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Santa Monica Bail Bonds

City jail information. Case-specific court directions.

After a Santa Monica arrest, check custody with SMPD jail staff and verify any county housing separately. Santa Monica Courthouse lists civil, family, small-claims and traffic clerk services, without a criminal code in the reviewed selector. Do not assume a same-city criminal appearance: use the case notice to confirm the actual court before travel.

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01 / The Set Free difference

Why choose Set Free Bail Bonds in Santa Monica?

Clear answers. Personal guidance. A better way forward.

When someone you care about is arrested in Santa Monica, clear information helps you make informed decisions. This guide brings custody resources, financial questions and the bond process together; case-specific assistance and terms require direct confirmation.

Santa Monica custody information

Start with Santa Monica Police Department. The official city source lists (310) 458-8482 for jail inquiries. If the person is no longer in local custody, obtain the current agency and booking details before using a county lookup. Court name searches are separate services and carry a public-access fee.

  • Identify the arresting agencyRecord the person’s full name, date of birth, arresting agency and any booking reference. Do not treat a Santa Monica arrest location as proof of the holding facility.
  • Verify local or county custodyContact Santa Monica Police Department using the official city source. Ask whether the person is currently held locally; if not, request the current agency and booking details rather than guessing a transfer destination.
  • Check the release and court records separatelyAsk custody staff about the person’s current status and any applicable release instructions. Confirm the next court appearance independently; the listing for Santa Monica Courthouse does not assign an individual case.
Agency first

Use Santa Monica Police Department when it matches the arrest record; confirm the current custodian.

Separate custody and court records

Santa Monica Courthouse, 1725 Main Street, is listed in the official clerk-appointment selector for civil, family law, small claims and traffic (CIV, FL, SMCL, TR). These are appointment-service listings, not case-assignment rules. Confirm the actual courthouse, department and date from the person's paperwork and official case record. No CRM code appears for Santa Monica in that selector; do not describe this location as a presumed general criminal court or substitute another courthouse without case-specific confirmation.

  • Check the service before choosing a courthouseSanta Monica Courthouse is a listed court location, not a custody locator. Its listed services do not include CRM; a criminal appearance requires independent location verification. A hearing notice and the case record should guide travel; confirm any conflicting information with the court or defense counsel.
Case notice controls

A nearby courthouse is not automatically the assigned court.

Review the complete bond obligation

When monetary bail applies, the court’s bail and the surety premium are different figures. Ask for the applicable filed rate and full agreement before committing.

  • Initial payment versus totalAn initial payment, if agreed, does not erase the balance.
  • Signers and collateralReview indemnity, security and ongoing obligations; no program is promised.
Illustration only

The cost examples below are education, not a Set Free quote or approved payment offer.

Prepare a Santa Monica inquiry

Bring the latest Santa Monica Police Department information together with your contact details and any court notice. Unknown booking details can remain unknown.

  • Full legal nameUse the spelling in the arrest record; birth date or age can help if known.
  • Private contact requestThe shared form sends an inquiry only when submitted; it does not search official custody records.
No presumed outcome

A request for contact does not confirm assistance, approval or release.

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02 / Five stages

How bail bonds work in Santa Monica

From booking to the next step.

  1. Stage 1 of 5

    Gather identifiers

    Start with full legal name, date of birth and any arrest or booking paperwork from the Santa Monica matter. Record who supplied each detail.

  2. Stage 2 of 5

    Confirm the current custodian

    Use the official Santa Monica Police Department contact before discussing where to post anything or where to travel. Reconfirm location if the information is old or inconsistent.

  3. Stage 3 of 5

    Clarify release requirements

    Ask the current custodian or counsel what release conditions apply to this person. Do not assume that a quoted amount resolves every hold, order or separate matter.

  4. Stage 4 of 5

    Review any bond agreement

    If considering a commercial bond, request the written premium and agreement, including any collateral and indemnity obligations. This guide does not establish a business’s rates, financing, availability or acceptance of a case.

