The County Courthouse located in Victorville
14455 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92392
To reach the Victorville District Court, take the i-15 freeway to Roy Rogers Drive exit ramp. Turn west onto Roy Rogers Drive, go west to Civic Drive and then turn left. The Courthouse is located on the left side of the street in the county building.
The Victorville District Court hears criminal and family law matters, as well as juvenile dependency/delinquency matters. But, it does not handle traffic citations. For traffic matters, individuals must visit the Barstow location.
Felony or Misdemeanor First Time Appearances
Felony and misdemeanor charges require a mandatory appearance. This means that you cannot “take care of” or pay the fine for these matters to avoid making an appearance in court. Failure to appear on the date indicated on your citation, charges, letter or notice to appear, may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest.
Warrants at the Victorville District Court
If you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, check in at the Criminal window no later than 8:15 AM to schedule an appearance. Appearances for felony warrants are scheduled Monday through Thursday. Warrants for misdemeanors are scheduled Monday through Friday.
Jury Service at the San Bernardino Justice Center
It is an obligation of every citizen to serve, if chosen, as a member of a jury, to decide the guilt or innocence of those accused of a crime. Jurors are chosen from DMV and voter registration records. State qualifications state a person is legally qualified for service if they:
- Are US Citizens
- Are 18 or Older
- Are Residents of the County
- Have a Sufficient Understanding of English
If you are selected for jury duty, it is important that you complete your Juror Questionnaire. Providing the court with your email address or phone number will allow them to contact you with updated messages regarding your requirement to report or call in.
Call (909) 884-1858 after 5:00 PM the day before you are required to report to the San Bernardino Justice Center for jury duty. A recorded message will let you know if you are required to report or call in the next day.
For all other San Bernardino Jury locations, call (866) 402- JURY (5879) after 5:00PM the day before you are required to report, to learn if you must report or call in the next day.
Jury Deferrals
In recognition of the fact that a jury summons may come at an inconvenient time, the court allows a one time deferral of jury duty up to 90 days within the original summons date. To defer your jury duty, call (866) 402-JURY (5879). You will be required to provide you Juror ID number, located on your summons.
Jury Excusals
For extreme hardship, the Jury Commissioner is permitted to excuse a person from service. Extreme hardships include:
- Someone under 18
- Medical Hardship
- Full-Time Caregiver
- Insufficient knowledge of the English Language
- Other Hardships
Failure to Appear for Jury Duty
Anyone who fails to appear for jury duty, without first obtaining an excuse or deferral, may be found in contempt of court, a charge punishable by a $1,500 fine and up to five days in jail.
Dress Code for Jury Duty
When reporting for jury duty, business attire is suggested. No tank tops, shorts, strapless dresses, beach shoes, or bare feet are allowed in the courtroom. You must pass through the metal detectors located at the north and south entrances. Remember that no weapons, of any kind, are allowed in the courtroom, and cameras are prohibited, as well.
Visiting the Victorville District Court
When visiting the courthouse or reporting for jury duty, individuals will be required to submit to security screening. There are many items not allowed into a court room, as they can be used as a weapon and may pose a threat to others. Some of these items are:
- Knives
- Scissors
- Handwork Needles
- Crochet Hooks
- Metal Nail Files
- Screwdrivers
- Tools
- Wallet Chains
- Handcuff Keys
- Guns
- Any item that may be used as a weapon.
Bail at Victorville District Courthouse
Bail is an amount of money that the court hold onto to ensure that you'll show up to court to see your charges through to the end. Being arrested and charged with a crime is just the first step in a long, legal process that you'll have to work through to get your life back to normal. You'll have to show up in court for arraignment, a preliminary hearing, and then a trial, as well as a number of meetings with prosecutors and attorneys along the way.
The court system doesn't want to have to keep everyone in jail throughout this process. But, they do want to make sure that those who have been charged with a crime will show up when they're supposed to for all of these different proceedings. Bail is one way that the court ensures this will happen. By setting an amount for “bail” a person can deposit money with the court that allows them to get out of jail to work and live, while their case is getting through the legal system. And, they get that money back once they've completed everything and their case has come to a conclusion.
