Montclair, California Public Records

The bond and bail process operates under California state law, giving those arrested the option to secure release pending trial by posting bail—either directly at the facility or through a bail bondsman.

Those who miss that deadline still have options—same-day conditional registration is available at the Registrar's office and at vote centers during the early voting period and on Election Day itself. The city holds municipal elections in even-numbered years for its five-member City Council and directly elected Mayor, all serving staggered four-year terms. Montclair's next municipal election arrives in November 2026, when voters will choose City Council members and weigh in on local ballot measures. Candidate filing details and information about local measures appear at https://www.cityofmontclair.org/city-clerk and on the County Registrar's site. California voters can locate their assigned polling place or vote center at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place or by contacting the Registrar directly. San Bernardino County operates under California's Voter's Choice Act, which means voters can cast ballots at any vote center countywide during the 11-day window before Election Day. In the November 2024 presidential election, the county recorded roughly 55% turnout among registered voters, with more than 630,000 ballots counted. Public election records in California include voter registration data—names, addresses, party affiliation, and voting history, though never how someone actually voted. Campaign finance disclosures flow through the California Fair Political Practices Commission at https://www.fppc.ca.gov, while candidate statements and filings are available through the County Registrar. Precinct-level results are also public, but individual ballot choices remain confidential under California Elections Code. The November 3, 2026 general election will put several major races before Montclair and San Bernardino County voters. Statewide contests include California Governor (Gavin Newsom's term expires 2027, so either a re-election bid or term limit considerations apply), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Controller, Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Board of Equalization. The U.S. Senate Class I seat—currently held by the successor appointed after Dianne Feinstein's death in October 2023—will appear on the ballot if that term expires. State legislative races include California State Assembly District 52, which covers the city, along with any State Senate seats up under the regular rotation. County races in 2026 include the Board of Supervisors District 3 seat representing the area, and potentially County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk, District Attorney, Sheriff-Coroner, and Auditor-Controller depending on term schedules. California conducts elections entirely by mail—every registered voter automatically receives a ballot about 29 days out, which can be returned by mail with prepaid postage, dropped in secure boxes throughout San Bernardino County (find locations at https://sbcrov.com), or handed in at any vote center. Voters preferring to cast ballots in person can do so at vote centers starting 10 days before Election Day. The state's Where's My Ballot tracking system at https://california.ballottrax.net lets voters follow their ballots through the process.