At Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC we understand that family members and loved ones who have someone being held in the Alameda County jail system or Santa Rita jail are interested in information regarding jail release and posting bail. You will find information regarding bail release below, however we highly recommend that you seek the services of an attorney prior to contacting a bail bondsman.

In some cases, those who are incarcerated in the Alameda County jail may be eligible for ROR, or release on their own recognizance. In addition, our attorneys know that often times it is desirable to obtain the services of a lawyer who may be able to set up a bail hearing in which the amount originally set for bail may be reduced. Before you automatically post bail or call a bondsman for jail release from the Santa Rita jail, talk with an experienced attorney.

Bail bondsmen generally charge a nonrefundable fee of approximately 10% to 15% of the total bail amount. When you hire an attorney, the bail premium can be lowered to 8%, or, in some cases, to 7% - because bail bondsmen are permitted to charge lower premiums to clients who hire attorneys. This is why it is essential that you learn if bail may be eliminated or reduced before taking action.

Here is more information regarding jail/bail release for the Alameda County jail system:

Before requesting information regarding release dates, bail amount, etc. you should have the inmates PFN or personal file number, name, and correct date of birth.
To have the incarcerated released from jail when he/she is eligible, bail may be posted 24 hours/day, 7 days a week in the lobby of the Santa Rita Jail.
It can take up to several hours for an inmate to be released once bail is posted, so it's recommended that you not come to the jail before receiving a call from the inmate.
All required paperwork must be completed by the inmate once granted jail release before inmate is free to go. The inmate will complete this paperwork at the Santa Rita jail.
Inmates who have no money or inadequate clothing for weather conditions will be provided with welfare clothing and provided a free bus pass or B.A.R.T. ticket along with transportation schedules.

The Santa Rita Jail is located at

5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568

To obtain further information regarding bail amounts, jail release, court dates, charges and more, call 1-925-551-6500.