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California bail bond premiums are regulated by the California Department of Insurance. The most common filed rate is 8% of the total bail amount. The applicable rate and all terms must be explained in writing before any bond is posted.
The premium is not refundable once the bond is posted, regardless of the outcome of the case.
Estimate disclosure: Amounts shown are from the published county bail schedules (Los Angeles and Orange County: 2026; Riverside County: 2025, effective October 20, 2025) and may not reflect the bail actually set for any specific defendant. A judge may increase, reduce, or deny bail at arraignment. The 8% premium estimate is the most common filed rate; the actual rate depends on the surety company and applicant qualifications. All terms must be confirmed in writing before any bond is posted. This tool does not constitute legal or financial advice.
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How Much Does a Bail Bond Cost in California?
Understand the difference between the full bail amount and the bail bond premium, how the 8% rate is calculated, and what happens to your money after posting.
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How Is the 8% Bail Bond Premium Calculated?
See how Post It calculates the estimated premium, including how a $50,000 bail amount produces a $4,000 estimate, with a full table of common bail amounts.
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How Do California County Bail Schedules Work?
Learn why the same charge may have a different scheduled bail amount in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties.
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How to Find Someone Recently Arrested in California
Search official county booking systems, locate the jail, and identify the booking number and reported bail amount.
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How to Check a Court Case, Court Date, or Warrant
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What Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest?
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How Much Is Bail in California?
There is no single statewide bail amount in California. Bail depends on the arresting county, the alleged charge, whether the offense is classified as a felony or misdemeanor, applicable enhancements or holds, and any amount ordered by a judge. Post It Bail Bonds' calculator searches published county schedules for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties and calculates an estimated premium at 8% of the selected bail amount.
Bail amount vs. premium: The bail amount is the full amount associated with release. The bail bond premium is the price charged for the bail bond service. For example, an 8% premium on $50,000 bail is $4,000.
How Much Does a Bail Bond Cost in California?
Post It Bail Bonds' calculator estimates the bail bond premium at 8% of the bail amount. A $10,000 bail amount produces an $800 estimate, $25,000 produces a $2,000 estimate, and $50,000 produces a $4,000 estimate. The bail amount and the premium are different: the bail amount is associated with release, while the premium is the cost of the bail bond service.
| Bail amount | Estimated 8% premium |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $400 |
| $10,000 | $800 |
| $20,000 | $1,600 |
| $25,000 | $2,000 |
| $35,000 | $2,800 |
| $50,000 | $4,000 |
| $100,000 | $8,000 |
Estimates use an estimated 8% rate. The actual premium and all terms must be confirmed in writing before any bond is posted. The bail amount shown is the scheduled amount; the amount set by the jail or court may differ.
How to Get a Bail Bond Quote Online
- 1Select the county where the arrest occurred.
- 2Search by Penal Code, charge name, or arrest description.
- 3Select the exact felony or misdemeanor charge.
- 4Confirm whether the jail or court provided a different bail amount.
- 5Review the estimated 8% premium.
- 6Save the estimate or request help.
How Do You Pay for a Bail Bond?
- 1Confirm the defendant, jail, booking information and bail amount.
- 2Receive the written premium amount and applicable terms.
- 3Complete the required application and signatures.
- 4Select an accepted payment method.
- 5The bond is posted after the information, documents, payment and eligibility requirements are confirmed.
Payment methods and financing options vary. All terms are confirmed in writing before any bond is posted. This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute an application, approval, or guarantee.
Learn how the California bail bond process worksHow Much Is Bail for DUI in California?
