No Cost Release

Just Ask
About no-cost release options

If arrested, ask to speak to a Pretrial Services representative about free options for release:

• Own Recognizance (OR) – Release on the condition you return to court 
• Supervised Own Recognizance (SORP)- Release under the supervision of a pretrial officer 
• Self-Surrender Program

Helpful links:

• FAQ’s about Jail, Court and Supervision 
• Pretrial Services Overview –O.R. / S.O.R.P ​
• In-custody Arraignment Process​ 

Office of the Sheriff Department of Correction               

Main Jail:

150 W. Hedding St.
San Jose, CA 95110
https://countysheriff.sccgov.org/

Just Ask
About incarceration information

Services:

• How to Find Someone ​Who is Booked​
• How to Schedule an Inmate Visit​
• Property Release Form
• How to Deposit Money into Inmate Accounts​

Elmwood Complex
945 Thompson St.
Milpitas, CA 95035

Main Jail Complex
150 W. Hedding St.
San Jose, CA 95110

Just Ask
About no-cost attorney services

Services:

• No-cost attorney services for indigent/incarcerated clients
• Immigration attorney services
• Record Clearance Information (Expungements; Prop 47 & 64)

Helpful links:

• What to do/not to do if arrested
• What your attorney can do for you
• Contacting your Public Defender​

Just Ask
About help after release

Services and support for currently and formerly incarcerated Santa Clara County residents released from custody

Public Benefits: General Assistance, food assistance, Medi-Cal eligibility
Health Services: Primary health, mental health, substance use assessments & referrals and peer support
Community-Based Services: Connections to onsite, faith-based and other services, such as employment, education, housing and legal services

Helpful links:

• San Jose Reentry Resource Center
• South County Reentry Resource Center​
• Reentry Resource Center Services​
• Faith-Based Resource Center Services​