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Oakland Administration Building
The Oak Street building connected to René C. Davidson by an underground corridor — family law, civil trials and civil records, one block from the county's main criminal courthouse.
Table Of Contents
Courthouse Overview
What Administration Building handles and who it serves.
Hours & Contact
Calendar days, counter hours, and the 24-hour jail window.
Reviews
What Alameda County families say about working with us.
Bail Options & Charges
What a bond costs and the charges we handle.
Parking & Directions
Getting there, screening, and what to bring.
Departments & Case Types
Arraignment, misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic.
How To Post Bail
The legal framework and the practical steps.
Nearby Jails
Where the bond is actually posted.
Related Courthouses & Cities
Other Alameda County court locations and the cities served here.
Courthouse FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we get most.
Administration Building — Family law, civil trial departments and civil records for the county
The Oakland Administration Building sits directly across Oak Street from the René C. Davidson Courthouse, connected to it by an underground corridor. The two buildings function as one complex, which is why a case number can send someone to either address.
This building houses Family Law and Civil Trial departments, and it has been the location of the Court's Civil Records Management Office since 2008. It is not where criminal calendars are heard — those run across the street at René C. Davidson, and at Wiley W. Manuel a few blocks west.
A bond is never filed at any of these buildings. Alameda County custody is at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, and that is where a release actually happens.
At A Glance
- Address
- 1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- Phone
- (510) 272-6030
- Connected To
- René C. Davidson Courthouse, across Oak Street, by an underground corridor
- Houses
- Family Law and Civil Trial departments
- Civil Records
- Home of the Court's Civil Records Management Office since 2008
- Criminal Calendars
- Not here — those run at René C. Davidson and Wiley W. Manuel
Hours & Contact
Court Calendar
Monday to Friday, excluding court holidays. Departments start at different times — the notice to appear prints the department and the time.
Public Counter
Weekday business hours. Alameda County Superior Court does not publish an identical counter schedule for every location, so call before making the drive.
Weekends & Holidays
Closed. No filings, no counter, no hearings.
Jail Release Window
Santa Rita Jail processes bail around the clock, including every hour this courthouse is dark.
Contact
- Building phone: (510) 272-6030
- Main court directory: (510) 891-6000
- Civil Records Management Office: Located in this building since 2008
- 1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- A closed courthouse does not stop a release. A bond posted at 2am on a Sunday is posted — the courthouse simply is not part of that transaction.
- If someone is arrested Friday evening and no bond is posted, the first appearance generally waits for the next court day. That is the single biggest reason families post before the hearing rather than after it.
- Court holidays follow the court's own list, not the federal one. Check alameda.courts.ca.gov before assuming a Monday is open.
What We Have Not Confirmed
- — Alameda County Superior Court is one unified trial court and does not publish a city-by-city assignment list for adult criminal cases. The courthouse printed on the notice to appear is the authoritative answer for any specific case.
What Families Say
“Our son was booked downtown on a Saturday and the courthouse was closed until Monday. They posted the bond that night and explained exactly which courthouse the case would be heard at.”
Marisol R. · Alameda County, CA
“I had no idea the jail and the courthouse were two different places in two different cities. One phone call and they handled all of it. No office visit, everything signed from my kitchen table.”
David K. · Alameda County, CA
“Straight answers about what it would cost before I paid anything, and they put the court date in writing so we could not miss it. That mattered more than anything else.”
Angela T. · Alameda County, CA
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
Criminal calendars are not heard in this building, so the charges below are the countywide list we bond. If a family member is in custody, the case is at René C. Davidson or Wiley W. Manuel and the bond is filed at Santa Rita Jail.
| Bail Amount | 10% Premium | As Low As 1% Down |
|---|---|---|
| $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 |
| $250,000 | $25,000 | $2,500 |
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.
Parking & Directions
Getting There
1221 Oak Street is in Oakland's civic center by Lake Merritt. The Lake Merritt BART station is roughly a third of a mile away, and the Jackson Street garage between 12th and 13th Streets is the most practical paid option.
Security Screening
Every Alameda County Superior Court location is a secured building — everyone passes through weapons screening at the entrance. Arrive early enough that the line is not the reason a hearing is missed.
