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Oakland is the largest city in Alameda County and runs its own police department, so an Oakland arrest starts with OPD rather than the Sheriff — the county custody record only appears after the transfer.
Table Of Contents
Bail Bonds In Oakland
Arrest & Booking — What Happens First
Oakland Police Department & Jurisdiction
Where Defendants End Up
Alameda County Sheriff's Jail System
Facility Map
Oakland's Court — René C. Davidson Courthouse
What Bail Costs
Payment Plans
Who Qualifies
Why Choose The Bail Network
Common Oakland Charges
What We Need
Oakland FAQs
Other Alameda County Cities
Oakland, Alameda County
Bail Bonds In
Oakland, CA
Oakland has 429,114 residents, the largest city in Alameda County and one of the most significant cities in the entire Bay Area. Everything that follows on this page is written around that scale: OPD is a large department, the courts here are busy, and the first hours after an arrest are where families lose the most time guessing.
The Oakland Police Department is at 455 7th Street. It was formed in 1853 by Oakland's first mayor, Horace W. Carpentier, making it one of the oldest police departments in California. Its first town marshal, John McCann, was appointed on October 15, 1853, and worked out of a small waterfront building that also housed the police court and the jail.
Today OPD is organized into five geographical patrol divisions and receives roughly 550,000 calls for service a year. Which division made the arrest doesn't change the bail process, but it does change where someone is physically held in the first hours.
Oakland was incorporated as a town on May 4, 1852, and re-incorporated as a city on March 25, 1854, by acts of the California Legislature.
Oakland's criminal courthouse is confirmed: the René C. Davidson Courthouse at 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612, (510) 891-6000. The court also operates the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse at 661 Washington Street for other calendars, but the René C. Davidson is the confirmed answer for criminal matters. The courthouse printed on the notice to appear still governs a specific case.
Because Oakland is an independent-PD city, a county custody search in the first hours after an arrest can legitimately come back empty. Once the transfer into the Sheriff's jail system is complete, the record posts countywide and the bond can be posted.
Arrested in Oakland right now?
(213) 510-2764Call — give us the full name and date of birth and we determine exactly where the defendant is in the Oakland booking flow and have the bond ready the moment bail is set.
Oakland At A Glance
- CountyAlameda County, California
- Population429,114 — the largest city in Alameda County
- IncorporatedIncorporated as the town of Oakland on May 4, 1852 and re-incorporated as a city on March 25, 1854, by acts of the California Legislature.
- PolicingOakland Police Department — the city's own department
- Police headquarters455 7th St, Oakland, CA 94612
- CourthouseConfirmed — the René C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, (510) 891-6000. See the court section below.
Arrest & Booking — What Happens First
Every Oakland arrest follows the same path. Here is each step, with the real contact at each one.
Find An InmateArrest and initial holding
A Oakland arrest is made by Oakland Police Department officers. The department can hold and process someone at its own facility before any transfer into county custody, which is why a county custody search in the first hours can legitimately come back empty.
Transfer into county custody
Anyone not cited and released moves into the Alameda County Sheriff's Office jail system, anchored by Santa Rita Jail, 5325 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, (925) 551-6500. We confirm the exact housing location by phone rather than assuming it.
Bail is set
Once booking is complete, bail is usually set from the countywide bail schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b. A judge can raise, lower, or eliminate it at arraignment.
Posting the bond
We post directly with the facility holding your loved one. Premiums are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and run 10% of the bail amount, with as low as 1% down for qualifying cosigners.
Oakland Police Department — Official Sources
Every number and address below is an official government source — the station that polices Oakland, the county department that runs the jails, and the intake facility a Oakland booking passes through. When information conflicts, trust these over any third-party site.
Oakland Police Department
455 7th St, Oakland, CA 94612
The city's own police department — one of the oldest in California, organized into five geographical patrol divisions and taking roughly 550,000 calls for service a year.
Alameda County Superior Court — René C. Davidson Courthouse
Confirmed: Oakland's criminal courthouse is the René C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612, (510) 891-6000.
Alameda County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail system, anchored by Santa Rita Jail, 5325 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, (925) 551-6500. A city-police arrest only appears in county custody once the transfer is complete.
René C. Davidson Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 891-6000
Confirmed as Oakland's criminal courthouse. The courthouse named on the notice to appear governs a specific case.
Nearest Jail Facility
Who Books Oakland Arrests — And Where They're Held
Oakland arrests start with the Oakland Police Department's own facility before any transfer into county custody, so a county search in the first hours can legitimately come back empty. Once the transfer happens, the county system below is where the record lives.
Official ACSO Inmate LocatorOakland Police Department
PolicingOakland's own police department handles the initial arrest and any local holding before a county transfer. Arrest reports and first-hour custody questions start here.
