Berkeley Police Jail Facility

Searching for an inmate in the Berkeley Police Jail Facility? Go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster to see their criminal charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call the jail directly at 510-981-5766. You can also find the criminal courts serving Alameda County, along with those in every other California county.

Berkeley Police Jail Facility Inmate Search

If you need to check on a warrant in Alameda County or anywhere in California, or find specific information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative, start with the California Superior Court.

California’s constitution guarantees most criminal defendants in Alameda County and elsewhere in the state the right to pretrial release on bail, with exceptions for certain capital and violent felony cases. The California Supreme Court has ruled that ability to pay must be part of every bail decision, and that less restrictive conditions should be used when they would protect the public and ensure the defendant appears in court. Judges may not consider a request for a jury trial when setting bail (Rule 4.101).

You can learn an inmate’s bail amount by calling the Berkeley Police Jail Facility at 510-981-5766. As long as you know the charge, the bail schedule for Alameda County is another option. The county accepts cash, a surety bond, or a property bond.

Even though the Berkeley Police Jail Facility is licensed for 40 inmates, it is often forced to accommodate many more, especially on weekends. In most city and county jails in California, at least 35-40% of the population turns over each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Offenders who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, anyone arrested in this county on such charges remains in one of the Alameda County facilities much longer.

Approximately 91,400 offenders are arrested and detained every year by Alameda County law enforcement agencies.

Paying bail for someone in custody in Alameda County

Once someone is booked at Berkeley Police Jail Facility in Berkeley after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 510-981-5766 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

• The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 510-981-5766 with questions.
• A licensed bail bond agent in Alameda County can help cover bail.
• Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Alameda County, California, see the Berkeley Police Jail Facility Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Berkeley Police Jail Facility? What is the Schedule?

Berkeley Police Jail Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2100 Martin Luther King Jr., Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-981-5766

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location.
• Call 510-981-5766 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
• Holiday visits schedule is the same as weekends.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 510-981-5766 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berkeley Police Jail Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-981-5766 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Berkeley Police Jail Facility, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berkeley Police Jail Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-981-5766 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Alameda County?

Alameda County County Jails

Alameda County City Jails

Alameda County Juvenile Facilities

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