How Much is Bail in Victorville?
Once you've been charged with a crime, the bail schedule for each crime should be posted at the jail where you are processed. Many times a person is charged with more than one crime. Each charge will incur its own bail amount. In order to get out of jail, you will have to pay the entire amount of the combined bail, for all of the crimes with which you have been charged. The amount varies, depending on the seriousness of the charges.
Some examples of bail in California are:
Misdemeanor Charges PC Violation Bail Amount
Violation of Probation PC 1203.2 $5,000
Carrying a Concealed Firearm PC 12025(b)(7) $5,000
Exhibiting a Firearm PC 417(a)(2) $10,000
Indecent Exposure PC 314 $5,000
Possession of Underage Obscenity PC 311.11(a) $10,000
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender PC 290 $10,000
Violation of a Protective Order PC 273.65 $10.000
Interfering with Emergency Personel PC 148.2 $5,000
Assault Against a Peace Officer PC 241 $10,000
DUI Alcohol or Drugs PC 23152(a) $5,000
Felony Charges Violation Bail Amount
Using a Minor to Commit Drug Offense HS 11380.1(a)(1) $20,000
Commission of Drug Offense Involving PCP HS 11370.4(a)(2) $30,000
Commission of Drug Offense Near School HS11353.6(b) $40,000
Drug Offense Involving a Minor 4 Yrs. Ynger HS11353.6(c) $40,000
Inducing a Minor to Commit a Drug Offense HS 11343.2(a)(1) $10.000
Hate Crime PC 422.75(a) $20,000
Carrying Firearm During Com. of Crime PC 12021.5(b) $20,000 – 30,000
Theft over $100,000 PC 1203.045 $50,000
Discharging a Firearm in the Comm. of Felony PC 12022.53(c) $200,000
Can Someone Else Pay For My Bail Bond in Victorville?
Anyone can pay the premium for your bail bond to help you get out of jail. You can pay the premium on a bail bond for anyone else to get out of jail. If you have a friend or loved one in jail, the most important thing to you is likely getting them out of jail and back home with you. Call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds to get to work getting your loved one home, right away.
What Happens If I Don't Show Up For Court?
A bail agreement is a contract between the defendant and the bail bond company. The agreement outlines the obligations the defendant has to make court appearances, as well as complete a payment plan and pay any other fees that are involved. If a defendant fails to show up for court appearances, or if they leave the area while released on bail, this is called “Bail Skipping.” When a defendant misses a scheduled court date or doesn't comply with court-mandated conditions, the court will issue a bench warrant, and the bond will be forfeited. If you miss your court date accidentally, it is important to let the Mr. Nice Guy know as soon as possible, so that they can make alternative arrangements with the court. This can avoid being re-arrested and incurring additional fees with the bond company.
Who Has The Best Rates On Bail Bonds in Victorville?
The state of California requires that all bail bond companies charge 10% of the total amount of bail, in order to post bond for a defendant. The rates are set by statute, and all bail bond companies are required to charge the same amount.
California law allows for a discounted rate on bail bonds if the defendant retains a private attorney and pays the premium in full within 72 hours. These discounts are allowed for government union workers, members of the military, and AARP members. These discounts are determined by the surety company that is writing the bonds for the bail bond company.
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds uses a Surety Company that allows them to discount bail bonds to just 7% if the defendant retains a private attorney and pays the premium within the first 72-hours. There's no lower rate available, anywhere.
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds saves you money in other ways, as well.
Other companies charge hidden fees like:
- Notary Fees
- Travel Expenses
- Posting Fees
- Annual Premiums
- Late File Premiums
- Interest on Financing
- Processing Fees
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds doesn't charge any of these fees. There is always just one flat rate, no interest, no hidden fees, no surprises. Other companies may advertise the same 10% rate that everyone is required to charge. But, what they don't tell you is all the other fees you'll end up paying. Mr. Nice Guy never charges these additional fees, so you'll end up paying a lower rate, no matter what the other guys are advertising.