What To Bring
Photo ID, the notice to appear or case number, and any paperwork the court sent. If you are meeting us to sign bond paperwork, we tell you exactly what we need before you leave the house.
Confirm Before You Drive
The court's own site at alameda.courts.ca.gov is the authoritative source for the next date and department. A third-party records site is not. Confirm there, or call us and we will confirm it for you.
Departments & Case Types
Family Law
Family law departments are housed in this building rather than across the street.
Civil Trials
Civil trial departments operate here as part of the Oakland complex.
Civil Records Management
The Court's Civil Records Management Office has been located here since 2008 — the place to start for civil file requests.
Criminal Matters
Not heard here. Criminal calendars run at René C. Davidson Courthouse across Oak Street and at Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse on Washington Street.
Underground Corridor
The building connects to René C. Davidson underground, so staff and files move between them without going outside — one reason people confuse the two addresses.
Warrants & Failure To Appear
A criminal bench warrant is not resolved in this building. Call us and we will identify the right courtroom and the right jail.
How To Post Bail For A Administration Building Case
Bail Is Set At Booking
Under California Penal Code §1269b, the county bail schedule sets an amount at booking, before anyone sees a judge. That is the figure a bond is written against.
Penal Code §1269bThe Court Can Change It
Penal Code §1270.1 requires a hearing before release on certain serious charges, and the judge can raise, lower, or set conditions at arraignment.
Penal Code §1270.1The Premium Is Regulated
Insurance Code §1800 governs bail premiums in California. Ten percent of the bond, with as low as 1% down for qualifying cosigners on a written plan.
Insurance Code §1800Ability To Pay Matters
In re Humphrey (2021) requires courts to consider whether a person can actually afford the amount set, and Article I §12 governs when bail can be denied outright.
In re Humphrey (2021)Bail can be denied entirely in a narrow set of cases under Article I, §12 of the California Constitution. In every other case there is an amount, and an amount can be bonded.
Nearby Jails — Where The Bond Is Posted
A bond is filed at the facility physically holding the defendant, not at the courthouse. In Alameda County that is a Sheriff's Department detention facility — most often Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, where booking and release run around the clock.
Santa Rita Jail
5325 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568
Alameda County's primary detention facility and effectively the single destination for adult county custody, no matter which city the arrest happened in. This is where a bond is filed and where a release happens.
Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility (closed)
550 6th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
The former downtown Oakland detention facility is closed and county custody is consolidated at Santa Rita Jail. If older paperwork names Glenn Dyer, call us and we confirm where the person is actually held today.
Administration Building Bail FAQs
Can I post bail at the Oakland Administration Building?
No. A bond is posted at the facility physically holding the defendant — in Alameda County that is almost always Santa Rita Jail at 5325 Broder Boulevard in Dublin — not at the courthouse. The courthouse is where the case is heard.
How do I confirm my case is really at this courthouse?
The notice to appear names the courthouse and the department. If you do not have it, the court's own site at alameda.courts.ca.gov is the authoritative source. Alameda County Superior Court does not publish a city-by-city criminal assignment list, so the paperwork governs.
What does a bail bond cost in Alameda County?
California bail premiums are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualifying cosigners can start with as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
Should we wait for the hearing to see if the judge lowers bail?
Usually not. Waiting means days in custody at Santa Rita for a reduction that may not come. Posting first means the defendant is home for that hearing — and if the judge does reduce bail, they were released for the days in between rather than sitting in a cell.
What happens if a court date here is missed?
The court can forfeit the bond and issue a bench warrant the same day. There is a limited statutory window to return the defendant to court before forfeiture becomes a judgment against the cosigner — call us immediately rather than waiting.
Is the courthouse open at night or on weekends?
No. Alameda County Superior Court runs a weekday calendar and closes for court holidays. Santa Rita Jail does not. A bond can be posted at any hour, and release does not require the courthouse to be open.
What is the difference between the Administration Building and René C. Davidson?
They are two buildings in the same Oakland complex, across Oak Street from each other and connected by an underground corridor. The Administration Building at 1221 Oak Street houses Family Law, Civil Trial departments and civil records; René C. Davidson at 1225 Fallon Street is the main criminal courthouse.
Talk To A Licensed Agent Right Now
We answer around the clock, we tell you what it costs before you pay anything, and we put the next court date in writing so nobody misses it.