How To Post Bail at the Santa Clara County Main Jail
After a person completes the booking process at the Santa Clara County Main Jail located at 150 West Hedding Street in San Jose, California the bail amount will be set. The amount is set according to the Santa Clara County Bail Schedule. The bail amount will depend on the criminal offense, whether a misdemeanor such as a DUI or Domestic Violenceor a Felony such as DUI With Injury or a Sex Crime. A person may post bail at the main jail desk. Accepted methods of payment are cash, cashier's check and bail bond. As soon as bail is posted, the process of releasing the arrested person will begin. It takes anywhere from 3 to 6 hours before the person is released on bail. When using a cashier's check to post bail, the check must be made payable to the Santa Clara County Department of Corrections and should reference the person's name, booking number and personal file number. If you are arrested or charged with a crime in Santa Clara County, contact Christine McGuire, the Santa Clara County Defense Attorney; Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Defense Attorney/Lawyer.