Los Angeles County Bail Schedule
The Los Angeles County bail schedule lists standard bail amounts for common offenses. A judge may review and change bail at arraignment. Post It Bail Bonds is available 24/7 to help you understand your options.
What Is the Los Angeles County Bail Schedule?
The Los Angeles County bail schedule is a list of standard bail amounts adopted by the judges of the Los Angeles Superior Court for common criminal offenses. It is updated periodically by the court.
When a person is booked into a Los Angeles County jail, they may be eligible to post bail based on the schedule amount before their first court appearance. For local LASD booking guidance, see our East LA arrest and bail information resource. This allows release from custody without waiting for a judge to individually set bail.
Bail amounts on the schedule are not final. At arraignment, a judge may increase bail, reduce bail, release the person on their own recognizance, or remand them without bail based on the specific facts of the case.
Official Los Angeles County Bail Schedules
The Los Angeles Superior Court publishes separate schedules and pre-arraignment release guidance for felony, misdemeanor and infraction cases. Select the applicable court resource below. Listed amounts and release categories do not guarantee that a particular person will be released or assigned the displayed amount.
How a Bail Bond Works With the Schedule Amount
If you cannot pay the full bail amount in cash, a licensed bail bond agency can post bail on your behalf. You pay a premium — a percentage of the total bail amount — and the agency posts the full bail with the court or jail.
California bail bond premiums are regulated by the California Department of Insurance. Contact Post It Bail Bonds for current information about premium rates and payment options.
Post It Bail Bonds serves Los Angeles County from our office at 5441 East Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bail schedule?
A bail schedule is a list of standard bail amounts adopted by the judges of a county for common criminal offenses. It allows a person to post bail and be released from custody before their first court appearance, without waiting for a judge to set bail individually.
Does the bail schedule amount change at arraignment?
Yes. At arraignment, a judge reviews the case and may increase bail, reduce bail, release the person on their own recognizance, or remand them without bail, depending on the charges, criminal history, flight risk, and public safety considerations.
How much does a bail bond cost in Los Angeles County?
California bail bond premiums are regulated by the California Department of Insurance. The premium is a percentage of the total bail amount set by the court or bail schedule. Contact Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472 for current information.
Can I post bail directly from the bail schedule without a bail bond agent?
Yes. If you can pay the full bail amount in cash, you may post it directly with the jail. A bail bond agent allows you to post bail for a percentage of the total amount rather than the full sum.
What if I do not know the bail amount?
Post It Bail Bonds can help you find out the bail amount, which facility the person is held at, and what options are available. Call (323) 213-3472 any time, 24 hours a day.
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Questions About Bail in Los Angeles County?
Post It Bail Bonds is available 24 hours a day to help you understand the bail amount, locate someone in custody, and review available options. Confidential assistance in English and Spanish.
Ready to estimate bail costs? Search county bail schedules — search published schedules for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties and see an estimated premium.