A felony bail bond is a surety bond written for a felony charge in a California superior court. Instead of paying the full bail to the court, you pay a premium, and a surety company guarantees the rest. In return, the defendant agrees to attend every court date, and a co-signer agrees to back that promise.
Felony bail usually starts with the county’s bail schedule, the charge, and the defendant’s record. A judge can raise or lower it, add conditions, or deny bail in limited cases. We look at all of that with you before you commit, so the bond fits the case in front of you.
A felony charge isn’t the only reason families call us. Surety bail bonds are at the center of most cases we handle, and these related services cover other charges and court problems.
A lower-level charge can still keep someone in custody overnight. Our misdemeanor bonds usually involve smaller bail and less paperwork. We also tell you if a citation release might apply instead.
Cash bail means paying the full bail amount directly to the court or jail. On a felony, that amount can be very large. If the defendant attends every court date, the deposit is generally returned after the case ends.
An open warrant can turn a routine traffic stop into an arrest. Our warrant bonds help you plan a voluntary surrender with the bond ready. We check whether bail applies before you go in.
A missed court date can bring a forfeiture notice and worry for every co-signer. We find out what the court still allows and explain the deadlines. Acting early can keep more options open.
A domestic violence arrest often brings a protective order and strict contact limits. Our agents post these bonds and review the order’s terms with you. We help you plan a release address that follows those terms.
A DUI arrest can leave a car impounded and a license at risk. We post DUI bonds for first-offense, repeat, and felony DUI charges. We also flag the separate deadline to request a DMV hearing.
Drug sales, transportation, and possession for sale are usually charged as felonies in California. Bail on these charges can climb with the quantity involved or with prior drug convictions. Our agents confirm the bail and explain what the surety may need on a larger bond.
We tell you early if a hold, a no-bail order, or a required hearing means the bond must wait.
Our agents hold California bail licenses and follow California Department of Insurance rules on premiums and fees.
We post bonds in every California county, so distance from Yuba City doesn’t limit your options.
You learn what the surety may require, and why, before anyone signs.
We have handled bail cases for more than 19 years, including large felony bonds.
Our phones stay on nights, weekends, and holidays, so you can start the bond as soon as you hear about the arrest.
Here is how we move a surety bond from your first call to the jail.
Share the defendant’s name, birth date, and jail. We confirm the charge, the bail amount, and whether any hold applies.
We go over the premium, the indemnity agreement, co-signer duties, and any collateral. You can sign electronically or at our Yuba City office.
We post the bond with the jail. The facility then completes its own release process, and timing varies.
Charges like robbery or assault with a deadly weapon often carry the highest bail amounts. For some serious or violent felonies, California law requires a hearing in open court before a judge sets bail above or below the schedule. That can mean waiting for a court date before a bond can be posted.
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Not always. Most felony defendants in California have a right to bail, but a judge can deny it in limited cases involving serious violence or a substantial risk to public safety. A hold from probation, parole, or another agency can also keep someone in custody after bail is posted. We check for these issues before you pay anything.
Your premium follows the rate filed with the California Department of Insurance. It is commonly about 10% of the bail amount, so $50,000 bail usually means a premium near $5,000. Some people qualify for a lower filed rate. We give you the exact premium for your case before you sign.
ue a bench warrant. The co-signer may then owe the full bail amount under the indemnity agreement, plus allowed costs. Bringing the defendant back to court quickly may open the door to reinstatement, depending on the court. Call us right away so we can explain your options.
Not always. The surety decides based on the bail amount, the charge, and the co-signer’s income and ties. Larger felony bonds are more likely to need collateral. We tell you up front if your case does and return it after the court exonerates the bond.
Often, yes. When bail is set on the county schedule at booking, we can post a bond before the first court date. Some charges require a judge’s review first. California generally requires arraignment within 48 hours of arrest, not counting weekends and holidays.
If prosecutors reduce the charge, the defense can ask the court to lower bail, and the premium may drop on a new bond. If the charges are dropped, the court exonerates the bond. The premium already paid is generally nonrefundable.
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