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Check Bail or Booking Information
Already know who was arrested? Provide the person's information and our 24-hour team can help review available booking records, reported charges, custody location and bail amount.
What Booking Information May Be Available
After an arrest is processed, certain information may be entered into publicly accessible booking records. The availability and completeness of this information varies by county, facility, and how recently the arrest occurred. Records may include:
- Custody status
- Holding facility
- Booking number
- Arresting agency
- Booking date
- Reported charges
- Reported bail amount
- Court information, when available
- Release status
Not every item listed above will be available in every case. Booking records are maintained by the arresting agency or county jail and may be updated as the case progresses.
Information That Helps Us Check the Arrest
The defendant's complete legal name, date of birth, arresting city or county, and approximate arrest date are the most useful pieces of information for identifying the correct booking record. When multiple people share a similar name, the date of birth and arrest location help narrow the search significantly.
If you do not have all of this information, you can still submit the form. Our agents will work with what you provide and follow up if additional details are needed.
Has Bail Already Been Set?
In California, bail may be determined by the applicable county bail schedule, the reported charge, outstanding warrants, immigration or other holds, or a judge's order at arraignment. The amount shown in booking records reflects the bail set at the time of booking or by judicial review.
Some defendants may temporarily show no bail amount while the booking process is still in progress, while a judicial bail hearing is pending, or when the case involves charges that require a court appearance before bail is set. If no bail amount is displayed, our agents can help clarify the status based on available information.
What Happens After Bail Information Is Confirmed?
Once bail has been set and confirmed, a licensed Post It Bail Bonds agent can walk you through the bail-bond agreement, including the premium amount, available payment arrangements, any collateral requirements, and the posting process.
Release timing is controlled entirely by the jail and depends on booking procedures, staffing, medical clearance, holds, and other facility-specific factors. Post It Bail Bonds cannot guarantee or predict an exact release time.
Bail and Booking Information by County
Select a county below to access inmate search resources, jail directories, and county-specific bail bond information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does booking information take to appear?
Booking information is typically entered into public records within a few hours of processing, but the timeline varies by facility, staffing, and the volume of bookings. In some cases it may take 12 to 24 hours or longer before a record is publicly visible.
What information do I need to check someone's bail?
The defendant's full legal name, date of birth, and the county or city of arrest are the most helpful pieces of information. A booking number, if available, can speed up the search significantly.
Can I submit an inquiry without a booking number?
Yes. A booking number is not required to submit an inquiry. Providing the defendant's full legal name, date of birth, and the county or city of arrest is usually sufficient to begin the search.
Why does the booking record show no bail?
A bail amount may not yet be displayed if the booking process is still in progress, if the case involves a hold or warrant from another jurisdiction, or if a judge has not yet reviewed the case. Some charges require a judicial bail hearing before an amount is set.
Does the reported bail amount include the bail-bond premium?
No. The bail amount shown in booking records is the full bail set by the court. The bail-bond premium — the fee paid to a licensed bail agent — is a separate amount, typically a percentage of the total bail. The exact premium, payment terms, and any approved discounts are explained in the written bail agreement.
Can Post It Bail Bonds begin the process over the phone?
Yes. Our licensed agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call 1-855-479-4345 to speak with an agent who can review available booking information, explain the bail-bond process, and begin preparing the paperwork.
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Post It Bail Bonds is a private licensed bail bond agency (License #1M37243) and is not affiliated with any jail, court, law enforcement agency or government entity. Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee bail eligibility, bond approval or release. Booking records are maintained by the arresting agency or county jail and may not reflect real-time custody status.