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Below you will find detailed information about the Burbank
Police Department Jail, contact and location information for the Burbank
Superior Court, and helpful information about the District Attorney’s
office and the Public Defender’s office in Burbank.
Burbank Police Department
200 N Third St
Burbank, California 91502
(818)238-3200
Information: (818) 238-3333
Criminal Records: (818) 238-3140
Accident Reports: (818) 847-9511
Emergency: 9-1-1
Burbank Police Department Jail
The Burbank Police Department Jail houses up to 73 felony and misdemeanor
arrestees until their criminal arraignments unless they are released
on bond, bail or citation. Its modern modular design allows
it to be safely operated by a minimum staff of two jailers at a time. People
sentenced to jail time in other jurisdictions often request to serve
their time here instead, and pay $85 a night to stay in our jail instead
of the one in the city where they were sentenced
Weekender Program
People who are convicted of a misdemeanor crime and sentenced to jail
may serve their time in a city jail instead of the Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department jail, if authorized by the sentencing judge. For
people convicted of certain non-violent crimes, Burbank Police Department’s
Weekender Program provides the option of serving those sentences in
a relatively small, new, clean and local jail. Reduced travel
and check in / check out time could greatly reduce the time necessary
each weekend. The cost to serve the time in Burbank is $85 per
day served, with an initial $85 deposit that is applied to the last
day of the scheduled time to be served. The participant must
show evidence of a recent negative T.B. test.
Registration for the program is Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM
to 3 PM. At that meeting, a schedule will be developed for the
amount of jail time that is specified by the court. Depending
on the participant’s schedule, days can be served on either weekends
or weekdays. As a sample schedule, a person with a Monday-Friday
daytime job could keep working and still serve a sentence of up to
16 days in one month of weekends. There would be check in by
7 PM each Friday and a release by 7 PM the following Monday, with credit
for four days jail time (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday).
Any further questions you may have about the Weekender Program can
be answered by the Jail Manager or any Jailer at (818) 238-3010.
The Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters Facility main
entrance is up the curved steps behind the Police Officer / Firefighter
Statue on the northeast corner of Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue.
Time limit parking is available in a lot on the southeast corner. Additional
ground-level short-term parking is available behind the building accessed
for Palm Avenue east of Third Street, and the rear doors to the lobby
can be accessed from that side. Pay careful attention to the
parking lot signs, as some of the parking there is restricted. The
parking aisles closest to Glenoaks are owned by the Burbank Unified
School District and leased to local businesses. Parking in those
without the appropriate permit between 8 A.M. and 7 P.M. weekdays will
result in an immediate citation.
For directions, click here:
Felony Vehicle Stops
The most serious type of traffic stop which is used when the officers
have reason to believe that the occupants are involved in felony activity
or pose a serious threat to the community’s safety. Examples
of these crimes would include murder, robbery, assault with a deadly
weapon, burglary, or grand theft auto.
All occupants of the car being stopped should do the following:
• Stop your vehicle.
• Follow any and all directions of the officers.
• Do not exit the vehicle unless instructed.
• Keep your hands in plain sight.
• Do not make any sudden movements.
For your safety and the safety of the officers, if you come upon a
felony stop in progress you should do the following:
• Stay away from the area.
• Follow any and all directions of the officers.
• Do not approach, enter, or drive through the scene. Pick
an alternate route. This could not only interfere with the officers,
it could place you at risk.
How do I get a copies of Accident or Crime Reports ?
Copies of some reports may be released by the Burbank Police Department
Record Bureau, which has a public counter in the Police lobby of the
Police/Fire Headquarters Facility. Reports may take up to 48 hours
after the report is filed to be processed and available for release,
although 24 hours is more common. The base fee for a report is $15,
and additional fees may apply depending on the type and complexity
of the report, and whether or not photographs are included. Reports
are not public property, and they will be released only to those persons
with a right to have them.
For people who have suffered a financial loss in a reported incident,
it is usually possible to obtain a “Certificate of Loss” to
satisfy insurance company needs even if the report cannot be released,
and the base report fee applies.
