General Resources

How to Find, Contact, or Visit an Inmate in Santa Clara County

Has a friend or family member recently been arrested? Here’s all the information you need to help you locate a prisoner in San Jose and the Greater San Jose area and figure out how to visit, call, or message them. 

Santa Clara County Courthouse Locations & Contact Information

Contact info for all major Santa Clara County courthouses, including the HOJ, South County Courthouse, Palo Alto Courthouse and Juvenile Justice Courthouse.

What to do if Stopped by Police

A list of things to keep in mind if you are stopped by the San Jose police.

How do I Post Bail for an Inmate in Santa Clara County?

What is bail and how does it work in Santa Clara County? “Bail” refers to the amount of money that a defendant must pay (or “post”) to the Department of Correction (DOC) in order to be released from jail. Bail is intended to assure the DOC, prosecutor and judge that the defendant will appear in…

Arraignments – What to Expect Your First Day in Court

When a person is accused of wrongdoing, the criminal-legal process can seem daunting and confusing. You’ve been given a first court date, what can you expect?

I just got a call that the police investigator investigating my case wants me to talk and clear up my matter. Won’t I “look guilty” if I refuse to give a statement?

The police are legally entitled to lie to you in any interview and pretend evidence exists to try to get you to confess. Why in the world would you step into that arena without a strong equalizer?

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