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FROM:
Gerald S . Buck, County Probation Officer Costa
County
DATE: y-'-'i'i
February 22, 1995 `°°-
SUBJECT:
Administrative Fee for Probation Change of Plea Reports
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Supervisors set the Administrative Fee for the
Probation Department ' s processing of felony change of plea
reports pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203 .4 at $120 . 00 . (See
Attachment 1 . )
BACKGROUND
At the present time the Probation Department charges an
Administrative Fee of $60 . 00 to process change of plea reports .
Beginning January 1, 1995, the Legislature allowed each County' s
Board of Supervisors to raise the fee charged for these services
to $120 . 00 .
The amount involved is not substantial as, at the present time,
the Probation Department processes 75 to 80 of these reports a
year. However, it costs the County $122 . 36 to prepare these
reports (see Attachment 2) .
The Superior Court has been apprised of this request and supports
the Probation Department ' s efforts to reset the fee. Therefore,
it is requested that the Board of Supervisors set the Probation
Department ' s Administrative Fee for the processing of felony
reports pursuant to 1203 .4 P.C. at $120 . 00 .
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 25, 1995 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
The hearing was opened. No one appeared to speak and the hearing was closed.
The Board approved the recommendation as set forth above.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT Torlakson ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Probation Department ATTESTED April 25, 1995
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SU RVISORS AND COUNTY ADMIN TRATOR
B EPUTY
M382 (10/88)
JUDGMENT Sec. 1203.4
k,
ment has been prop "
which revoked the he or she was released on probation in his or (A) If the sentence or term or condition of probation
p and without the presence of counsel to is modified pursuant to this section, the judge shall state
use within 30 days after v
eution of the sentence Um or her, the court shall impose sentence and the reasons for that modification on the record.
>etting aside the jud "'`cMinitment, or shall make other final order ($) As used in this section, modification of sentence
t t both is made after " its jurisdiction over the defendant in the case shall include reducing a felony to a misdemeanor.
period,the coup may ie order of probation was made. If the case is (2) No order shall be made without written notice first
n for that period and sentence has previously been imposed, the given by the court or the clerk thereof to the proper
it could have done " be deprived of jurisdiction over defendant if probation officer of the intention to revoke, modify, or
s
s it c 1935 ch.604, (957 issue its commitment or make other final order change its order.
333, 1976 ch, 287, 1977" - its jurisdiction over defendant in the case (3) In all cases, if the court has not seen fit to revoke
:h. 568. 1989 ch, 1319. days after being notified of the confinement. the order of probation and impose sentence or pronounce
is one in which sentence has not previously judgment, the defendant shall at the end of the term of
the court is deprived of jurisdiction over probation or any extension thereof, be by the court
bode §833 et seq. "!} it does not impose sentence and issue its discharged subject to the provisions of these sections.
t. Penal Code §7519. or make other final order terminating its (c) If a probationer is ordered to serve time in jail,and
f terms and conditions. P over defendant in the case within 30 days after
the probationer escapes while serving that time, the
length. Penal Code §1203a in the manner prescribed by this section, probation is revoked as a matter of law on the day of the
imposition of sentence. escape,
Penal Code 3830.
aal Code 31'_03. be
dated of sentence hereunder the commit- (d) If probation is revoked pursuant to subdivision(c),
be dated as of the date upon which probation upon taking the probationer into custod the probationer
enal Code 3§1203.04, 1203.1} n= P g P Y� P
I on second conviction, P If the defendant is then in a state prison for shall be accorded a hearing or hearings consistent with
committed subsequent to the one upon which the holding in the case of People v. Vickers, 8 Cal. 3d
m of probation. Pena! Code I lns been on probation.the term of imprisonment 451. The purpose of that hearing or hearings is not to
nal Code §1203b. �._dcfaxlant under a commitment issued hereunder revoke probation, as the revocation has occurred as a
i of sentence. Penal Code §1 fence upon the date upon which defendant was matter of law in accordance with subdivision (c), but
f. Prac.. Ch. 90. "Probation." to prison under commitment for his or her, rather to afford the defendant an opportunity to require
offense. Any terms ordered to be served the prosecution to establish that the alleged violation did
.ing of Probation on S ly shall be served as otherwise provided by in fact occur and to justify the revocation.
e Limit. (e) This section does not apply to cases covered by
who has been released on *event the probation officer fails to report such Section 1203.2. Leg.H. 1935 ch. 604, 1937 ch.511, 1986
t to the court or the court fails to impose
tson in this state or another ``'"l1� ch. 850, 1991 ch. 655.