For more information on the Burbank Police Department, click here:
http://www.ci.burbank.ca.us/police/index.htm
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Burbank Superior Court
North Central District
Burbank Courthouse
300 East Olive Avenue
Burbank, California 91502
HOURS
8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PHONE NUMBERS
District Administrator |
(626) 356-5689 |
Trial Court Administrator |
(818) 557-3452 |
Operations |
(818) 557-3499 |
Operations Manager |
(818) 557-3420 |
ADA Coordinator |
(818) 557-3453 |
Adoptions |
(818) 557-3482 |
Conciliation Court |
(818) 557-3434 |
Civil |
(818) 557-3482 |
Small Claims |
(818) 557-3461 |
Criminal |
(818) 557-3466 |
Traffic |
(213) 742-1928 |
District Jury Coordinator |
(818) 557-3471 |
Division 001
Felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, EDP and felony jury trials
are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Division 002
Traffic, misdemeanor arraignments and custody hearings are heard Monday
through Friday 8:00 a.m.
Pre-trials and progress reports are heard Monday through Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Small Claims Trial de Novo hearings are heard on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Division 003
Small Claims are heard on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m.
Domestic violence/civil harassment restraining order matters are heard on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
Traffic court trials, unlawful detainer trials and law and motion are heard
Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Ex-parte matters are heard Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. Paperwork must
be filed in the Clerk's Office no later than 1:00 p.m.
Department A (Direct Calendar)
Status Conferences and OSCs are set Monday through Friday at 8:30
a.m.
Jury Trials/Court Trials are set by the Court on Mondays at 9:00 a.m.
Law and Motion – Cases must be set for a noticed hearing on Fridays at
9:00 a.m.
Civil Ex-Parte Matters - Applications for ex-parte orders are considered every
day at 1:30 p.m. for cases assigned to Department A.
Department B (Direct Calendar)
Adoptions – Matters are specially set on Fridays at 8:30 a.m.
Civil Trials – To be set by the Court
Law and Motion – Cases assigned to Department B are set on Fridays at
8:30 a.m. To obtain a date, call the Law & Motion clerk at (818) 557-3482.
Tentative rulings are available by calling the courtroom on Thursday afternoons.
Civil Ex-Parte matters – Applications for ex-parte orders are considered
everyday at 1:30 p.m. for cases assigned to Department B.
Department C
Family Law Defaults are heard on Fridays at 8:30 a.m., self-represented
parties on the last Friday of every month.
Family Law Short Cause Trials are heard Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. Order
to Show Cause hearings and motions are heard Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:30
a.m.
Order to Show Cause Hearings With Child Support for AFDC are heard on the Fourth
Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
Restraining Orders, Family Law are heard Wednesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Ex-Parte - Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Department G
Jury Trials are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Effective
May 15, 2004, all ex parte hearings are heard Monday through Friday
at 8:30 a.m. Papers must be filed in the Clerk's Office no later than
8:30 a.m.
For more superior court information, click here: http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/locations/
Then click on “Burbank”
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Burbank District Attorney’s Office
300 E. Olive Avenue, Rm. 215
Burbank, Ca. 91502
Phone 818-557-3525
Fax 818-841-3784
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes
felony crimes throughout Los Angeles County – a jurisdiction
covering 4,083 square miles. The territory stretches from Antelope
Valley to Long Beach, from Pomona to Malibu. The District Attorney’s
Office also prosecutes misdemeanor crimes in unincorporated areas of
the County and in 78 of the 88 County cities . Los Angeles County is
larger in population than 42 states in the nation with a population
of approximately 9.8 million people.
Burbank Public Defenders Office
300 East Olive Avenue, Suite 15
Burbank, CA 91502
FAX (818) 841-1755
(818) 557-3537
The Public Defender is a law office established
and funded by the County of Los Angeles. The functions of the office
are defined by the county charter and by California state law. The
attorneys and other staff employed by the office render legal services
to individuals who are accused of public offenses, and who cannot afford
to retain the services of a private attorney. We also represent any
person under the age of 18 who is facing juvenile delinquency proceedings,
or regarding whom the state has instituted wardship proceedings because
of habitual truancy or incorrigibility. We represent individuals who
are involuntarily detained in medical facilities in a variety of mental
health proceedings because of purported mental disabilities, those
as to whom conservatorship proceedings have been instituted because
they are alleged to be gravely disabled, and patients whose competency
to refuse medical treatment is challenged. Finally, we represent individuals
who are subject to contempt proceedings for violation of court orders,
such as child support and child visitation or custody orders.
