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Read. Follow. Verify.City Approval for Access to Alameda County District Attorney Case Management System
Record date · June 16, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The City Council is considering a three-year agreement to pay the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for access to their digital case management and charging software. The total cost for this access is capped at $216,000.
The city will spend $72,000 annually to integrate its legal intake processes with the Alameda County District Attorney’s RD3 system, which affects how city attorneys manage and file criminal charges.
Who It Affects
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City Attorney
The office will gain access to the county's digital case management system to perform intake and charging duties.
Alameda County District Attorney’s Office
The office will receive $72,000 annually in exchange for providing system access to the city.
Key Facts
- The City Council is asked to authorize a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
- The agreement provides the City Attorney access to the Alameda County District Attorney’s 'RD3' Intake and Charging Module.
- The annual cost for this system access is $72,000.
- The total expenditure for the three-year term is capped at $216,000.
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- The item is currently listed as a Consent Calendar item.
- The file number for this legislative action is 2026-6047.
- The item was introduced on May 19, 2026.
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Inter-agency Data Sharing Cost
The city is paying a significant annual fee ($72k) to access a county-level software module, highlighting the cost of digital integration between local and county legal systems.
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