News Releases: Contra Costa Superior Court

Public Notice for Renewal of High Value Contracts

TAs required by California Rules of Court, Rule 10.620 Public access to administrative decisions of Trial Courts, the Contra Costa Superior Court informs the general public of renewal of the contracts in the document below:
Notice for Renewal of High Value Contracts

Proposition 47

On November 4, 2014, the voters of California passed Proposition 47, a law that reduces some felonies to misdemeanors. To find out more information, please click the link below:

Proposition 47: Felony Charges Reduction

Civic Learning Award Program

The Chief Justice is teaming with State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, to launch a new Civil Learning Award program. The program is designed to celebrate successful civic education efforts by California public high schools. For more information, go to:

Community Homeless Court

Homeless Court is an alternative to the traditional criminal justice court system. The Homeless Court program is focused on helping individuals with a history of homelessness clear fines for infractions. Clients are rewarded retroactively for the work they have already done toward clearing the fines on their tickets. Court sessions are held at the Concord Adult Homeless Shelter. For more information, go to: