Contra Costa County Resolution No. 2019/522: Moratorium on the assessment and collection of certain adult criminal justice fees.
This resolution imposes an indefinite moratorium on the assessment and collection of certain criminal justice administrative fees charged by Contra Costa County, California. Specifically, the resolution addresses probation fees (including drug testing fees), public defender fees, and alternatives to incarceration such as electronic monitoring and work programs.
You can read the full text of the resolution here.
Primary sponsor(s): Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Bill number: Contra Costa County Resolution No. 2019/522
Name of Bill (as introduced): Moratorium on the assessment and collection of certain adult criminal justice fees.
Status: Enacted
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