California Bail Bonds
By Charge Type
CityWide handles every California charge, from DUI to felony to domestic violence. Find your charge type below for bail amounts, what to expect, and how to get someone out fast.
Common Charge Types
Always 10% Premium
Set by California Dept. of Insurance
Find Your Charge
Click any charge type to see typical bail amounts, the booking and release process, and what co-signers need to know.
DUI Bail Bonds
Most common bail type in CA. Bail ranges from $5,000 to $100,000+ depending on priors and injury.
Learn MoreFelony Bail Bonds
Felony bail varies widely. Many felonies have bail above $50,000. CityWide handles all felony types.
Learn MoreMisdemeanor Bail Bonds
Misdemeanor bail typically runs $500 to $10,000. Fast release. CityWide posts same-day.
Learn MoreDomestic Violence Bail Bonds
DV holds have mandatory 48-hour holds in CA. CityWide posts as soon as the hold expires.
Learn MoreDrug Charges Bail Bonds
Bail ranges from $2,500 for simple possession to $500,000+ for trafficking. We cover all tiers.
Learn MoreAssault Bail Bonds
PC 240 through PC 245 charges. Bail scales with severity and weapon use. CityWide handles all.
Learn MoreTheft & Robbery Bail Bonds
Petty theft through armed robbery. Grand theft PC 487 starts at $20,000 bail.
Learn MoreProbation Violation Bail Bonds
No bail schedule. Judge sets the amount at hearing. CityWide posts immediately after set.
Learn MoreSex Crimes / PC 290 Bail Bonds
High bail amounts. Registration requirements post-release. Requires experienced licensed agent.
Learn MoreWhat Happens After an Arrest in California
After an arrest in California, the person is booked into the county jail and a bail amount is set according to the county bail schedule or by a judge at arraignment. CityWide can post bail as soon as the amount is set.
The bail bond fee is 10% of the total bail amount, set by state law. This premium is non-refundable. The co-signer guarantees the defendant appears in court.
CityWide handles all paperwork by phone and e-signature. No office visit required. We post the bond at the jail directly and monitor release throughout.
Bail Quick Facts
The bail bond premium is 10% of total bail. Set by state law. Non-negotiable, non-refundable.
Domestic violence arrests carry a mandatory 48-hour hold before bail can be posted.
Many felonies require a judge to set bail. Arraignment is required within 48-72 hours of arrest.
Release time varies by facility. Most California jails release within 2 to 14 hours after bond is posted.
Why California Trusts CityWide for Any Charge
Every charge type covered
DUI, felony, misdemeanor, domestic violence, drug charges, assault, theft, probation violations, and more.
All 58 California counties
Licensed statewide. One call reaches a bail agent who knows your county jail and court.
20+ years in California
Family-owned since 2003. We know the system and how to move fast inside it.
Flexible payment plans
Flexible down payments and payment plans for qualified co-signers on any charge type.
English and Spanish
Bilingual agents available 24 hours a day for Spanish-speaking families.
No office visit needed
Complete the entire process by phone and e-signature from anywhere in California.
Licensed bail agents answering right now.
CALL 1-833-385-5245California Bail Bonds by Charge FAQ
The charge affects the bail amount and sometimes the hold time, but not how fast CityWide moves. Once bail is set, we begin the bond process immediately. Domestic violence charges have a mandatory 48-hour hold in California regardless of bail. Most other charges release within 2 to 8 hours after the bond is posted.
California law sets the bail bond premium at exactly 10 percent of the total bail amount. This rate is the same at every licensed bail bond company in the state. CityWide offers flexible payment plans on that 10 percent for qualified co-signers.
Yes. CityWide handles all felony charge types across all 58 California counties. Felony bail amounts vary widely depending on the specific charge, prior record, and county bail schedule. CityWide posts bail for all felony types including violent felonies, drug felonies, property felonies, and more.
You need the full name, date of birth, and the facility where the person is held. A booking number helps but is not required. CityWide can locate most people in the California jail system with just the full name and date of birth.
CityWide can post bail for any bailable offense in California. Some charges are classified as no-bail under California law, meaning the court has determined the defendant must remain in custody. A judge can also deny bail or set it at an amount effectively denying release. If bail has been set at any amount, CityWide can post it.
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CityWide handles every charge type statewide. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Licensed agents available now.