  5. Stage 5 of 5

    Confirm the next appearance

    Use the court notice and official record to confirm the courthouse, department and date. Keep Santa Monica Courthouse as directory context only unless the case information actually identifies it.

General education, not legal advice or a release-time guarantee. Eligibility and conditions depend on the case.

03 / Bail bond services

Bail bond services in Santa Monica

Different situations. One clearer way forward.

Prepare a case-specific inquiry with the information you have. These categories explain questions to ask—not confirmed Set Free offerings. Assistance, availability and agreement terms require direct confirmation.

Arrest & Booking Assistance

Ask what information is needed after an arrest: the booking record, current custody location and the next step. Confirm whether case-specific assistance is available.

Useful starting detail

Have the legal name, arresting agency and booking number ready, if known. An earlier booking does not establish current housing.

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Felony & Misdemeanor Bail Bond Inquiries

Ask whether a commercial bond is an option for the recorded case. Eligibility, documentation and release requirements can differ; no offense category guarantees bond availability.

Before arranging a bond

Verify the current release decision and any conditions with the responsible court or agency.

Understand felony bail requirements

Warrant & Court-Related Bail Questions

Identify outstanding warrants, holds, probation restrictions and court requirements before asking about a bond. A bond cannot remove a warrant or override a judicial order.

Keep the court notice

Ask counsel or the responsible court which order controls release. Existing restrictions may require separate review.

Understand missed-court warrants

Bail Bond Application & Co-Signer Guidance

If a bond is available, ask which application documents and signers are needed. Review each person’s responsibilities before signing and keep copies of the agreement.

Prepare—not presume approval

Gather available identity, booking and court details. Review premium and collateral questions in the separate cost guide.

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04 / Financial clarity

How much do bail bonds cost in Santa Monica?

Know the premium. Understand the payment. Review your options.

A Santa Monica arrest location does not create a special premium rate. Review the applicable filed premium, total obligation and any agreed initial payment separately from court bail. Examples are hypothetical, not Set Free pricing or financing approval.

Illustrative bail bond costs in Santa Monica

Illustrative premiums using a hypothetical 10% rate.

Bail amountIllustrative 10% premium
$10,000$1,000
$20,000$2,000
$50,000$5,000
$75,000$7,500
$100,000$10,000

Examples assume a 10% premium for illustration. The actual premium must be determined using the applicable rate and agreement. Additional legally permitted transaction expenses may apply. These are mathematical examples, not confirmed Set Free premium quotes.

Bail amount
The monetary bail figure established under the applicable court or release process.
Bond premium
The amount charged by the bail bond agency under the applicable premium terms.
Initial payment
Any agreed amount due initially toward the applicable financial obligation. An initial payment does not automatically represent the full cost.

How is the bond premium calculated?

California bail sureties file premium rates with the Department of Insurance. CDI identifies 10% as the most common rate—not a universal legal requirement—and notes that negotiated rebates may be lawful. Confirm the applicable rate and full premium for the proposed agreement.

Ask which premium rate applies to the proposed bond.

How much is due upfront?

An initial payment and the total financial obligation are different amounts. If a payment arrangement is actually available, obtain its terms in writing. The remaining balance may still be owed under the agreement; no Set Free financing offer is confirmed here.

Ask for the initial payment, remaining balance, and payment dates in writing.

Will collateral or a co-signer be required?

Requirements depend on the proposed bond arrangement and underwriting decisions. Collateral may secure obligations; a co-signer may take on payment or indemnity responsibilities. Review the security requirements and each signer’s obligations before agreeing—approval without collateral is not promised.

Understand what security or financial guarantees are required before signing.

Is the bail bond premium refundable?

Premiums are generally nonrefundable once earned, including when charges are dropped, subject to applicable legal exceptions. Collateral is separate from the premium. Its return follows applicable bond exoneration and settlement requirements; confirm any outstanding obligations and the return terms.

