Setting bail in California requires judges to release defendants before trial on affordable bail or with nonfinancial conditions of release unless the judge concludes, based on clear and convincing evidence, that these alternatives will not reasonably protect the public and the victim, or reasonably assure the ...
A misdemeanor is described as a crime where the maximum sentence is no longer than one year in a county jail and a fine up to $1,000. An aggravated misdemeanor is a crime can be punished by up to one year in a county jail and a fine of $1,000 or more.
In California, each county creates a bail schedule that provides baseline amounts for crimes based on severity. For instance, Riverside County's bail schedule prescribes $3,500 bail for a standard first-offense misdemeanor DUI.
For any felony offense for which no presumptive bail is set forth, bail is fixed at $10,000. For any misdemeanor offense for which no presumptive bail is set forth, bail is fixed at zero.
For criminal histories, arrest records, copies of citations, dispositions, court dates and records, warrant checks and Information, and restraining order information, please contact the Superior Court, 725 Court St., Martinez or Call (925) 608-1000. For crime statistics, call (925) 335-1592.
In 1998, the Municipal Courts were abolished and we now have one unified Superior Court with courthouses in Martinez, Richmond, Walnut Creek and Pittsburg. Contra Costa County Superior Courts have been the venue of several high profile criminal and civil cases.
Please tell us as much as you can about what you are looking for, and tell us how we can reach you, including by email. Fill out and send a Request for Judicial Administrative Records form to the Public Information Officer by fax at (925) 608-2658 or by email at: mediainfo@contracostaurts.ca.
How can I find out if I have a warrant for my arrest? We do not provide warrant information to the public. Contact the court of jurisdiction, or your local law enforcement agency.
Every case-initiating document filed in the Central District must be filed electronically, except: (a) in criminal cases; (b) in sealed cases, or where leave to file the case under seal is sought; or (c) where the filer is exempt from e-filing pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.2(a), such as parties who are not represented by ...