Category : Santa Clara County Jails

Santa Clara County’s “Operation Second Chance” Helps Those To Avoid Jail This Holiday Season

Running through December 31st of this year, anyone in the Santa Clara County area with a non-violent misdemeanor warrant, or traffic warrant can present themselves to any Santa Clara County Jail, and receive a citation granting them a new court date.

By turning themselves in, they can actually avoid being booked into the County Jail. That’s right, law enforcement agencies are presenting this special offer to those who might otherwise be spending their joyous holidays in jail.

“Operation Second Chance 2010” extends this gift to anyone with a non-violent misdemeanor warrant, no matter what the bail amount is.

According to the sheriff’s office, those with a warrant Read more »