There is no single statewide DUI bail amount. The scheduled amount can depend on the county, the exact Vehicle Code section, whether an injury is alleged, prior offenses, enhancements and any amount set by the court. The examples below are drawn directly from the published county bail schedules.
| County | Code | Description | Classification | Scheduled bail | Est. 8% premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | VC 23152(a) | Driving under the influence of alcohol — first offense is generally book and release unless an exception applies | Misdemeanor | $0 | $0 source |
| Los Angeles County | Exact schedule match not available — verify the charge and county. | ||||
| Orange County | VC 23152(a) | Driving under the influence of alcohol — first offense may be released after booking or citation | Misdemeanor | $2,500 | $200 source |
| Orange County | Exact schedule match not available — verify the charge and county. | ||||
| Riverside County | VC 23152(a) | Driving under the influence of alcohol — first offense is generally cite and release unless an exception applies | Misdemeanor | $0 | $0 source |
| Riverside County | VC 23153(a) | Felony DUI causing bodily injury | Felony | $20,000 | $1,600 source |
Schedule amounts only. Actual bail may differ based on judicial review, enhancements, prior convictions, or holds. Riverside County: 2025 schedule, effective October 20, 2025.
How Much Is Bail for Domestic Violence in California?
Domestic violence is a category containing different possible charges. The bail amount can change based on the exact Penal Code section, felony or misdemeanor classification, injury allegations, protective-order violations, prior history, county schedule and a judge's order. The examples below use exact records from the published county schedules.
| County | Code | Description | Classification | Scheduled bail | Est. 8% premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | PC 273.5(a) | Corporal injury to spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner | Felony | $50,000 | $4,000 source |
| Los Angeles County | PC 243(e)(1) | Battery against spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner | Misdemeanor | $20,000 | $1,600 source |
| Los Angeles County | PC 273.6(a) | Violation of protective order | Misdemeanor | $30,000 | $2,400 source |
| Orange County | PC 273.5(a) | Corporal injury to spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner | Felony | $50,000 | $4,000 source |
| Orange County | PC 243(e)(1) | Battery against spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner | Misdemeanor | $10,000 | $800 source |
| Orange County | PC 273.6(a) | Violation of protective order | Misdemeanor | $15,000 | $1,200 source |
| Riverside County | PC 273.5(a) | Corporal injury to spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner | Felony | $30,000 | $2,400 source |
| Riverside County | PC 243(e)(1) | Battery against spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner | Misdemeanor | $5,000 | $400 source |
| Riverside County | PC 273.6(a) | Violation of protective order | Misdemeanor | $5,000 | $400 source |
Schedule amounts only. Actual bail may differ. Riverside County: 2025 schedule, effective October 20, 2025.
How Much Is Bail for Child Endangerment in California?
Child endangerment bail depends on the exact Penal Code section, whether the charge is a felony or misdemeanor, the alleged circumstances, the county schedule, enhancements and any bail ordered by the court. The examples below use exact PC 273a records from the validated county dataset.
| County | Code | Description | Classification | Scheduled bail | Est. 8% premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | PC 273a(a) | Child endangerment — circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death | Felony | $50,000 | $4,000 source |
| Los Angeles County | PC 273a(b) | Child endangerment — circumstances not likely to produce great bodily harm | Misdemeanor | $10,000 | $800 source |
| Orange County | PC 273a(a) | Child endangerment — circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death | Felony | $50,000 | $4,000 source |
| Orange County | PC 273a(b) | Child endangerment — circumstances not likely to produce great bodily harm | Misdemeanor | $10,000 | $800 source |
| Riverside County | PC 273a(a) | Child endangerment — circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death | Felony | $25,000 | $2,000 source |
| Riverside County | PC 273a(b) | Child endangerment — circumstances not likely to produce great bodily harm | Misdemeanor | $5,000 | $400 source |
Schedule amounts only. Actual bail may differ. Riverside County: 2025 schedule, effective October 20, 2025.
California Bail Cost Questions
How much is bail in California?
There is no single statewide bail amount. Bail depends on the county, the exact charge, the felony or misdemeanor classification, applicable enhancements, and any amount set by a judge. Use the calculator above to search published schedules for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.
How much does a bail bond cost?