herein provided, the court shall be deprived
court which released him at o f all jurisdiction it may have retained in the
Cross-ReFerences
e jurisdiction to impose sen s'Q(probation in said case. Leg.H. 1941 ch. 645, Probation, generally. Penal Code §1203.
viously been imposed for the 32t,1963 ch.2079, 1976 ch.376, 1980 ch. l 1 17, Revocation or suspension of probation. Penal Code §1203.
was granted probation.in the "828, 1989 chs. 897, 1420. Sentencing upon revocation of probation.Rules of Ct.,Rule 435.
n the request of the defers �4 Suspension or execution of sentence. Penal Code 31203.1.
counsel, or by himself or 3 - Ref.: Cal. Crim. Def. Prac., Ch. 90, "Probation."
icing is signed in the presen �IIY. Penal Code §1'03.
on in which he or she is c
Or suspension of probation. Penal Code §§1203?. 1203.=1. Probationer May Withdraw Plea of
representative of the warden. ,
an revocation of probation. Rules of Ct.. Rule 435. Guilty or of Nolo Contendere—When.
er representative attests both a execution of sentence. Penal Code §1203.1. (a) In any case in which a defendant has fulfilled the
and signed such request 4 Crim. Def. Prac., Ch. 90, "Probation." conditions of probation for the entire period of probation,
le or she wishes the court to or has been discharged prior to the termination of the
e in which he or she was rel
Revocation or Suspension of period of probation,or in any other case in which a court,
her absence and without �. in its discretion and the interests of justice, determines
)y counsel. ,t clearing.
that a defendant should be granted the relief available
`firer may. upon learning of tM atourt shall have authority at any time during under this section, the defendant shall, at any time after
it.and must within 30 days probation to revoke, modify, or change its the termination of the period of probation. if he or she
iy the defendant or his or her, nsion of imposition or execution of sen- is not then serving a sentence for any offense.on probation
iuly authorized representative: tours may at any time when the ends of justice for any offense, or charged with the commission of any
e defendant is confined. re rued thereby, and when the good conduct offense, be permitted by the court to withdraw his or her
court which released him or Of.the person so held on probation shall plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere and enter a plea
�lertttate the period of probation,and discharge of not guilty; or, if he or she has been convicted after
wined by the probation offic held.
P a plea of not guilty, the court shall set aside the verdict
mens,or upon receipt from ttre exercise of the court's authority in subdivision of guilty: and. in either case, the court shall thereupon
epresentative of any prison in modify, change, or terminate probation is dismiss the accusations or information against the defen-
r certificate showing that the following: dant and except as noted below,he or she shall thereafter
n,the court shall issue its co any sentence or term or condition of proba- be released from all penalties and disabilities resulting
viously been imposed. If sen � a hearing shall be held in open court from the offense of which he or she has been convicted,
ly imposed and if the def,' t.The prosecuting attorney shall be given except as provided in Section 13555 of the Vehicle Code.
throueh counsel or in wri Witten notice and an opportunity to be heard The probationer shall be informed,in his or her probation
vided to impose sentence in papers. of this right and privilege and his or her right,
Sec. 1203.4a PENAL CODE
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if any, to petition for a certificate of rehabilitation and Cross-References
pardon. The probationer may make the application and Effect on impeachment. Evid. Code §788. y-
change of plea in person or by attorney, or by the Pardon. Penal Code §4852.01 et seq.
probation officer authorized in writing; however, in any Probation, generally. Penal Code §1203. •
subsequent prosecution of the defendant for any other of- Rehabilitation of misdemeanants. Penal Code §1203.4. M
fense, the prior conviction may be pleaded and proved Restoration of rights. Penal Code §4852.01 el seq, tr
and shall have the same effect as if probation had not been Suspension or execution of sentence. Penal Code §1201: r
granted or the accusation or information dismissed. The withdrawal of plea. Penal Code §1018.
order shall state, and the probationer shall be informed, Ref.:Cal.Fms PI.&Pr.,"Automobiles.""Elections,~
that the order does not relieve him or her of the obligation Bence"; Cal. Crim. Def, Prac.. Ch. 91. "Sentencing,"
to disclose the conviction in response to any direct "Disabilities Flowing From Conviction,"Ch. 103."Expun
question contained in any questionnaire or application for of Criminal Records."
