Bail schedules
California bail schedules
Every county in California sets standard bail amounts for common charges. Here is how bail schedules work, and the current schedule for each county we serve.
What is a bail schedule?
A bail schedule is a list of standard bail amounts for common criminal charges. Each year, the judges of every county’s Superior Court approve a new one under California Penal Code section 1269b.
The schedule lets someone arrested without a warrant be released before they see a judge, by posting the listed bail. Jails use it to set the first bail amount at booking.
The amount can change
The scheduled amount is where bail starts. At the first court appearance, a judge can raise it, lower it, or release the person without bail.
If an officer believes the scheduled bail is too low, the officer can ask a judge to set it higher (Penal Code section 1269c).
Bail schedules by county
Current schedules for the counties where we have pages. We keep a copy on this site so you can open it quickly.
Orange County bail schedule (2026)
Uniform Bail Schedule approved by the judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. In effect since January 1, 2026. Covers felony and misdemeanor charges.
Los Angeles County bail schedules (2026)
Felony and misdemeanor bail schedules of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. In effect since January 1, 2026. Both include the court’s Pre-Arraignment Release Protocol, which sets $0 bail before the first court date for many lower-level charges.
Felony schedule (PDF)Misdemeanor schedule (PDF)Los Angeles County bail bonds
Bail schedule questions
Is the amount on the bail schedule final?
No. The schedule sets bail for someone arrested without a warrant, before they see a judge. At the first court appearance, the judge can raise bail, lower it, or release the person without bail.
How do I find the bail for someone who was arrested?
Call us with the person’s full name and date of birth. We call the jail, confirm the booking, the charges and the bail amount, and tell you what a bail bond will cost.
Does every county use the same bail schedule?
No. Each county’s Superior Court approves its own schedule every year, so the same charge can carry a different bail amount in another county.
What does a bail bond cost compared with the bail?
A bail bond costs a premium, a percentage of the full bail amount, instead of the whole amount. See our bail bond FAQ for current rates.
Not sure what the bail is?
Leave a number and we call you right back. We’ll find the charges and the bail amount for you.
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