A bail bond costs a premium — typically 8% of the bail amount in California. On a $50,000 bail amount, the estimated premium is $4,000. The premium is paid to the bail bond company and is not refundable once the bond is posted. The bail amount and the premium are different things.
How do I get a bail bond quote?
Use the calculator on this page to search the county bail schedule by charge or enter a reported bail amount. The tool calculates an estimated 8% premium. No personal information is required to see an estimate. You can also call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345 any time.
How does the bail bond estimator work?
The estimator searches the published bail schedules for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. You select the county and charge, or enter a bail amount reported by the jail or court. The tool applies an estimated 8% rate to produce an estimated premium. The estimate is based on the schedule and may not reflect the bail actually set for a specific defendant.
How do I pay for a bail bond?
After confirming the defendant, jail, booking information and bail amount, you receive the written premium and terms. You complete the required application and signatures, select a payment method, and the bond is posted after all requirements are confirmed. Payment methods and financing options vary — all terms are confirmed in writing before any bond is posted.
How much is DUI bail in California?
DUI release and bail vary by county, the exact Vehicle Code section, prior convictions, injury allegations, holds, and booking circumstances. Routine VC 23152 cases may be released after booking or citation, while DUI causing injury and repeat-DUI cases require charge-specific verification. A jail- or court-reported amount can be used to calculate an estimated 8% premium.
How much is domestic violence bail in California?
Domestic violence bail depends on the exact charge, county and classification. PC 273.5(a) — corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant — is scheduled at $50,000 in Los Angeles and Orange counties and $30,000 in Riverside County. PC 243(e)(1) — battery against a spouse or cohabitant — is a misdemeanor scheduled at $20,000 in Los Angeles, $10,000 in Orange County and $5,000 in Riverside County. Actual bail may differ.
How much is child endangerment bail in California?
Child endangerment bail depends on the Penal Code subsection and county. PC 273a(a) — circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm — is a felony scheduled at $50,000 in Los Angeles, $50,000 in Orange County and $25,000 in Riverside County. PC 273a(b) — circumstances not likely to produce great bodily harm — is a misdemeanor scheduled at $10,000 in Los Angeles and Orange counties and $5,000 in Riverside County.
Is the scheduled bail amount always the final amount?
No. The bail schedule provides a standard amount that allows release before arraignment. At arraignment, a judge may increase bail, reduce bail, release the defendant on their own recognizance, or deny bail entirely. Enhancements, prior convictions, holds, and other factors can also affect the amount actually set.
Can a judge change or deny bail?
Yes. A judge can increase, reduce, or deny bail at arraignment or at any subsequent hearing. For certain serious offenses, bail may be denied entirely. The calculator shows "No scheduled bail — judge must set" for charges that require judicial review. The estimate shown is based on the published schedule and is not a court order or guarantee.
Reviewed by the Post It Bail Bonds California bail team. Schedule examples are generated from the official county sources linked on this page. Last substantively reviewed: September 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the 8% bail bond premium calculated?
The bail bond premium is a percentage of the total bail amount set by the court or bail schedule. The most common filed rate in California is 8% of the total bail. For example, a $50,000 bail amount results in an estimated $4,000 premium. The actual rate depends on the surety company and the applicant's qualifications. All terms must be confirmed in writing before any bond is posted.
Is the scheduled bail amount the same as what a judge will set?
Not necessarily. The bail schedule provides a standard amount for common offenses that allows release before arraignment. At arraignment, a judge may increase bail, reduce bail, release the defendant on their own recognizance, or deny bail entirely based on the specific facts, criminal history, flight risk, and public safety considerations.
What if the charge I am looking for is not listed?
Not every charge appears in the published schedule. Some offenses require a judge to set bail individually. Call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345 any time for assistance locating bail information for any charge.
Can bail be denied entirely?
Yes. For certain serious offenses such as murder, a judge may deny bail or hold the defendant without bail. The calculator shows "No bail / must appear before judge" for charges that typically require judicial review before bail can be set.
How do I start the bail bond process?
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