The San Bernardino County Bail Schedule is comprised of felony and misdemeanor offenses that correspond with the amount of bail for the alleged crime or offense. The Bail Committee is responsible for approval or any adjustments to the bail schedule every year pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1269b. The Bail Committee is made up of San Bernardino County Superior Court Judges, with the Honorable Michael Dest currently sitting as chairman.
In instances where the arresting peace officer finds “reasonable cause” for the arrestee to have a higher bail amount than that provided in the bail schedule , the peace officer must prepare a declaration under penalty of perjury (PC 1269c) setting forth the facts and circumstances in support of a higher bail amount. This places the burden on the law enforcement agencies to notify the judge if the scheduled bail is not adequate for the crime.
Regardless of the above mentioned, it is your constitutional right (eighth amendment) to non-excessive bail. Someone arrested and detained for a criminal violation(s) of the law has the right to post bail or bail bond during this time. Capital crimes like murder with special circumstances would be an exception to the law.
Fastrak Bail Bonds has provided bail bond services since 1996. Please give us a call at 1-800-525-5915 with any questions and/or concerns you may have regarding the procedures of bail. We are available 24 hours a day to assist you. Thank you.