public office, for licensure by any state or local agency,
or for contracting with the California State Lottery. §12O3.4a. Rehabilitation of Misderneanant� i
Dismissal of an accusation or information pursuant to (a) Every defendant convicted of a misdemeanor
this section does not permit a person to own, possess, or not granted probation shall, at any time after the r
have in his or her custody or control any firearm capable of one year from the date of pronouncement of jud r
of being concealed upon the person or prevent his or her if he or she has fully complied with and performed ,
conviction under Section 12021. sentence of the court, is not then serving a sentence ,
This subdivision shall apply to all applications for relief any offense and is not under charge of commission of
under this section which are filed on or after November crime and has, since the pronouncement of judg
23. 1970. lived an honest and upright life and has conformed to
(b) Subdivision (a) of this section does not apply to obeyed the laws of the land. be permitted by the
any misdemeanor which is within the provisions of to withdraw his or her plea of guilty or nolo conte
subdivision (b) of Section 42001 of the Vehicle Code. or and enter a plea of not guilty: or if he or she has
convicted after a plea of not guilty.the court shall set
to any infraction. the verdict of guilty: and in either case the court
(c) A person who petitions for a change of plea or thereupon dismiss the accusatory pleading against
setting aside of a verdict under this section may be defendant, who shall thereafter be released from
required to reimburse the count% for the actual cost of penalties and disabilities resulting from the offenseofu
services rendered.whether or not the petition is granted he has been convicted. except as provided in S
and the records are sealed or expunged, at a rate to 12021.1 of this code or Section 135;5 of the Ve '
be determined by the county board of supervisors not to Code. The defendant shall be informed of the provis'
exceed [11 one hundred twenty dollars (S120). and to of this section, either oralle or in writing. at the time
reimburse any city for the actual cost of services ren- or she is sentenced. The defendant may make
dered, whether or not the petition is granted and the application and change of plea in person or by alto
records are sealed or expunged. at a rate to be deter- or by the probation officer authorized in writing:provi
mined by the city council not to exceed [21 one hundred that in any subsequent prosecution of.uch defendant
twenty dollars ($1220). Ability to make this reimburse- anv other offense. the prior conviction may be ple
ment shall be determined by the court using the standards and proved and shall have the same effect as if relief
set forth in paragraph(2)of subdivision [31 (g)of Section not been granted pursuant to this section.
987.8 and shall not be a prerequisite to a person's eligibil- This subdivision applies to convictions which occ
ity under this section. The court may order reimbursement (More as well as those occurring after. the effective
in any case in which the petinoner appears to have the of this section.
ability to pay, without undue hardship. all or any portion (b) Subdivision(a)does not apply to anv misderne
of the cost for services established pursuant to this
falling within the provisions of subdivision (b)of Se
subdivision.
42001 of the Vehicle Code. or to am infraction.
(d) No relief shall be granted under this section unless (c) A person who petitions for a dismissal of a c
the prosecuting attorney has been given 15 days' notice
under this section may be required to reimburse the co .
of the petition for relief.The probation officer shall notify for the cost of services rendered at a rate to be determ
the prosecuting attorney when a petition is filed.pursuant by the county board of supervisors not to exceed s
to this section. dollars (S60). and to reimburse anv cin for the co
It shall be presumed that the prosecuting attorney has services rendered at a rate to be determined by the
received notice if proof of service is filed with the court. council not to exceed sixty dollars (S60). Abilityto
(e) If, after receiving notice pursuant to subdivision this reimbursement shall be determined by the court
(d), the prosecuting attorney fails to appear and object to the standards set forth in paragraph (_)of subdivisio
a petition for dismissal. the prosecuting attorney may not of Section 987.8 and shall not be a prerequisite
move to set aside or otherwise appeal the grant of that person's eligibility under this section.The court may
petition. Leg.H. 1935 ch. 604. 1941 eh. 1112. 1951 ch. reimbursement in any case in which the petitioner ap .
183, 1961 ch. 1735. 1967 ch. 1371. 1970 ch. 539. 1971 to have the ability to pay. without undue hardship.39
ch. 333, 1976 ch. 434, 1978 ch. 911. 1979 ch. 199. 1983 any portion of the cost for services established pars_
ch. 1118, 1985 ch. 1472. 1989 ch. 917, 1994 ch. 882 §1. to this subdivision. Leg.H. 1963 ch. 1647. 1965 chs. `
§1203.4. 1994 Deletes. [11 sixty dollars (S60) [21 sixty 1324, 1967 ch. 1271, 1969 ch.9,effective March 6.1
dollars (S60) [31 (f) 1978 ch.911, 1981 ch. 714, 1983 ch. 1118. 1988 ch.1
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ATTACHMENT 2
Costs associated with the preparation of Probation reports
pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203 .4 :
Probation Supervisor I (1/2 Hour) $ 19 . 80
Probation Officer III (2-1/2 Hours) 76 . 92
Clerk/Typist (1 Hour) 18 .41
Services & Supplies (Copies, Delivery) 7 . 23
Total $122 . 36
BOARD OF' SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: Z�
PHIL BATCHELOR, County Administrator a; s Costa
County
DATE: April 4, 1995 W '
SUBJECT: FIX HEARING TO ADJUST ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR CHANGE OF PLEA
REPORTS
SPECIFIC REQUEST($)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)& BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
1. FIX Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. for a public hearing on the proposal to
increase the administrative fee levied by the Probation Department for change of plea
reports from $60.00 to $120.00.
