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ADA Information

It is the policy of the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal and full access to the judicial system.  Requests for accommodation are processed in accordance with California Rules of Court, rule 1.100.

Requests for accommodation must be made to the Court’s ADA Coordinator. 

ADA Coordinator

adacoordinator@contracosta.courts.ca.gov

925-608-2606

P.O. Box 431

Martinez, CA 94553

You may make your request by:

Requests for accommodation:

  • must include a description of the accommodation sought, along with a statement of the medical condition that necessitates the accommodation
  • must be made as far in advance as possible, and no fewer than 5 court days before the requested implementation date
  • must be made before each and every scheduled court appearance

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Any lawyer, party, witness, juror, or other person with an interest in attending any proceeding before the Court.

The Court must keep confidential all information of the applicant concerning the request for accommodation, unless confidentiality is waived in writing by the applicant or disclosure is required by law. The applicant's identity and confidential information may not be disclosed to the public or to persons other than those involved in the accommodation process.  Limited exceptions to this rule may apply.  For example, if a continuance of a hearing or trial is requested as an accommodation, it may be necessary to give the opposing party notice of the request.  See Vesco v. The Superior Court of Ventura County (2013) 221 Cal.App.4th 275.

Accommodations may include making reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures; furnishing, at no charge, to persons with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services, equipment, devices, materials in alternative formats, readers, or certified interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing; relocating services or programs to accessible facilities; or providing services at alternative sites.