Jail Questions

How does someone get out of jail after being arrested?

An individual who has been arrested and booked into jail may be released from custody while their case is still ongoing.

Some ways to be released include:

• A judge might review what they were arrested for and grant them an own recognizance release. This release may require being supervised by our office.
• They might receive a citation from the Sheriff and be released.
• They might be able to post bail.
• They might be released if charges are not filed.

If an individual is not released or is unable to post bail, then they may ask to be released when they go to court.

Sometimes, an individual might not get released or be allowed to post bail - for example, they might have a probation or parole hold.

I got released from custody on my own recognizance but did not receive any paperwork.

Call us at (408) 918-7900 during regular business hours.

Where and at what time are people released from jail?

People can be released from the Main Jail or Elmwood as their releases are processed. There is no set time.

What happens to the information I provide to Pretrial Services?

It is placed in a confidential envelope in the court file.

How can I be notified when someone is released from custody?

You can use this service to sign up for release notifications: VINELink (vineapps.com)

How can I find out if someone is in custody and what their bail is?

Use the Sheriff's inmate locator: Find Inmate - OVR (sccgov.org)