Criminal Court
Criminal Court is the court where the state holds people accountable for violations of criminal law. Only the State, through the office of the District Attorney in each county, can charge individuals with criminal violations. For more information about how criminal cases proceed, see the: Overview of the California Court System. Criminal cases range from infractions to misdemeanors to felonies. |
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WHAT YOU CAN LEARN HERE
- You can learn about different types of criminal violations
- How arrest warrants work
- How to post and get back bail/bond
- How to get copies of criminal court records
- How to get protective/restraining orders
- How to pay fines
- Information about Drug Court Services
- Appeal a conviction
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WHAT YOU CAN DO HERE
- You can get resource and referral information
- Find links to court rules and forms that you may need for your case
WHAT YOU CANNOT DO HERE
- You cannot post bond
- Pay fines
- File documents through this website
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COURTHOUSE INFORMATION
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For Your Information - Orders regarding Genetic Marker Typing
Defendants in criminal cases may be ordered to submit two (2) blood samples and one (1) saliva sample for the purposeof Genetic Marker Typing pursuant to Section 296 of the Penal Code. Samples will be obtained in a medially approved manner.
If the defendant is in custody, samples will usually be taken before the defendant is released.
If the defendant is out of custody, the defendant should report to the Santa Rita Rehabilitation Center Lobby with a copy of the order from the judge on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Please note that you must arrive by 5:30 PM to ensure time for sampling. The Sheriff's Department will conduct the prescribed sample collection for all qualifying out of custody defendants.
For more information, please contact the Alameda County Sheriff's Department at the Santa Rita Jail at (925) 551-6500.
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