Ask which payments are refundable and when any collateral can be returned.
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05 / Official custody resources

Santa Monica detention & custody resources

Confirm the agency. Verify current housing.

Start with Santa Monica Police Department. The official city source lists (310) 458-8482 for jail inquiries. If the person is no longer in local custody, obtain the current agency and booking details before using a county lookup. Court name searches are separate services and carry a public-access fee.

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Municipal jail resources

Source-reviewed local records, not a live availability count.

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Related county custody facilities

2 housing · 1 intake / processing records in this preview.

Countywide directory

Browse the shared Los Angeles County inventory.

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  1. Identify the arresting agency

    Record the person’s full name, date of birth, arresting agency and any booking reference. Do not treat a Santa Monica arrest location as proof of the holding facility.

  2. Verify local or county custody

    Contact Santa Monica Police Department using the official city source. Ask whether the person is currently held locally; if not, request the current agency and booking details rather than guessing a transfer destination.

  3. Check the release and court records separately

    Ask custody staff about the person’s current status and any applicable release instructions. Confirm the next court appearance independently; the listing for Santa Monica Courthouse does not assign an individual case.

City booking ≠ current county housing

Start with Santa Monica Police Department. The official city source lists (310) 458-8482 for jail inquiries. If the person is no longer in local custody, obtain the current agency and booking details before using a county lookup. Court name searches are separate services and carry a public-access fee.

Official Santa Monica Police Department resource

Santa Monica City Jail

Municipal Jail
Operating agency
Santa Monica Police Department
Location
Santa Monica
Facility role
Holds male and female adult arrestees in pre-arraignment Type I custody.
Current housing & visiting

Confirm current housing, visitor permission and the relevant entrance with the responsible agency before travel. No current hours, release deadline or guaranteed transfer route is established here.

Explore jail resource directoryOfficial inmate information

City government resource — not a Set Free contact: Official Santa Monica Police Department resource

Related Los Angeles County custody resources

These facilities are outside Santa Monica. Inclusion does not establish anyone’s location, an automatic transfer or agency service coverage.

Inmate Reception Center

County Intake / Processing
Operating agency
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Location
Los Angeles
450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Facility role
Intake and temporary holding center; LASD marks this location as having no public visiting.
View facility details

Record sources reviewed . Listed in BSCC open-facilities inventory (internal heading 2026-10-19; posted filename 2026-10-26). This verifies detention inventory membership, not same-day operation. County housing populations additionally documented for April–June 2026, not October 26.

Official LASD facility guidance

Men’s Central Jail

County Jail
Operating agency
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Location
Los Angeles
441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Facility role
County jail housing location on Bauchet Street, with public and professional visiting guidance.
View facility details

Record sources reviewed . Listed in BSCC open-facilities inventory (internal heading 2026-10-19; posted filename 2026-10-26). This verifies detention inventory membership, not same-day operation. County housing populations additionally documented for April–June 2026, not October 26.

Official LASD facility guidance

Twin Towers Correctional Facility

County Jail
Operating agency
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Location
Los Angeles
450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Facility role
County correctional housing complex separately listed from the neighboring reception center.
View facility details

Record sources reviewed . Listed in BSCC open-facilities inventory (internal heading 2026-10-19; posted filename 2026-10-26). This verifies detention inventory membership, not same-day operation. County housing populations additionally documented for April–June 2026, not October 26.

Official LASD facility guidance
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06 / Official court information

Santa Monica courthouses & court information

Know where to go.

Los Angeles Superior Court / Santa Monica

Santa Monica Courthouse

1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Santa Monica Courthouse, 1725 Main Street, is listed in the official clerk-appointment selector for civil, family law, small claims and traffic (CIV, FL, SMCL, TR). These are appointment-service listings, not case-assignment rules. Confirm the actual courthouse, department and date from the person's paperwork and official case record. No CRM code appears for Santa Monica in that selector; do not describe this location as a presumed general criminal court or substitute another courthouse without case-specific confirmation.