For more information on the Public Defender’s office, click
here: http://pd.co.la.ca.us/
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What happens when someone is charged with a felony?
A felony is a serious criminal charge, which is defined in terms of
possible punishment. It is defined in the California Penal Code as "any
crime that is punishable by death or by imprisonment in state prison." In
most cases, a felony prosecution starts with an arrest. Written police
reports are presented to the District Attorney's Office, which then
decides what charges, if any, should be filed and whether those charges
will be felonies or misdemeanors (which are less serious crimes punishable
by no more than a year in county jail and/or a possible fine).
Felony charges may also be filed even though there has not been an
arrest. For example, the police may conduct an investigation of a crime
and identify a suspect. Rather than arresting that person, the police
may instead present their investigation to the District Attorney, who
may file charges with a court and get an arrest warrant. The District
Attorney may also present evidence to the Grand Jury, which has the
power to charge a person with a felony.
The first step in the criminal court process is called an arraignment.
Usually, this is the first time the defendant appears in court. He
is informed of the charges, and is offered legal representation if
he cannot afford to hire a private attorney. The defendant then enters
a plea of guilty or not guilty. Most often, this is also the time when
the defendant has his first contact with the Public Defender's Office.
The Deputy Public Defender who handles arraignments in that particular
court will discuss the case briefly with the defendant. Ordinarily
the Deputy Public Defender will then enter a plea of "not guilty" on
behalf of the client. (If a case is particularly complex or unusual,
a plea might not be entered at the first appearance, but might be entered
at a later date in order to allow the Deputy Public Defender time to
gather more information about the charges.) If a "not guilty" plea
is entered at this first appearance, the case will then be scheduled
for a preliminary hearing which is usually set no later than 10 court
days after the arraignment.
The preliminary hearing is the court proceeding at which the District
Attorney's Office must present enough evidence to convince a judge
that there is reasonable cause to believe a crime has been committed
-- and that the accused is the person who committed the crime.
This hearing is not heard by a jury, and at this point in the criminal
process, the prosecution's case does not have to be proved beyond a
reasonable doubt. The primary purpose of the preliminary hearing is
to weed out charges that are obviously groundless. At a preliminary
hearing, the prosecution may use police officers to present the statements
of victims and witnesses to demonstrate to the judge that there is
enough evidence to justify sending the case to a court for trial. The
vast majority of defendants are "held to answer" after the
preliminary hearing.
Understandably, this can be terribly frustrating for a client who
wants to "fight" aggressively to win his case now, rather
than later. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, nor wise. However,
it is always important to remember that delay in a court case does
not mean defeat. Effective and thorough legal defense takes time to
prepare and that is always worth waiting for.
The case then moves to a trial court where the defendant is once again
arraigned; however, this time a trial date is set. Generally speaking,
the trial has to occur within 60 days from the date of this new arraignment,
although felony cases frequently require more time so that the defense
can conduct a complete, independent investigation, interview witnesses,
consult with expert witnesses, and sift through all evidence presented
by the District Attorney.
The defense attorney may also make various motions in order to get
the case dismissed on legal grounds, such as a motion to get certain
evidence thrown out of court because the police acted improperly when
seizing this evidence, or a motion to dismiss because the evidence
presented at the preliminary hearing was not strong enough to warrant
a trial. The defense might also make motions to force the District
Attorney or the police to disclose other pieces of evidence which could
prove that the client is not guilty of the charge.
While the case is ongoing, the defendant may decide he or she does
not want to go to trial but wants to settle the matter. Just as often,
a District Attorney might offer the defendant a case settlement, referred
to as a "plea bargain," to plead guilty to a less serious
charge or agree to ask for reduced incarceration time at sentencing.
Settlement may occur at any time, from the first court appearance
at the initial arraignment up to, and even during, trial. Case settlement
usually involves the defendant pleading "guilty" or "no
contest" for an agreed sentence or to an agreed-upon charge.
