Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall

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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall, call the jail’s booking line at 925-957-2700. 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. Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall?

What is the booking process like at the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall? 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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 925-957-2700 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall booking process take?

How long does the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall? 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall?

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To search for an inmate in the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall, 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 925-957-2700 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.

Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall Inmate Search

The Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall maintains an average of 290 offenders in custody on any given day. The Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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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Question 2

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Juvenile Hall: 925-957-2700
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 procedure at Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall includes the following steps:

Personal identification confirmation.
Mugshots for record-keeping.
Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
DNA collection may be required.
Conducting a thorough body search.
Securing personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 925-957-2700.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to handle bail after an arrest in Contra Costa County

If someone has been booked at Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall in Martinez, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 925-957-2700.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Contra Costa County.
Property within Contra Costa County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Contra Costa County, California, visit the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall? What is the Schedule?

Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

202 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553-4898
925-957-2700

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 925-957-2700 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 925-957-2700 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-957-2700 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-957-2700 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-957-2700 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-957-2700 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall, and what can I send them?

Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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:
202 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553-4898

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
202 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553-4898

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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall 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:
202 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553-4898

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-957-2700 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-957-2700 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 Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-957-2700 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-957-2700 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall? 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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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall Inmate Mail Guidelines

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Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

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