COVID-19 Family Law Updates
Updated 3.18.20: 3:17PM Restraining Order and Emergency Requests: A drop box is now in place in HHJ to handle all restraining order requests and any Ex Parte emergency requests. Judge Rodriguez is handling the review of all DVRO requests and elder abuse requests. There will be a bench officer coming in each day to review […]
Alameda County Online Services
Social Distancing in Alameda County: Online County Services Available 24/7 (From an email from Alameda County: Alameda County News & Information Update 3-17-20) Our agencies and departments have been closely monitoring advice from the County’s Public Health Department related to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak. We are committed to providing our essential services to the […]
COVID-19: Release of Inmates in County Custody
This morning the DAs from San Francisco and Contra Costa called for the release of inmates in county custody. Moments ago, Alameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods called on the Courts and DAs to release all individuals who have less than 45 days left on their sentence. In his call he said: “COVID-19 is a […]
Superior Court of California, Alameda County Closure
3.17.20 – On March 16, 2020, the Superior Court of Alameda County (Court) issued a press release announcing that it would be closed to the public for most Court operations from March 17, 2020, up to and through April 7, 2020. All courthouses in Alameda County remain closed to the public for general business. The […]
Bay Area COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order
Alameda County Shelter in Place The Alameda County Health Department, along with 5 other Bay Area Counties have issued a shelter in place order this afternoon, effective at midnight tonight. All residents are directed to stay home except for activities like getting services or supplies. People can also walk, take pets out, and hike and […]