No Cost Release
Know your rights. Know your options.
If you have been arrested. you have the right to:
- Meet with Own Recognizance/Pretrial Staff to discuss your options for free release at no cost
- A Public Defense Attorney at no cost if you can’t afford an attorney
- Reentry Services in and out of custody
Office of Pretrial Services 2310 N. 1st Street Suite 104 | About no-cost release options If arrested, ask to speak to a Pretrial Services representative about free options for release:
In-custody Arraignment Process FAQs – Jail, Court, Supervision Helpful links: |
Office of the Sheriff Main Jail: | About incarceration information Services:
Elmwood Complex Main Jail Complex |
Office of the Public Defender 120 W. Mission St. | About no-cost attorney services Services: |
The Reentry Resource Center 151 W. Mission St. | 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: |