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Check the service before choosing a courthouse

Santa Monica Courthouse is a listed court location, not a custody locator. Its listed services do not include CRM; a criminal appearance requires independent location verification. A hearing notice and the case record should guide travel; confirm any conflicting information with the court or defense counsel.

Officially listed court services

  • Civil cases
  • Family law
  • Small claims
  • Traffic matters
Official Court Classifications
CIV
Civil cases
FL
Family law
SMCL
Small claims
TR
Traffic matters
Official court appointment scheduler (lists service codes; not a courthouse directory)

Confirm the courthouse, department, appearance date and instructions from the actual case notice. The arrest city does not automatically determine court assignment.

Official courthouse locationOfficial criminal court information

07 / Preparation checklist

What you need to get started with a Santa Monica bail bond

Start with what you know.

You do not need every detail before asking for guidance. Keep sensitive records private; these checkboxes mark only what you already have.

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08 / California legal context

Common criminal charges & bail considerations in Santa Monica

Understand the charge. Know what may affect release.

Educational reference categories—not a ranking of local arrests or legal advice. Confirm the actual subsection, case classification, court requirements and any holds; a charge alone does not determine release.

California legal reference

DUI allegations

Different DUI theories require the actual allegation and subsection—not just an arrest description.

VC §23152(a)Alcohol impairment

Driving under the influence of alcohol.

Vehicle Code §23152(a) — official text
VC §23152(b)Specified blood-alcohol level

Driving with 0.08 percent or more alcohol by weight in the blood; other subsections address drug and combined impairment.

Vehicle Code §23152(b) — official text
Release considerations

Verify any injury allegation, prior record and current court conditions. A DUI label alone does not establish eligibility or release requirements.

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Domestic violence allegations

Domestic battery and corporal injury are distinct offenses with different statutory elements.

PC §243(e)(1)Domestic battery

Battery against a person within the relationships specified in this provision; it does not require the traumatic condition described in section 273.5.

Penal Code §243(e)(1) — official text
PC §273.5Corporal injury

Willfully inflicting corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition on a person in a specified intimate relationship, including the other parent of the offender’s child.

Penal Code §273.5 — official text
Release considerations

Confirm the exact allegation and any required judicial review. Protective orders and contact restrictions remain separate from a bail bond.

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Drug-related allegations

Covered substances and alleged conduct matter. Simple possession is not possession for sale, sale or transportation for sale.

H&S §11350(a)Specified controlled-substance possession

Possession of the controlled substances covered by this provision, subject to its authorization and prescription exceptions.

Health & Safety Code §11350(a) — official text
H&S §11377(a)Other specified substance possession

Possession of the substances covered by this separate provision, including methamphetamine, subject to statutory exceptions.

Health & Safety Code §11377(a) — official text
H&S §11352Sale & transportation-related conduct

Sale, furnishing and related conduct involving listed substances; transportation means transportation for sale.

Health & Safety Code §11352 — official text
H&S §11379Separate sale & transportation provision

The parallel sale and furnishing provision for a different substance group, including methamphetamine.

Health & Safety Code §11379 — official text
Release considerations

Confirm the substance, actual charge and subsection. Classification, case circumstances and holds can affect the release inquiry; do not apply one bail treatment to all drug allegations.

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Battery & related assault cases

Battery and aggravated assault are not interchangeable; these assault alternatives must remain distinct.

PC §242Battery

A willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon another person.

Penal Code §242 — official text
PC §245(a)(1)Deadly weapon other than a firearm

Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm.

Penal Code §245(a)(1) — official text
PC §245(a)(4)Force likely to produce great bodily injury

Assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury—a separate alternative from section 245(a)(1).

Penal Code §245(a)(4) — official text
Release considerations

Verify the alleged weapon or force, injuries and actual subsection. Court conditions and case-specific review may affect release.

