If a person can't make bail in Sacramento, they must remain in jail until their case eventually goes to trial. The so-called “pretrial detention” period — the time between when a person is arrested and their case reaches a courtroom for a trial — can take anywhere from several weeks to several years.
Best-case scenario: Release within 30 minutes to 2 hours after posting bail during regular business hours. More typical scenario: Release within 4-8 hours, especially during off-peak hours or weekends. Worst-case scenario: Release could be delayed for 24 hours or more in complex cases or due to logistical hurdles.
No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
Factors That Influence Bail Cost Bail of $500,000 or more is not uncommon for serious crimes such as murder, rape, or aggravated assault. It is often based on the type and severity of the charges in criminal defense, as well as the defendant's criminal history and flight risk.
Bail information is considered public record in the State of California, meaning that anyone (not only defendants themselves) can request this info. The details can be accessed via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system or the Criminal Intake Section.
Alameda County Superior Court Begin the filing process as you would with any other filing and select Request for Refund as the Document Type from the list of options in the drop-down menu. Add the details of your request for refund onto a pleading document and eFile.
All Superior Courts in California have authority over a wide variety of case types: Civil Cases - Includes both limited civil cases ($35,000 or less) and unlimited civil cases (over $35,000). Criminal Cases - Both felony and misdemeanor crimes (including such offenses as driving under the influence).
Alameda County has courts in ten different locations. Here is a rundown of the locations of each courthouse in Alameda County.
George E. McDonald Courthouse, Alameda: (510) 891-6005.