MARTINEZ, California — Residents and organizations who want to comment on the Contra Costa County Superior Court’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to submit written comments, according to the court’s October 13 public notice.

The court is seeking public input on its Proposed Baseline Budget Plan under California Government Code section 68511.7. The invitation concerns a proposed plan, not a final adopted budget. The notice does not state that a public hearing or an in-person appearance is required to submit comments.

Where to send comments

The court directs written comments to its Public Information Office:

  • Email: mediainfo@contracosta.courts.ca.gov
  • Postal address: Public Information Office, Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94553.
  • Deadline: October 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. local time.

Because the deadline is today, email may be more practical than postal mail for people who have not yet submitted their views. The notice requires comments to be submitted in writing. Readers should confirm any questions about receipt or formatting directly with the court’s Public Information Office.

How to review the proposal

The court’s official invitation and proposed budget document (PDF) is posted on the Contra Costa Superior Court website. The notice says a printed copy may also be requested from the Public Information Office.

When reviewing the proposal, residents may wish to examine how planned spending affects court access, staffing, language assistance, public services and case-processing capacity. These are questions for public review, not claims that the court has proposed specific reductions or increases. California58 has not independently audited the budget figures.

This is a county-specific public participation deadline. For broader local coverage and services, visit California58’s Contra Costa County page.

Primary source

Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa — Invitation for Comment on Proposed Budget FY 2026–2027, issued October 13, 2026 (PDF).

Verified October 27, 2026. This article is a public-service notice and does not advocate any particular budget position.

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