The cost table
| Bail amount | 10% premium | As low as 1% down |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $500 | $50 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 |
| $75,000 | $7,500 | $750 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 |
Run any other figure on the bail bond calculator.
What sets the bail amount in the first place
Before arraignment, most amounts come from the county bail schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b. Los Angeles and San Diego publish separate schedules, so the same charge can carry a different number in each county.
At arraignment a judge can raise, lower, or eliminate the amount. Under In re Humphrey (2021), the court must weigh ability to pay and non-financial conditions of release. Counsel can move to modify bail under Penal Code §1289.
What you should never be charged
- Fees that do not appear on the written agreement.
- A separate charge for posting the bond at the jail or courthouse.
- Interest on a standard Armstrong payment plan.
- Anything at all before you have read the premium, the plan, and the collateral terms in writing.
Armstrong has been quoting California bail the same way since 1926: the filed rate, the plan in writing, and a licensed agent on the phone. Call (818) 241-2171 in Los Angeles or (619) 560-0106 in San Diego.