2. DIRECT the County Probation Officer to publish required notices and submit to the
Clerk of the Board for public inspection by Friday, April 14, 1995 documentation
supporting the fee increase.
BACKGROUND:
Effective January 1, 1995, the Legislature allowed each county's board of supervisors to raise
the Probation Department's administrative fee for processing of felony change of plea reports
pursuant to Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code.
At the present time, the Probation Department charges an administrative fee of $60.00 for
this service which, in fact, currently costs $122.36. The Probation Department, with the
concurrence of the Superior Court and the County Administrator, requests an increase in the
administrative fee to make it reflect the actual costs for processing of felony change of plea
reports.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
-RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOA OMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 4 , 1995 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X_ OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
X I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: _NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Contact: Gerald S. Buck, County Probation OfficerES,,`IAri 1 4_, 1995
P IL BA CHEL R,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Probation Department SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Honorable John Minney, Presiding Judge, Superior Court
County Administrator
Office of Revenue Collection BY C L DEPUTY
`0382 (10/88)
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS , CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , CALIFORNIA
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
In the Matter of
Hearing'to Adjust Administrative
Fee for Change of Plea Reports
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am now, and
at all times herein mentioned have been, a citizen of the
United States , over age 18; and that today I deposited in the
United States Postal Service in Martinez , California , postage
fully prepaid, a certified Copy Of Notice of Hearing '
to the following :
DAVID LENNON
ZM HOFWM COMPANY
PO BOX 907
CONCORD CA 94522
BUILDING MJSTRY ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 5160
SAN RAMON CA 94583
DENNIS J RAZZARI
DAVIDON HOMS
1600 SOUTH MAIN ST x+150
UAlW= CREEK CA 94596
Albert D. Seeno Construction Co.
Attn: Jeanne C. Pavao
Corporate Counsel
P. 0. Box 4113
Concord, CA 94524-4113
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing
is true and correct.
Dated April 6 , 1995 , at Martinez, California.
a
Deputy er
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Probation Department Contra RECEIVED Gerald S.Buck
TEgym. County Probation Officer
AdniiinA;igtrative Offices
Costa
50 Douglas Drive,Suite 201 MAR 2 9 n95
Martinez,California 94553-8500 County
(510)313-4180 ()��1 17 ,!"'ERVISORS
-,.�D 0.7 -
(510)313-4191 FAX CLERK,6(,)
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To: Date:
Jeanne Maglio, 3/29/95
Clerk of the Board
From: Dar l ene Smit Subject: Public Hearing for Fee
Executive Secretary Increase Approval
Attached is a notice for your use in announcing a public hearing
before the Board of Supervisors on April 25, 1995 regarding
increasing the Probation Department ' s administrative fee for
processing felony change of plea reports . I have made
arrangements for this notice to be published in the Contra Costa
Times on April 15 and April 21, 1995 as required.
Julie Enea advised me she has provided you with the necessary
Board Order to set the hearing date at the April 4, 1995 Board
meeting and the Board Order for the April 25, 1995 public
hearing. At this point, Larry Leal, Probation Director, will
plan to attend the April 25, 1995 hearing to answer any questions
that may arise.
If you have any questions, please call me.
Attachment
d3/legal.not
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AVAILABILITY OF DATA
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will hold a public
meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 1995, at 11 : 00 a.m. in the Board of
Supervisors Chambers, McBrien Administration Building, 651 Pine
Street, Martinez, California, to consider an increase to the
Probation Department ' s administrative fee for processing of
felony change of plea reports pursuant to Section 1203 .4 of the
Penal Code. Oral and written presentations on the increased fee
will be considered at the meeting.
At least ten (10) days prior to April 25, 1995, data indicating
the proposed fee, the cost or estimated cost of providing the
services for which the fee will be levied, and the revenue
sources anticipated to provide the services, will be on file in
the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at
the above address, Room 106, and will be available there for
public inspection. Names of persons to contact for more
information about specific fees will also be on file .
Dated: April 3 , 1995 ATTEST: Phil Batchelor, Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
and County AAminis ator
By: o
eputy