"Implementation of the statewide emergency bail must be done not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2020"

Humboldt County Court Executive Officer and Jury Commissioner Kim Bartleson told me, "Implementation means that the court has had to review all case files for all individuals in the jail to determine what, if any, changes needed to be made to bail, by 5:00 p.m. today."

Press Release:

On March 30, 2020, California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye issued an order implementing temporary emergency measures as approved by the Judicial Council which clarified the calculation of the 60-day continuance of jury trials.

On April 6, 2020, the Judicial Council of California approved 11 temporary emergency rules which included: setting bail statewide at $0 for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies which is intended to safely reduce jail populations and
staying eviction and foreclosure proceedings.

Implementation of the statewide emergency bail must be done not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2020.

Humboldt Superior Court has been actively working with justice partners implementing the new statewide emergency bail schedule since ordered by the Chief Justice on April 6, 2020.

The Court has limited staff on site due to social distancing and other COVID-19 restrictions and continues to provide limited public services.  Please, check the Court’s website for updated information at www.humboldt.courts.ca.gov.