Contra Costa supervisors approve vendor contract for SCAP reimbursements after public objections

Dec 16, 2025

After extensive public comment, the Board of Supervisors separately voted to approve renewal of a county contract with Justice Benefits Inc. to prepare State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAP) reimbursement applications. Undersheriff Mike Kasten told the board the vendor compiles post‑conviction census data for fiscal reimbursements; community groups urged a fuller public presentation.

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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted to renew a three‑year contract with Justice Benefits Incorporated that assists the sheriff’s office in compiling data and applying for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAP) reimbursements.

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