Need a DUI Lawyer in EI Dorado County?

If you forget your court date, the El Dorado County Public Defender's Office says you can search for your case and upcoming calendar information through the El Dorado County Superior Court's online system. The Public Defender also warns against delaying because missing a required court appearance can result in a warrant or other consequences.

According to the El Dorado County Public Defender's Office, a judge may issue a warrant for your arrest if you fail to appear. A failure to appear may also affect future release decisions or eligibility for certain programs.

If you are already represented by the El Dorado County Public Defender on the case, the office states that you can contact the office where your case is pending and provide your case number or full name to determine whether a warrant exists. If you need to address or clear a warrant, the Public Defender may be able to assist in placing the matter back on the court calendar.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office provides a Current Inmates search through its Custody Division. El Dorado County operates two jail facilities: the Placerville Jail and the South Lake Tahoe Jail.

El Dorado County participates in the California VINE service, which allows eligible users to search for custody information and register for notifications when an offender's custody status changes.

The El Dorado County Public Defender warns that conversations between an inmate and other people may be recorded, except for attorney-client communications. The office advises people in custody not to discuss the facts of their case with police, other inmates, friends, or family and to wait until they can speak with their attorney about the case.

Family members can use the Sheriff's Current Inmates search to check custody status. The El Dorado County Public Defender also advises that friends and family should avoid discussing the facts of the criminal case with an incarcerated person because non-attorney communications may be recorded.

If you forget your court date, the El Dorado County Public Defender's Office says you can search for your case and upcoming calendar information through the El Dorado County Superior Court's online system. The Public Defender also warns against delaying because missing a required court appearance can result in a warrant or other consequences.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Property Unit handles evidence, found property, and safekeeping property. Property generally can be released when the District Attorney's Office or Sheriff's detectives have cleared the case, or when a court orders its release. The Sheriff's Office states that appointments are required to claim property.

The El Dorado County Public Defender provides legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire private counsel. The county also has an Alternate Public Defender's Office for cases in which the Public Defender cannot provide representation because of a conflict or other unavailability.