by establishing a community court program, beginning with interviewing the cities within the County that have community court programs in place. If the Police Department determines that it would be beneficial to the City to establish a community court program, it will present a recommendation of such to the City Council for consideration. Please feel free to contact me for additional information regarding the City's response at 92...
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community
Finding 2:
Court participants.
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory
Finding 3:
community service hours.
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree
Finding 4:
The District Attorney's Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree
Finding 6:
The city does not have a Community Court program.
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City of Richmond
July 21, 2015
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F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: before the end of the 2015 calendar year
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but the City of Richmond is working to implement a Community Court model before the end of the 2015 calendar year.
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Richmond agrees with this finding.
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City of San Pablo
September 08, 2015
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F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants." Partially Agree. The City agrees that unlike the traditional criminal court system, Community Courts have a mechanism for providing fines to the city where the offense occurred. However, it is not clear that fines from the Community Courts program pay for all of the administrative costs in implementing the program, even if the for-profit Community Court Services does not charge the cities for its services. In this era of tight city budgets, further analysis would need to be undertaken to determine if ...
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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"The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours." Partially Agree. The City agrees that compulsory community service hours can benefit the City. However, it is not clear how supervision of the participants occurs and if the Community Courts program pays for all of the administrative costs in implementing the program. Further analysis would need to be undertaken to determine if implementing a Community Court program would still require a General Fund subsidy. If so, then that cost would need to be balanced against the value of the work receiv...
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The District Attorney's Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process." Agree. It is not really for the City of San Pablo to comment on whether the Community Courts program benefits two other public agencies as those agencies are in a better position to understand the pros and cons of any suggested program. However, it seems accurate that fewer criminal cases lessen the workload on the District Attorney's Office and Superior Court.
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling,"
Letter to The Honorable John T. Laettner re: Grand Jury Report: "Community Courts" September 8, 2015 Page 3 of 3 Agree. It appears that a Community Court program can be set up to provide the hearing officer with the authority set forth above.
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The city does not have a Community Court program." Agree. Recommendation Recommendation #1: "The city should consider establishing a Community Court." The recommendation will not be implemented. At this time the City has already adopted its Priority Workplan for Fiscal Years 2015-2017 and a Community Court has not been identified as a priority. Nonetheless, we look forward to learning more about the Community Court program, including responses from other cities to this Grand Jury report. The City understands that the criminal court system is over-burdened and perhaps not the best approach f...
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City of San Ramon
August 26, 2015
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F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
Finding #2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants City Response: The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
Finding #3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours. City Response: The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
Finding #5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directive that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. City Response: The City of San Ramon agrees with the fi...
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
Finding #3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours. City Response: The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
Finding #5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directive that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. City Response: The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
Finding #5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directive that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. City Response: The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Ramon agrees with the finding.
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City of Walnut Creek
September 03, 2015
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F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with the finding.
F2.
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants. Response: The City of Walnut Creek agrees with the finding. In connection with its participation in the Community Court program, the City remits fifty percent (50%) of any income derived from fines to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. The remaining income is generally utilized by the police department to purchase necessary materials, supplies, and equipment in furtherance of its overall mission to protect and serve the community.
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F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with the finding. In connection with its participation in the Community Court program, the City remits fifty percent (50%) of any income derived from fines to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. The remaining income is generally utilized by the police department to purchase necessary materials, supplies, and equipment in furtherance of its overall mission to protect and serve the community.
F5.
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling. Res...
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with the finding.
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Rodeo-Hercules Fire District
September 10, 2015
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F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Rodeo-Hercules Fire District
September 10, 2015
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F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
adequate number of copies of the employment agreement in question available for the members of the public who were in attendance at Respondent's meeting of October 8, 2014. Furthermore, if there were requests for additional copies (Respondent cannot recall whether such a request was made during the meeting), staff would have made more copies immediately; that is Respondent's routine custom and practice. Respondent's meetings are well attended by District firefighters, who are happy to assist members of the public with anything they need or request during Respondent's meetings, be it more chair...