Another kind of "settlement" can be possible in certain
felony cases involving non-violent drug offenses. Individuals who have
been charged with first-time drug offenses, as well as certain defendants
who suffer from the disease of drug addiction may be eligible to attend
classes or other rehabilitation programs. If they successfully complete
all required programs, they can have their case dismissed in a process
which is known as "Deferred Entry of Judgment" -- commonly
referred to as DEJ or drug diversion. Still other defendants who commit
non-violent drug possession offenses may be eligible for sentencing
according to the Proposition 36, which generally favors long-term drug
treatment as an alternative to incarceration. DEJ is available only
upon a plea of "guilty," whereas Proposition 36 sentencing
is available upon conviction -- whether a defendant pleaded guilty
or was found guilty after a trial.
An adult criminal defendant has the right to a trial by jury. This
is where 12 jurors, who are called "the finders of fact," listen
to all the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense
and decide what is proved and what is not. The judge's job at a jury
trial is to make sure that both the prosecution and the defense adhere
to all the rules of evidence when presenting their case to the jury.
At trial, the prosecution must try to prove the client's guilt beyond
a reasonable doubt. All 12 jurors must agree in order to either convict
or acquit. If the jury cannot agree, a "mistrial" will be
declared by the court, and the case may be tried again before a different
jury, it may be dismissed, or a case settlement may be agreed by the
prosecution and the defense.
A defendant can also decide to have a judge hear the case, instead
of a jury; this is called a "court trial." For this to happen,
the prosecution must also agree. In a court trial, the prosecution
still has to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, but this time,
the judge is the "finder of fact" and must decide whether
or not the defendant is guilty, while also making certain that both
attorneys are abiding by all the rules of evidence.
If a defendant is found guilty, the judge will then impose a sentence.
The possible range of sentence, which is set by various laws, may range
from no jail and probation, to imprisonment in the state prison. Sentencing
can be a very complex process, depending on the severity of the crime
for which the defendant has just been convicted.
In the most serious of cases, referred to as special circumstance prosecutions,
the defendant faces a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility
of parole, or even the death penalty. If a defendant has been convicted of
such an offense, then there is a separate proceeding, called a penalty phase,
at which both sides present evidence either in aggravation or mitigation of
penalty. The jury determines the appropriate penalty. If the jury determines
that the defendant should be executed, the judge still has the power to overrule
that determination and to sentence the defendant to life imprisonment without
the possibility of parole. However, if the jury agrees that life imprisonment
is the appropriate punishment, the judge does not have the power to impose
the death penalty.
Defendants who have been convicted after a trial have the right to
appeal their conviction. This process is started by the trial attorney
who, upon request of the client, will file a notice of appeal in the
trial court within 60 days of the imposition of sentence. A lawyer
who specializes in appeals will then be appointed by the Court of Appeal
to represent the defendant on appeal. Appeal Bail Bonds may be required
by the court while pending your appeal. We can furnish you with an
appeal bail bond in Burbank or anywhere in Los Angeles, California.
What happens when someone is charged with a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is defined as a crime that is punishable by fine and/or
imprisonment in a County jail for one year or less. As in most criminal
cases, a misdemeanor prosecution starts with an arrest. However, unlike
of a felony arrest, most persons charged with misdemeanors are detained
only for a short time before they are released by police after promising
to appear at their next court date by signing a citation that is known
as a "promise to appear."
The police reports alleging illegal acts are then presented to the
District Attorney or to a City Prosecutor who decides what charges,
if any, should be filed. For Los Angeles Police Department arrests,
if the District Attorney determines that a felony filing is not appropriate,
the charges may be referred to the Los Angeles City Attorney, who prosecutes
misdemeanors within the City of Los Angeles. On the other hand, the
Los Angeles Police Department may take a case allegedly involving a
misdemeanor directly to the City Attorney for possible filing of charges.
Occasionally, instead of filing misdemeanor charges, the prosecutor
may choose to file a complaint alleging an infraction. Individuals
who are accused of infractions cannot be sentenced to jail, nor are
they entitled to the appointment of counsel at public expense.
Any person who has been arrested and then released from custody and
given a court date and time must appear in court on that date, at that
specific time! Failure to appear will result in the issuance of a warrant
and possible arrest. Unfortunately, you cannot assume that the court
will understand that you had to work that day, you overslept, or your
child was sick. If you are represented by the Public Defender's Office
and have failed to appear in court when required, it is always better
to contact a Deputy Public Defender at the courthouse and arrange to
surrender, rather than to wait until the police find and arrest you.
