Court locations, phone numbers, arraignment info, and why getting out on bail before your first court date matters more than most people realize.
📞 209-284-3002 | Bail Before CourtAll Stanislaus County criminal cases are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus. Here are the locations and what each handles.
The main courthouse handles all criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, domestic violence, and drug charges from all cities in Stanislaus County. This is where arraignments, preliminary hearings, and criminal trials are scheduled.
| Address | 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 |
| Phone | (209) 530-3100 |
| Criminal Clerk | First Floor, 11th St entrance |
| Family Law Clerk | First Floor, I St entrance |
| Jury Services | Basement Level |
| Website | stanislaus.courts.ca.gov |
A new 8-story, 27-courtroom courthouse recently completed construction at the city block bounded by G and H Streets and 9th and 10th Streets in downtown Modesto. This facility consolidates all court operations previously spread across seven separate buildings, including the Ceres and Turlock satellite courthouses. Verify current hearing locations with the court at (209) 530-3100.
| Location | G/H Streets between 9th and 10th, Downtown Modesto |
| Courtrooms | 27 courtrooms on 8 floors |
| Replaces | 7 separate court facilities including Ceres and Turlock |
| Parking | H and I Streets between 9th and 10th |
| Confirm location | (209) 530-3100 |
The City Towers location handles civil and probate matters including estates, trusts, conservatorships, and civil disputes. Criminal defense cases are not heard here.
| Address | 801 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 |
| Phone | (209) 530-3100 |
| Handles | Civil, Probate, Estates, Trusts |
Traffic matters are handled separately from criminal cases in Stanislaus County. Contact the court directly for current traffic court location, which has historically been held at a separate Modesto facility.
| Info | (209) 530-3100 |
| Website | stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/traffic |
Juvenile matters are handled at the Juvenile Hall facility in Modesto, separate from adult criminal proceedings.
| Facility | Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall |
| Location | Modesto, CA (Blue Gum Avenue) |
| Info | (209) 530-3100 |
Understanding the court process helps you see exactly why getting out on bail before your first court date is so important.
Your first court appearance, usually within 48 hours of arrest. The charges are formally read and you enter a plea. Defendants out on bail attend voluntarily, those in custody are transported in handcuffs from the jail to the courtroom.
For felony charges, a preliminary hearing determines if there is probable cause to proceed to trial. This happens weeks or months after arraignment. Every day you spend in custody waiting is a day you cannot work, be with family, or build your defense.
Cases are either resolved through a plea agreement or go to trial. Defendants who were free on bail consistently show better outcomes than those held in pretrial custody, because they had time to work with their attorney and demonstrate stability to the court.
Studies show that defendants held in pretrial custody are significantly more likely to receive a conviction and longer sentences than those who were released on bail while awaiting trial, even when controlling for the charge type. Getting out fast is not just about comfort. It is about the strength of your case.
Review discovery, discuss strategy, and build your best defense from home, not a jail cell.
Missing work weakens your case and your finances. Being out keeps your life intact while the case proceeds.
Continuity matters to judges. Defendants who maintain family and community ties are viewed more favorably.
Walking into the courtroom on your own looks far better to a judge than being brought in from custody.
Bail amounts are set by the Stanislaus County Superior Court bail schedule. Judges can raise or lower amounts at arraignment. These are standard starting points for common charges.
| DUI, First Offense (no injury) | $5,000 |
| DUI, Second Offense | $10,000 to $15,000 |
| Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor | $10,000 |
| Battery / PC 242 | $10,000 |
| Drug Possession / HS 11350 | $10,000 |
| Vandalism / PC 594 | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Petty Theft / PC 484 | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| DUI with Injury / VC 23153 | $25,000 to $100,000 |
| Felony Assault / PC 245 | $25,000 to $100,000 |
| Domestic Violence, Felony | $20,000 to $50,000 |
| Drug Sales / HS 11351 | $25,000 to $50,000 |
| Residential Burglary / PC 459 | $50,000+ |
| Robbery / PC 211 | $50,000 to $100,000 |
| Weapons / PC 25400 | $20,000 to $50,000 |
Amounts are starting points only. Judges can modify bail based on record, ties to community, and flight risk. Call 209-284-3002 for current information specific to your charge.
The main criminal and family law courthouse is at 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354. Phone: (209) 530-3100. A new 8-story, 27-courtroom courthouse recently completed construction at the block of G and H Streets between 9th and 10th Streets in downtown Modesto. Verify your hearing location by calling the court directly, since the transition to the new facility is underway.
California law requires arraignment within 48 hours of arrest, excluding weekends and holidays. For arrests on Friday, arraignment may not occur until Monday. Every hour between arrest and arraignment that someone sits in custody is time they could have spent out on bail if the bond had been posted. Call 209-284-3002 immediately after an arrest.
Yes. At arraignment, a defense attorney can make a motion to reduce bail based on factors including community ties, employment status, prior record, and the nature of the charges. Even while waiting for a bail reduction hearing, you can post bail at the current bail schedule amount and potentially recoup the difference later. Call 209-284-3002 and we explain your options.
If the defendant fails to appear for a scheduled court date, the court issues a bench warrant for their immediate arrest, the bail bond is forfeited, and the co-signer may become liable for the full bail amount. As the bail bondsman, we work proactively to ensure defendants appear at all scheduled court dates.
The new Stanislaus County Courthouse is an 8-story, 27-courtroom facility at the city block bounded by G and H Streets and 9th and 10th Streets in downtown Modesto. The $350+ million project consolidates all court operations previously spread across seven locations, including satellite courthouses in Ceres and Turlock. Construction completed in 2025. Verify current hearing locations by calling (209) 530-3100.
Real experiences from Stanislaus County families we helped bring their loved ones home.
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Completely bilingual service, which was essential for our family. They handled everything in Spanish, walked my mother through all the paperwork by phone, and got my father released faster than we thought possible. Professional and compassionate.
The bail amount was higher than I expected and I panicked. They took the time to explain the payment plan, never pressured me, and treated our family with real respect during an incredibly stressful time. Highly recommend to anyone in Stanislaus County.
Results reflect individual experiences. Every case is different.
The sooner you are out on bail, the more time you have to prepare. Our licensed agents post bonds at the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center 24 hours a day.
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