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California legal reference

Theft & burglary allegations

Theft, grand theft and burglary have distinct definitions. Burglary is not simply another name for theft.

PC §484Theft

Defines theft, including specified taking, fraudulent appropriation and false-pretense conduct.

Penal Code §484 — official text
PC §487Grand theft

Defines grand theft through specified property, value and circumstances; the actual statutory category matters.

Penal Code §487 — official text
PC §459Burglary

Entry into a place listed in the statute with intent to commit grand or petit larceny or any felony.

Penal Code §459 — official text
Release considerations

The property, place, allegation and charging decision can affect classification and release requirements. Verify the current court schedule rather than assuming all theft-related cases are alike.

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Failure to appear

Not every missed court date establishes a new criminal offense. These provisions apply to specified willful failures to appear to evade court process.

PC §1320Own-recognizance release

Specified willful failures to appear after release on one’s own recognizance; the misdemeanor or felony underlying case matters.

Penal Code §1320 — official text
PC §1320.5Qualifying felony bail release

Specified willful failure to appear when charged with or convicted of a felony and released on bail.

Penal Code §1320.5 — official text
Release considerations

A missed appearance can affect a warrant and an existing bond. Ask counsel and the responsible agency about the actual order; a new bond may not be available.

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California legal reference

Probation & supervision proceedings

Revocation procedures are not automatically a new standalone criminal charge. A separate alleged offense may coexist with a supervision proceeding.

PC §1203.2Revocation procedures

Governs revocation of probation and specified forms of supervision, including arrest and court review.

Penal Code §1203.2 — official text
Release considerations

Confirm which court or agency controls any probation restriction or hold. Posting a bond does not override the order or establish that release is available.

Probation Violation Bail Bonds in California

Depends on the exact charge and circumstances. Consult the current court schedule. No numeric bail or sentencing ranges are quoted here. Direct Legislature pages were access-blocked during review; confirm current statutory text before relying on it. The directory below identifies codes, not full statutory text.

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09 / Local context

About Santa Monica, California

Local places. Separate records. Verified next steps.

Aerial view of Santa Monica, California
Aerial view of Santa Monica, California · Photograph by Maplemoths / CC BY 4.0

Ocean Avenue and the coastline identify Santa Monica’s Westside setting, not jail or courthouse directions. Santa Monica is separately incorporated from Los Angeles; nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods are not additional Santa Monica municipalities. A city-jail inquiry and a Main Street courthouse listing must be checked independently. Where the criminal case is filed, rather than the nearest coastal landmark, controls the appearance location.

Start with the right Santa Monica contact

The city’s jail page distinguishes inquiries to SMPD jail staff from inquiries concerning someone already held in the Los Angeles County Jail. The official city source lists (310) 458-8482 for jail inquiries. Have the person’s full name, date of birth and any booking number available. Ask whether staff can confirm present custody and the appropriate next contact. A published telephone listing does not establish that every arrest in Santa Monica results in booking at the local facility.

Separate Santa Monica Courthouse from custody

The Superior Court lists Santa Monica Courthouse at 1725 Main Street with civil, family law, small claims and traffic clerk services. Criminal is not among the listed service codes, so a person should not go there simply because the arrest happened in Santa Monica. Keep the booking number and court case number separate. Before making travel plans, compare the court notice, department and appearance date with the official case record or ask counsel to resolve any discrepancy.

Make travel plans only after confirmation

A Santa Monica agency listing is not an entrance guide or a release schedule. This guide does not supply an unverified jail entrance or turn-by-turn directions. Ask staff about the purpose of the visit, current visitor requirements and whether the person remains there. Arrange a pickup only when the facility confirms the relevant release information; a bond conversation does not by itself establish a departure time.

View official resource: Official Santa Monica Police Department information

10 / County connections

Santa Monica area & county connections

Local geography. County-wide context.