County Custody
BookingA booking from Oakland is processed inside the Alameda County Sheriff's Office jail system. The Sheriff's Office routes by classification rather than by city of arrest, so we do not name a specific facility here — call us with a name and date of birth and we confirm the exact location before you drive anywhere.
Finding A Oakland Inmate
24/7 SearchCall The Bail Network — give us the full name and date of birth and we search the county system for you, confirm the exact facility, and tell you the bail amount the moment it posts.
Where Bail Is Set
Bail is set once booking is complete, regardless of whether the arrest came from Oakland Police Department. Most bail amounts follow the countywide schedule set under Penal Code §1269b — not a city-specific schedule — and a judge can raise or lower it at arraignment. If you cannot locate your loved one right after a Oakland-area arrest, call us and we will tell you exactly where they are.
Official Sources · This page provides general information only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney regarding your specific situation.
Alameda County Sheriff's Jail System WHERE DEFENDANTS END UP
A Oakland arrest starts with Oakland Police Department and then moves into the Sheriff's Office jail system, anchored by Santa Rita Jail, 5325 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, (925) 551-6500. Call us with a name and date of birth and we confirm the exact location and the bail amount before you travel.
Alameda County jail systemFacility Map — Both Locations An Arrest Touches
Oakland Police Department
455 7th St, Oakland, CA 94612
The city police department handling Oakland arrests.
Get directionsRené C. Davidson Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 891-6000
The Alameda County Superior Court location in Oakland.
Get directionsOakland's Court
René C. Davidson Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 891-6000
Office hours: See the courthouse's own page on the Alameda County Superior Court site for current public hours.
René C. Davidson Courthouse has direct jurisdiction over cases from An Alameda County Superior Court location inside the city of Oakland, carrying criminal calendars.. Confirmed as Oakland's criminal courthouse. The courthouse named on the notice to appear governs a specific case.
René C. Davidson Courthouse guide Alameda County Superior CourtAlameda County Superior Court
Alameda County criminal cases are heard in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, which runs courthouses across the county rather than a single location. The courthouse printed on the notice to appear is the authoritative answer for where a case is heard.
Alameda County Superior Court Alameda County courthouse overviewCourt Dates & Case Records
Court dates and case records for Alameda County cases are handled through the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The courthouse printed on the notice to appear is the authoritative answer for where a case is heard — we confirm it with you when the bond is posted.
Alameda County Superior CourtBail Amounts In Oakland — And What It Costs You
Bail set at booking follows Alameda County's uniform bail schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b, so amounts in Oakland match the countywide figures — there is no separate Oakland schedule. Premiums are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and typically run 10% of the bail amount.
Bail Payment Breakdown
| Total Bail Amount | 10% Premium (Total Cost) | 1% Down (To Start) |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $500 | $50 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
Examples only. The 1% tier requires approved credit and a qualifying cosigner.
How The Math Works
Bail is set at $25,000. California's regulated premium is 10%, so your cost is $2,500. The Bail Network posts the full $25,000 with the court. The premium is earned and non-refundable once the bond is posted — that is California Insurance Code §1800, not our policy. Qualifying families can arrange payment plans starting as low as 1% down.
What Bail Costs By Charge Level
Legal Authority
Bail schedules are set by the Alameda County Superior Court judges in accordance with California Penal Code §1269b. Specific amounts may vary based on prior convictions and special circumstances.
Payment Plans — How Families Actually Pay
The premium is regulated, but how you pay it is not one-size-fits-all. Qualifying families can start as low as 1% down and pay the balance on a written schedule.
Payment Plans
Flexible schedules on the premium itself — ask about monthly arrangements built around what you actually earn.
Collateral Options
Many bonds, especially lower-tier misdemeanors and first-offense DUIs, do not require collateral at all.
Multiple Payment Methods
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, ACH bank transfer, Zelle, and cash.
The 10% premium is non-refundable once the bond is posted, regardless of the case outcome — that is California law (Insurance Code §1800), not Bail Network policy.
Qualifications
Who Qualifies — Bail Denial And Down-Payment Tiers
Misdemeanor Arrests — Almost Always Bailable
The county bail schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b applies, so no judge is required for most cases. Release is often same-day once bail is set and the bond is posted.
Felony Arrests — Usually Bailable
Bail is commonly set at arraignment, and Penal Code §1270.1 requires a formal hearing before release on certain serious or violent felonies.
Bail-Denial Cases — Bail May Be Denied
Under Article I, §12 of the California Constitution, bail can be denied for capital offenses and for violent or sexual-assault felonies where the evidence is strong. In re Humphrey (2021) requires courts to weigh ability to pay before setting an unaffordable amount.
