El Cajon Courthouse Bail Bonds
The East County Regional Center in El Cajon handles criminal cases for East County, including El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside and Alpine. Whether you have a court date or someone was just taken into custody at court, we can help. Call 855-BAD-CHAD, 24/7.
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See if you qualifyAbout the East County courthouse
- The official name is the East County Regional Center. It’s the San Diego Superior Court’s East Division courthouse.
- The criminal and traffic business office is on the 1st floor.
- Women arrested in East County are usually booked at Las Colinas in Santee. Men usually go to San Diego Central Jail downtown.
Court Day Guide: East County Regional Center (El Cajon)
Getting there
- 250 East Main Street, El Cajon. The criminal business office is open 8:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday (closed court holidays).
- Many office phones are only answered 8:30 to 11:30 AM on weekdays, so call early.
- Get there early. Security lines and parking can take a while on busy mornings.
If you're out on bail
- Go to every court date, on time. If they miss court, the judge can issue a bench warrant and forfeit the bail.
- Running late or already missed it? Call Chad right away. The sooner we know, the easier it is to fix.
- After every hearing, text or call Chad with the next court date.
- Bring a photo ID and any court papers. Leave knives, tools and anything sharp at home or in the car. Everyone goes through security.
If bail changes at court, or they're in custody
- Sometimes a judge raises bail or orders someone into custody right in the courtroom. If that happens, they’re taken to a Sheriff jail.
- Call Chad from the hallway with their full name, case number and the new bail amount, if the judge set one. We can start the new bond right away.
- In San Diego County, bail bonds are delivered in person to the custody office at a Sheriff jail. Our local posting agent handles that, so you don’t have to.
Questions about bail?
Call Chad. We'll check the bail amount, custody status and the next court date for you. For questions about the case itself, talk to your attorney.
Call (619) 210-0404Official court numbers
- East County criminal business office: (619) 456-4100
- Bail Bonds & Collections (county-wide): (619) 450-7034
Last checked October 25, 2026
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Questions Families Ask
Where is the El Cajon courthouse?
The East County Regional Center is at 250 East Main Street, El Cajon. The criminal business office is on the 1st floor, open 8:30 AM to 4 PM on weekdays.
What happens if I miss court in El Cajon?
The judge can issue a bench warrant and forfeit the bail. Call Chad right away. The sooner we know, the easier it is to fix.
Where do people go if they’re taken into custody at the El Cajon courthouse?
To a San Diego Sheriff jail: usually Las Colinas in Santee for women, or San Diego Central Jail for men. Call Chad with the case number and new bail amount.
Need Help Right Now?
Call 855-BAD-CHAD. We have a licensed posting agent in San Diego County, and we answer 24/7. Military families: ask about our military discount.
Call (619) 210-0404