These are separately identified city, neighborhood and county-community references—not Set Free offices, coverage claims or custody assignments. Unpublished city guides remain unlinked.

  • Los Angeles

    Separate incorporated city

    Los Angeles is geographic context around Santa Monica, not a presumed custody destination, court assignment or Set Free office. Match the agency and case record before selecting resources.

  • Beverly Hills

    Separate incorporated city

    Beverly Hills is geographic context around Santa Monica, not a presumed custody destination, court assignment or Set Free office. Match the agency and case record before selecting resources.

  • Culver City

    Separate incorporated city

    Culver City is geographic context around Santa Monica, not a presumed custody destination, court assignment or Set Free office. Match the agency and case record before selecting resources.

  • Malibu

    Separate incorporated city

    Malibu is geographic context around Santa Monica, not a presumed custody destination, court assignment or Set Free office. Match the agency and case record before selecting resources.

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11 / Local answer desk

Santa Monica bail bonds FAQs

Local questions. Useful answers.

Separate city custody, county records, court instructions and the financial agreement before making a decision.

Who should I contact about someone held in Santa Monica?

The official city source lists (310) 458-8482 for jail inquiries. Give the person’s full name and any booking number, and ask whether staff can confirm present custody. The listing does not prove that the person is there or that every local arrest is booked locally.

No city directory entry establishes the location of a particular person. The city’s jail page distinguishes inquiries to SMPD jail staff from inquiries concerning someone already held in the Los Angeles County Jail. Start with the arresting agency and ask for current custody information. If the person is no longer held locally, obtain the receiving agency and booking details rather than assuming a particular county facility or transfer route.

Do not assume that. Santa Monica Courthouse is listed for civil, family law, small claims and traffic clerk services, without CRM in the official selector. Check the person’s court notice and official case information for the actual courthouse, department and hearing date. Ask defense counsel or the court to resolve conflicting location information.

The official clerk-appointment selector lists Santa Monica Courthouse at 1725 Main Street. Its services are civil, family law, small claims and traffic. These labels describe listed clerk services, not live courtroom operations or assignment rules. Confirm that the specific service and appointment fit your purpose before traveling, and use the case notice for a required court appearance.

A court case search and a custody inquiry answer different questions. For the Santa Monica matter, confirm the current holding agency through the arresting agency first. The Superior Court’s criminal name-search service is a separate public-access service with a fee; a courthouse listing or case result is not confirmation that someone remains in a particular jail.

Call Santa Monica jail staff before traveling to confirm present custody, identification requirements, visitor limits and current visiting access. The city publishes visiting guidance, but those instructions may change or be restricted for an individual booking. A courthouse schedule or police lobby opening is not a substitute for jail-specific permission.

This guide does not establish a release time for any Santa Monica booking. A published contact, a facility description or a conversation about a bond is not a departure estimate. Ask the current custodian about the person’s status and instructions, and avoid arranging pickup around an unconfirmed promise. Confirm the actual release information before traveling.

No. The Santa Monica agency and court sources establish public contacts and listed services, not a private company’s offerings. If considering a commercial bond, ask for the written premium, contract terms and any collateral or indemnity obligations. Do not infer financing approval, a discount or a release guarantee from city-specific informational content.

For a Santa Monica inquiry, compare the full name, date of birth, booking reference and the time each source was checked. Ask the arresting agency or current custodian to clarify which record applies. Do not infer release or a particular transfer from a missing or inconsistent result, and keep a court case number separate from the custody reference.

Begin with the legal name, arresting agency and the latest custody information for the Santa Monica matter. A booking number, birth date and court notice help if known. Share your own contact details through the form, not a public comment. Submitting requests contact; it does not confirm bond approval, assistance, financial terms or release.

12 / Source references

Official Santa Monica Resources

Agency & local custody

Court records & consumer guidance

Public guidance reviewed . Confirm current custody, visits and case instructions directly.

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