Criminal
Criminal Division Information
A criminal case begins when a prosecutor (District Attorney) files formal charges, a person is arrested, or a grand jury issues an indictment. In all criminal cases, the defendant (person accused of a crime) is presumed to be innocent. That means he or she may not be convicted of a crime unless proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Basics of Criminal Court
Racial Justice Act
- rja@contracosta.courts.ca.gov
- Zoom Information:
Topic: RJA Department's Zoom Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
https://contracosta-courts-ca.zoomgov.com/j/1652388765?pwd=9Cip4vEquzwAYzqaeJhmEqIejgDed5.1
Meeting ID: 165 238 8765
Passcode: 262540
Petition to Terminate Sex Offender Registration - PC 290.5
Mental Health Diversion Misdemeanor & Felony Cases - PC 1001.36
Online Services for Criminal
Departments
- Department 4
- Department 6
- Department 8
- Department 10
- Department 13
- Department 15
- Department 17
- Department 20
- Department 21
- Department 22
- Department 24
- Department 27
- Department 29
- Department 31
- Department 32
- Department 33
- Department 36
- Department 37
Bail Schedules
- Standing Order Regarding Bail Schedule - July 8, 2026
- 2026 Felony Bail Schedule Narrative - EFFECTIVE 7/8/26
- 2026 Felony Bail Schedule - EFFECTIVE 7/8/26
- 2026 Misdemeanor Bail Schedule Narrative - EFFECTIVE 7/8/26
- 2026 Misdemeanor Bail Schedule - EFFECTIVE 7/8/26
- 2025 Felony Bail Schedule
- 2025 Misdemeanor Bail Schedule
- 2024 Felony Bail Schedule
- 2024 Misdemeanor Bail Schedule
Location and Other Information
- Location and Hours
- Court Forms
- Court Records
- Help for Victims and Witnesses of Crimes
- Legal Services Referral
- How to Apply for a Pardon
Public Hours of Operation
The hours of operation for the Court Clerk's Office for the Criminal Division are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (excluding court holidays)
Notices
- On April 5, 2023, the Court discharged its accountability to collect old criminal, juvenile delinquency, and traffic debt.
- The approved order to discharge debt may be found here:
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Discharge Application & Order - Criminal Cases (as of Mar 2023)
- On May 26, 2020, the Court discharged its accountability to collect old criminal debt.
- The approved order to discharge debt may be found here:
- You may download the list of discharged cases here:
Announcements
First District Seeking Attorneys to Represent Inmates in Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings
The Regional Habeas Corpus Panel Committee for the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, is seeking qualified lawyers to represent indigent persons in death penalty-related habeas corpus proceedings in the Superior Courts. For information about how to apply for an appointment please use the following links:
Qualification Criteria for Appointment (Rule of Court 8.652)
Application for Appointment in a Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceeding (JCC Form HC-100)
The rate of pay for such representation has not been set.
Attorneys with their principal place of business in the First District, or with their principal place of business outside the State of California, should send their completed application and application materials to the email below. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.562(d)(2)(C).) Applications should be addressed to the Regional Habeas Corpus Panel Committee.