Court Assignment FAQs

How can someone get out on O.R. after they have been denied release at Arraignment [first court appearance]?

The Defense attorney handling the case can make a further motion(s) for O.R., Supervised O.R. release and/or bail reduction, provided there are some changed circumstances in the case. Please consult with the defense attorney for further information.

Are the Court hearings open to the public?

Yes they are.

How do I get directions to a [specific] Court facility? What is their telephone number?

Please see the following link to the various facilities of the Santa Clara County Superior Court Santa Clara County Courthouse Locations | Superior Court of California | County of Santa Clara

How can I find out who [Public Defender or Alternate Defender] is assigned to my case?

Contact the Public Defender’s Office or the Alternate Defender’s Office at the above link and provide them with a name and case [docket] number, along with the next court date, if known.

Public Defender's Office:
https://publicdefender.sccgov.org/home

Alternate Defender's Office
https://alternatedefender.sccgov.org/home

How can I contact my Public Defender/Alternate Defender? Where are they located?

Please see the following link: https://publicdefender.sccgov.org/about-us/office-locations

What am I ‘looking at’ (as a possible sentence)?

Pretrial Services does not provide legal advice. Such question(s) need to be discussed with the attorney handling your case.