On This Page
Fact Checked
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Rabin Nabizadeh who has practiced law since 2004. Our last modified date shows when this page was last reviewed.
Many Bay Area criminal courts let you attend early hearings by Zoom. Each courtroom has its own meeting ID, and some are hard to find. Pick your courthouse and department below to get the link. Links were last checked October 9, 2026.
Find Your Court’s Zoom Link
Pick your courthouse and department to get the meeting ID and passcode for a remote appearance.
Don’t know your department?
It’s on your citation, bail paperwork or court notice, usually labeled “Dept.” or “Courtroom.” No paperwork? Look up the case in the county’s court records.
Can’t find it? Call (866) 847-7613 with the person’s full name and date of birth. We’ll find the court and department for you, free.
- Join 10 minutes early and rename yourself to your full legal name and case number.
- Remote appearance is up to the judge. Some hearings require you in person.
- Missing court can lead to a bench warrant. If a link fails, call the clerk right away.
See every courthouse and department
Oakland – Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse (Alameda County)
| Dept. | Platform | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | Zoom | 160 2552 7649 | None required |
| 106 | Zoom | 160 6304 6920 | 1801 |
| 107 | Zoom | 161 2056 5827 | None required |
| 108 | Zoom | 160 2014 6528 | 4715 |
| 109 | Zoom | 160 3020 7755 | None required |
| 110 | Zoom | 161 8938 3524 | None required |
| 111 | Zoom | 161 8721 6921 | Dept111 |
| 112 | Zoom | 161 5973 5051 | None required |
| 113 | Zoom | 160 7549 1400 | None required |
| 114 | Zoom | 160 9370 5744 | None required |
| 115 | Zoom | 161 2312 2118 | None required |
Fremont Hall of Justice (Alameda County)
| Dept. | Platform | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 604 ⚠ confirm with clerk | BlueJeans | 5108187509 | None required |
| 605 | Zoom | 161 8702 3419 | By day – see schedule |
Hayward Hall of Justice (Alameda County)
In Hayward, all appearances other than status conferences must be in person unless the judge allows otherwise.
| Dept. | Platform | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | Zoom | 160 7849 6516 | None required |
| 512 | Zoom | 160 5766 1931 | None required |
| 513 | Zoom | 161 5574 4006 | None required |
| 515 | Zoom | 160 7138 7488 | None required |
| 516 | Zoom | 160 3205 5501 | None required |
| 521 | Zoom | 161 1082 7365 | None required |
Dublin – East County Hall of Justice (Alameda County)
| Dept. | Platform | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | Zoom | 160 5435 8044 | 6702 |
| 703 ⚠ reported not working | Zoom | 160 1378 8569 | 0703 |
| 704 | Zoom | 160 0570 8814 | 6704 |
| 707 | Zoom | 161 6530 6512 | None required |
| 708 | Zoom | 161 7115 2157 | 1234 |
| 711 | Zoom | 161 2256 5891 | None required |
| 712 | Zoom | 161 4541 5322 | 6712 |
San Francisco Hall of Justice – 850 Bryant St. (San Francisco)
| Dept. | Platform | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Zoom | 160 7152 0389 | 993686 |
| 10 | Zoom | 161 2201 3902 | 343119 |
| 11 | Zoom | 160 3155 2546 | 053414 |
| 12 | Zoom | 161 8134 5128 | 055512 |
| 13 (expungements) | Zoom | 160 5637 9435 | 839552 |
| 14 / 31 (parole) | Zoom | 161 0139 6957 | 407836 |
| 15 | Zoom | 161 8642 3221 | 788173 |
| 16 | Zoom | 160 4990 4898 | 059951 |
| 17 | Zoom | 161 2819 1571 | 333737 |
| 18 | Zoom | 161 5658 4038 | 429245 |
| 19 | Zoom | 160 4333 9736 | 276823 |
| 20 | Zoom | 160 7758 4947 | 615150 |
| 21 | Zoom | 160 2283 8871 | 994713 |
| 22 | Zoom | 160 9564 6571 | 771549 |
| 23 | Zoom | 161 4977 2310 | 414160 |
| 23 – Judge Colfax PTC | Zoom | 160 1624 2318 | 456955 |
| 24 | Zoom | 161 3368 6302 | 923156 |
| 25 | Zoom | 160 4922 1695 | 642073 |
| 26 / Friday MTR | Zoom | 160 6991 3087 | 443439 |
| 27 (Friday ISC) | Zoom | 161 0851 2562 | 493195 |