You have a much better chance of walking out of the courtroom if you
first notify your Deputy Public Defender who will arrange for you to
come ninto court voluntarily.
It is not uncommon for a person to be arrested on misdemeanor charges,
then released, only to appear in court and discover that no charges
have been filed. Occasionally, this is because the charges have been
rejected by the prosecution; other times, the decision as to where
the District Attorney wants to file charges might have been delayed.
If this happens to you, you may want to speak with a Deputy Public
Defender in the courthouse who may be able to find out whether or not
any charges against you are likely to be filed and if so, when. In
this way, a voluntary surrender by you at the courthouse could be arranged
by your attorney if, and when, charges are filed in the future. This
simple procedure will make it less likely that you will be placed in
custody for the arraignment when official charges are actually filed.
Once a case has been filed, the first step in the criminal process
is arraignment. This is usually the time the defendant first appears
in court, is informed of the charges, and enters a plea. The Deputy
Public Defender who handles misdemeanor arraignments in that particular
court will discuss the case with you, and a plea will be entered. The
usual pleas are "not guilty," "guilty," or "no
contest." If you are in custody at arraignment on a misdemeanor
charge, your lawyer may make a motion to dismiss based on failure of
the police reports to establish that a crime has been committed. If
you have been charged for something you simply did not do -- or the
charges are far more serious than the offense for which you are actually
responsible -- or your attorney feels there is insufficient evidence
to convict you, he or she might advise you to take the case to trial.
In misdemeanor cases that are not likely to go to trial, it is not
unusual for your attorney to settle the case on your behalf and with
your consent, either at arraignment, or at a pretrial hearing which
is usually held a couple of weeks later. Some misdemeanor cases settle
for a fine and probation, without any jail time. However, some misdemeanor
charges can carry a sentence of as much as one year in the county jail
(a few have a mandatory minimum jail sentence) as the possible punishment.
>Only by knowing the particular facts of your case, your prior
criminal record, if any, and your current situation, is it possible
to accurately predict how your case will settle.
A misdemeanor case that is not going to be resolved with a plea must
generally go to trial within 30 days if the defendant was in custody
at the arraignment -- or within 45 days if the defendant is out of
custody. Cases are often continued to allow defense attorneys to gather
the necessary evidence and interview any possible witnesses. Before
trial, the defense attorney may make various motions, including a motion
to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence by the police and motions
for the prosecutor or the police to disclose evidence which might help
the defense. "
An adult criminal defendant has the right to a trial by a jury. This
is where 12 jurors, who are called "the finders of fact," listen
to all the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense
and decide what is proved and what is not. The judge's role in a jury
trial is to make sure that both the prosecution and the defense adhere
to all the rules of evidence when presenting their case to the jury.
At trial, the prosecution must try to prove the client's guilt beyond
a reasonable doubt. All 12 jurors must agree in order to either convict
or acquit. If the jury cannot agree, a "mistrial" will be
declared by the court, and the case may be tried again before a different
jury, it may be dismissed, or a case settlement may be agreed upon
by the prosecution and the defense.
A defendant can also decide to have a judge hear the case, instead
of a jury; this is called a "court trial." For this to happen,
the prosecution must also agree. In a court trial, the prosecution
still has to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, but this time,
the judge is the "finder of fact" and must decide whether
or not the defendant is guilty, while also making certain that both
attorneys are abiding by all the rules of evidence.
If a defendant is found guilty, the judge will then impose a sentence.
The possible range of sentence, which is set by various laws, may range
from no jail and probation, to confinement in the county jail for up
to one year.
Defendants who have been convicted after a trial have the right to
appeal their conviction. This process is started by the trial attorney
who, upon request of the client, will file a notice of appeal in the
trial court within 30 days of the imposition of sentence. A lawyer
who specializes in appeals will then be appointed by the Appellate
Division of the Superior Court. It is important to keep that court
informed of your current address. It is also important that you read
and respond to all communications you receive from the other court.
If there is anything you do not understand, call your attorney.
For more answers to frequently asked questions, click here: http://pd.co.la.ca.us/faqs_GettingLawyer.html#Anchor-I%20know-2904
For information about the bail bond process in Burbank, please
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