Contra Costa County is broadly divided into three sub-areas: West County, including of the cities of El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, as well as the unincorporated communities of Kensington, El Sobrante, North Richmond, Rodeo, Crockett, and Port Costa.
If you are: a person (this includes sole-proprietors) you may claim up to $12,500; if you are a Corporation, limited liability company or partnership, you may claim up to $6,250.
The fines for different speeding levels include: $238 + 1 DMV point – 1-15 MPH over limit. $367 + 1 DMV point – 16-25 MPH over limit. $490 + 1 DMB point – 26+ MPH over limit.
The Superior Court of Contra Costa implemented its E-filing system in 2022. They selected Odyssey Case Manager from Tyler Technologies, a software solution in use by 29 of the 58 courts in the state.
California assigns DMV points for various traffic violations. Points range from one point for minor infractions (speeding) to two points for more serious offenses (drunk driving). A driver's license can be suspended for accumulating six points in 12 months, eight points in 24 months, and ten points in 36 month.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (DE-SOWN-YAY) proudly represents California's 10th Congressional District, which includes much of Contra Costa County and a part of Alameda County.
The median property tax rate in Contra Costa is 1.36%, which is significantly higher than both the national median of 0.99% and the California state median of 1.21%.