Recommendation R2
By December 31, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office should consider directing CAF to send a post-sentencing “Notice of Disqualification” to the address of the last known attorney of record in addition to the notice mailed to the denied participant.
Jury report: Electronic Home Detention · PDF page 8
Permanent linkOfficial response
Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner
Agency declines implementationDeclines duplicate attorney notices, citing access to counsel, staffing burden and possible end of representation.
Read official response · PDF page 4Explains refusal; does not independently establish adequacy of counsel access or legal compliance.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.