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Rodeo-Hercules Fire District
September 02, 2015
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F1
Participants in Community Court benefit by resolving their issues outside of the traditional court system and avoiding having a criminal record.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
District partially disagrees with the Finding. The five Board appointees do not represent a majority of the 19 members of the committee; however, for complete transparency and responsiveness to this concern, the Board, along with its Governance Subcommittee, will be considering revisions to Board Policy 7214.2 within the next several weeks to address the size and make-up of the committee. F2. CBOC membership is currently set at 19, which makes it difficult to reach a quorum or to get business done with so many voices to be heard at meetings. District Response: District partially disagrees with...
R1
The city should consider establishing a Community Court.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation requires further analysis and has not yet been implemented but it is anticipated that the Board of Education, after input from the Governance Committee, will be considering policy revisions within the next several weeks to make adjustments to the size and makeup of the committee. The School Board should change the School Board discretionary category of "Public Employees
R2.
Union Local 1" to that of an "at large" position from the general community in order to allow for a greater pool of qualified candidates to apply. District Response: This recommendation requires furthe...
F2
The city benefits by receiving income from fines imposed on Community Court participants.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
District partially disagrees with the Finding. Since January of 2013, the CBOC has held 27 meetings, all of which have had quorums. Due to the size of the $1.6 billion dollar bond program, and its related complexities, the Chair of committee found it necessary to have a large committee to allow participation on subcommittees related to specific work, i.e. change orders, cost savings, website, etc. However, due to so many committee members, it can lengthen agenda items due to the many voices needing to be heard. Board policy revisions will be proposed to the Board, after input from the Governan...
F3
The city benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
District agrees with the Finding. Board Policy 7214.2 does have a discretionary category for a member of the Public Employees Union Local 1. The position is currently vacant and the Board, after input from the Governance Committee, will be considering revisions to Board Policy 7214.2 within the next several weeks to address the size and make-up of the committee. F4. WCCUSD did not agree to post CBOC's meeting materials on its website when requested to do so by CBOC. District Response: District partially disagrees with the Finding. There may have been times in past that this occurred. The CBOC ...
F4
The District Attorney’s Office and Superior Court both benefit from Community Court due to the reduction in misdemeanor cases that each must process.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
District partially disagrees with the Finding. There may have been times in past that this occurred. The CBOC website committee and District have and are collaborating to insure that meeting materials, including agendas and back-up documents, are available on-line 72 hours in advance of meeting dates. This new procedure was implemented by new District leadership in January 2015. F5. WCCUSD has complete control over CBOC's website. District Response: District partially disagrees with the Finding. The District is required to provide the CBOC with the technical assistance to publicize the conclus...
F5
The hearing officer for Community Court issues directives that include fines, restitution, community service, diversion programs, and/or counseling.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
District partially disagrees with the Finding. The District is required to provide the CBOC with the technical assistance to publicize the conclusions of the CBOC. The District has control over the website in order to provide the needed technical assistance to the CBOC. Since the Fall of 2014, the District and the CBOC website committee have met regularly to collaborate and to ensure that all CBOC ٠ requested changes and additions are added to the website. F6. WCCUSD has denied CBOC's requests for access to CBOC's website and rejected CBOC's suggestions. District Response: District partially d...
F6
The city does not have a Community Court program.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
District partially disagrees with the Finding. The District is required to provide the CBOC with any technical assistance to publicize the conclusions of the CBOC. The District has control over the website to provide the needed technical assistance. Since the Fall of 2014, the District and the CBOC website committee have met regularly to collaborate and to ensure that all CBOC requested changes and additions are added to the website. F7. WCCUSD has not always timely furnished financial reports to CBOC, allowing CBOC very little time for any thoughtful analysis. District Response: District part...
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