Antioch Jail

Q: Does Contra Costa County have bail?

Does Contra Costa County have bail? Yes, California is a bail state, and Contra Costa County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Contra Costa County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Contra Costa County? The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest. 1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The Contra Costa County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond. 4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond. 5. Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center. 6. A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.

Q: Who can set bail in Contra Costa County?

Who can set bail in Contra Costa County? For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention. There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.

Q: When is bail set in Contra Costa County California?

When is bail set in Contra Costa County California? For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Antioch Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Antioch Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Antioch Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 925-778-2441. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Antioch Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Contra Costa County?

What happens during booking in Contra Costa County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Contra Costa County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Antioch Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Antioch Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Contra Costa County and other California and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Antioch Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 925-778-2441 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Antioch Jail booking process take?

How long does the Antioch Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Antioch Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Antioch Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Antioch Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Antioch Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 925-778-2441 for the information you are looking for. The Jail Roster Report also links to the county arrests for the day as well as the Incident Report, which details all the calls that Contra Costa Sheriff Deputies were called to, and what the outcome was. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Contra Costa County and every other county in California.

Antioch Jail Inmate Search

The Antioch Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Antioch Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Contra Costa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 65,600 offenders.

The following charts of Contra Costa County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Contra Costa County Corrections Department, the state of California Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Contra Costa County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Contra Costa County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Antioch Jail

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The Antioch Jail in California is a medium security detention center located at 300 “L” Street, Antioch, CA, 94509 with a daily average of 30 inmates. It was built to accommodate 13 inmates and can hold up to adult inmates over the age of 18 who have already been convicted of a crime under California law. Inmates can get up to one visit a day with a maximum of two visits, each lasting fifteen minutes. The best way to locate an inmate is to know the full legal name and date of birth and call either 925-779-6907 or 925-646-4496. Visitation hours at the Antioch Jail in California are Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. Two people can visit at one time for up to 15 minutes. Antioch Jail in California houses inmates who have been arrested or cited and requires all visitors to be screened by a full body scanner. In April 2023, the California Department of Corrections expedited the release of almost 3,500 incarcerated persons serving a sentence for non-violent offenses. The death of an inmate in a county jail housing unit is currently under investigation. Antioch Jail in California is unique in that it houses both adult male and female offenders, has a minimum security level, and offers inmates access to commissary accounts, visitation, and mail services. Inmates range from low level misdemeanor offenders to those being held and awaiting trial for violent crimes such as robbery, rape, and murder. The jail has approximately 600 bookings per year with a daily average of 30 inmates. Visitation is allowed any day between 10am-8pm for up to 15 minutes with two people at a time. Inmates can also receive money orders, checks or cash via mail or drop off at the jail.

Antioch Police: 925-778-2441
Adult Probation: 925-313-4000
Arrests: 925-646-4496
Criminal Court: 925-646-4099
District Attorney: 925-957-2200
Inmate Accounts: 925-646-4496
Inmate Info: 925-646-4496
Juvenile Court: 925-646-4099
Juvenile Hall: 925-957-2700
Juvenile Probation: 925-313-4000
Public Defender: 925-335-8000
Sheriff: 925-646-2441
Victims Help: 925-957-8650
Visitation: 925-646-4496

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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The booking process explained for Antioch Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Antioch Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Antioch Jail include:

Identification verification.
Taking mugshots.
Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA sample collection.
A full-body search.
Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 925-778-2441.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Antioch Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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What are the bail options in Contra Costa County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Antioch Jail in Antioch for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 925-778-2441 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
Licensed bail bond agencies in Contra Costa County can provide assistance.
County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Contra Costa County, California, see the Antioch Jail Bail Guide.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Antioch Jail? What is the Schedule?

Antioch Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

300 “L” Street
Antioch, CA 94509
925-778-2441

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 925-778-2441 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 925-778-2441 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Antioch Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-778-2441 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Antioch Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Antioch Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-778-2441 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Antioch Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Antioch Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-778-2441 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Antioch Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Antioch Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-778-2441 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Antioch Jail, and what can I send them?

Antioch Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Antioch Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Antioch Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
300 “L” Street
Antioch, CA 94509

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
300 “L” Street
Antioch, CA 94509

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Antioch Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Antioch Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
300 “L” Street
Antioch, CA 94509

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Antioch Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-778-2441 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Antioch Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Antioch Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-778-2441 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Antioch Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Antioch Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-778-2441 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Antioch Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Antioch Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-778-2441 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Antioch Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Contra Costa County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Contra Costa County?

Contra Costa County County Jails

Marsh Creek Detention Facility Martinez Detention Facility West County Detention Facility

Contra Costa County City Jails

Antioch Jail

Contra Costa County Juvenile Facilities

Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Contra Costa County?

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The booking process explained for Antioch Jail

What are the bail options in Contra Costa County after an arrest?

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