Domestic Violence — Protective Orders Apply
An Emergency Protective Order is often issued at arrest, with a longer Criminal Protective Order possible at arraignment. No-contact conditions typically apply on release — read them carefully before going home.
When Bail Can Be Denied
Under Article I, §12 of the California Constitution, bail can be denied for capital offenses, and for felonies involving acts of violence or sexual assault on another person, when the facts are evident and the presumption of guilt is great.
In In re Humphrey (2021), the California Supreme Court held that a court cannot set bail an arrestee is unable to afford without first considering their ability to pay and less restrictive alternatives. That argument is made at the bail hearing itself.
Payment Options
Down-Payment Tiers
1% is the lowest down payment we offer, but 5% is generally the sweet spot for bail bond payments.
- 1%1% downLowest Down
Strongest cosigner profile — good credit, long employment, homeowner or verifiable equity.
- 3%3% down
Solid credit and stable work history, with a local cosigner.
- 5%5% downSweet Spot
Mixed credit or shorter work history, still with a qualifying cosigner.
- 10%10% down
No cosigner, thin credit, prior failure-to-appear history, or a high-exposure charge.
We tell you the tier you actually qualify for before anything is signed — never a low number quoted to get you off the phone.
Why Choose The Bail Network
24/7 Live Agents
Real people, every call, every day, including nights and holidays.
10% State-Regulated Rate
The premium is set under California law — no padding, no hidden fees.
Fast Booking Search
We often locate the custody record before you arrive at the facility.
Free House Calls
Mobile agents come to you when getting to an office is not realistic.
Licensed Across California
One team statewide, so there is no confusion about who handles what.
Federal & Immigration Bonds
The full range of case types handled with the same care as a county bond.
Common Oakland Charges — From DUI To Felony
Every charge below is a full guide on this site — what the bail usually runs, how the premium is calculated, and what the release timeline realistically looks like in Alameda County.
DUI / DWI Bail Bonds
24-hour bail for drunk-driving arrests under Vehicle Code §23152.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
Bail and protective-order guidance for PC §273.5 and §243(e)(1) cases.
Drug Possession & Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for possession, sales, trafficking, and prescription-related cases.
Theft Bail Bonds
Bail for petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, and receipt of stolen property.
Burglary Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree, second-degree, and auto burglary under PC §459.
Robbery Bail Bonds
Bail for armed and unarmed robbery charges under PC §211.
Warrant Bail Bonds
Clear bench warrants and arrest warrants fast without unnecessary jail time.
Elder Abuse Bail Bonds
Bail for financial, physical, or neglect-based elder abuse charges.
Manslaughter Bail Bonds
Bail for voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular manslaughter under PC §192.
Murder Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree and second-degree murder charges under PC §187.
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Bail for misdemeanors with quick release and flexible payment plans.
Felony Bail Bonds
Bail for felony charges and serious criminal allegations.
Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Bail for reckless driving, hit-and-run, and suspended-license arrests.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Bail for simple battery, assault, and aggravated assault cases.
Failure To Appear (FTA) Bail Bonds
Bail for FTA warrants and missed court dates.
Probation Violation Bail Bonds
Bail for technical and substantive probation violations.
Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for illegal firearm, concealed carry, and weapons allegations.
Federal Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for federal court charges and pretrial release.
Immigration Bonds
Bonds for ICE detainers and immigration court proceedings.
What We Need — Info That Speeds Things Up
The more of this you have when you call, the faster we can locate the defendant and start the bond. Missing a few details? Call anyway — we can usually find the record with just a name and a city.
Find An InmateFull Legal Name
The defendant's full legal name, spelled exactly as it appears on their ID — this is how the jail system indexes them.
Date Of Birth
Their date of birth. Common names return dozens of matches; the DOB is how we confirm we have the right person.
Arrest Location
The city where the arrest happened, and the facility if you know it. This tells us which agency is holding them.
Booking Number
The booking number, if it has been issued yet. Not required — if you don't have it, we locate the record ourselves.
Your Contact Info
Your full name and a phone number that actually reaches you — release updates move fast once the bond is posted.
Your Relationship
Your relationship to the defendant. This shapes how the bond, payment plan, and any cosigner paperwork are structured.
Oakland FAQs
Which Oakland courthouse will the case be heard at?
The René C. Davidson Courthouse at 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, (510) 891-6000 — confirmed for criminal matters. The courthouse printed on the notice to appear remains the authority for a specific case, and call us if the paperwork is unclear.
Does Oakland PD hold people, or do they go straight to Santa Rita?
Oakland runs its own department, so someone can be held and processed by OPD before any transfer into the Alameda County Sheriff's jail system. That gap is exactly why an early county search comes back empty. Call with a name and date of birth and we track the transfer for you.
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