Welcome to the United States Pretrial Services Office for the Northern District of California.

Our office plays a critical role in the fair and effective administration of justice. We are entrusted with providing the Court with timely, accurate, and objective information to inform pretrial release and detention decisions, while also supervising individuals released to the community pending the resolution of their cases. In doing so, we strive to uphold the foundational principles of our justice system—most notably, the presumption of innocence—while promoting community safety and ensuring court appearance.

We are committed to evidence-based practices, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of our work. Through collaboration with our judicial partners and stakeholders, we seek to balance risk, reduce unnecessary detention, and connect individuals with resources that support stability and compliance. Our dedicated staff approaches this mission with diligence, respect, and a deep sense of public service.

It is our privilege to serve the Court and the community, and we remain committed to advancing a pretrial system that is fair, transparent, and responsive to the evolving needs of the judiciary.