| 28 | Zoom | 161 9353 4997 | 040949 |
| 29 | Zoom | 161 8914 8998 | 095070 |
San Francisco Civic Center Courthouse – 400 McAllister St. (San Francisco)
| Dept. | Platform | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403 | Zoom | 161 463 0304 | Built into link |
Contra Costa Superior Court (Contra Costa County)
| Dept. | Platform | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Zoom | 161 130 6897 | 103536 |
| 20 | Zoom | 160 615 4265 | 803465 |
| 32 | Zoom | 161 336 0625 | 180770 |
Solano Superior Court (Solano County)
| Dept. | Platform | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (Judge Healy) | Zoom | 160 744 8817 | 998499 |
| 14 (Judge Chastain) | Zoom | 160 501 9975 | 276331 |
Official remote-appearance page: https://solano.courts.ca.gov/divisions/criminal-court/remote-appearance-criminal-court
Santa Clara Superior Court (all courthouses) (Santa Clara County)
Official remote-appearance page: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-hearings
Marin Superior Court – San Rafael (Marin County)
Official remote-appearance page: https://www.marin.courts.ca.gov/online-services/virtual-courtrooms
Napa Superior Court (Napa County)
Official remote-appearance page: https://www.napa.courts.ca.gov/general-information/remote-appearance/courtroom-remote-appearances
Criminal Process Guide
Criminal Defense Lawyers Near You
Start Building Your Defense
Many people are resigned to giving up without a fight.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Experienced, Dedicated & Battle-Tested Bay Area Defense Attorneys
Summit Defense is Northern California’s largest exclusively Criminal Defense Law Firm. Our Bay Area criminal defense attorneys are all highly experienced, aggressive and battle tested. We have taken much care in putting this team together in an effort to provide you with the best legal team in the bay area.
About the Firm
Before you join a remote hearing
- Join 10 minutes early and use your full legal name as your Zoom name.
- Remote appearance is up to the judge. In Hayward, most hearings other than status conferences must be in person.
- Some departments need written notice first. Hayward Dept. 513 needs notice filed and served at least 10 days before the hearing.
- If the link fails, call the clerk right away. Missing court can lead to a bench warrant.
Can’t make it to court?
In many misdemeanor cases your lawyer can appear for you, so you don’t have to go at all. On felonies we can often ask the court to excuse you from routine hearings. Ask us if your case qualifies.
If someone you love is in custody in Alameda County, start with our Santa Rita Jail guide. For other counties, see what to do when a loved one is arrested.
Remote court appearance FAQs
Can I appear in court by Zoom in California?
Often, yes, but the judge decides. Many arraignments, status conferences and pretrial hearings allow it. Trials and some sentencing hearings usually require you in person.
How do I find my department number?
It’s on your citation, bail bond receipt or court notice, usually labeled “Dept.” or “Courtroom.” You can also look the case up in the county’s court records with the lookup above. For Alameda County cases, our Santa Rita Jail guide walks through Odyssey step by step.
What if the Zoom link doesn’t work?
Call the clerk for that department before your hearing time, and save proof that you tried to join, like a screenshot.
Can my lawyer go to court instead of me?
In most misdemeanor cases, yes. For felonies you usually must be present, though some hearings can be waived.
Can family members watch the hearing on Zoom?
Many Bay Area courts let the public watch remotely. Rules vary by courtroom, so check with the clerk first.
Talk to a Bay Area criminal defense lawyer
A remote hearing is still a real court date. If you have a case in Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Marin or another Bay Area county, call us today for a free consultation.