Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
• Agency Response
Response to:
Community Courts
Community Courts, Unburdening the Traditional Court System*
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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. 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.
Related Recommendations (1)
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 *
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 Public Works 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 Court Services and the Contra Costa County District Attorney. Any fines collected by the City of Orinda 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.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The City benefits from Community Court participants providing compulsory community service hours. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
No recommendations for this finding
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.
No recommendations for this finding
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