Typical ranges we see
| Filing | Common bail range |
|---|---|
| §243(e)(1) domestic battery, misdemeanor | $10,000–$25,000 |
| §273.5 corporal injury, felony, minor injury | $50,000 |
| §273.5 with great bodily injury or strangulation | $100,000+ |
| DV with prior conviction or protective-order violation | $100,000+, sometimes no-bail pending arraignment |
| §422 criminal threats alongside a DV filing | Adds to the controlling count |
These match the ranges on our domestic violence bail bonds page. The premium is 10% of whichever number the court uses, so a $50,000 felony filing means $5,000 — and we write those with as little as 1% down.
The factors that move the number
- Severity of the alleged injury, which is the biggest single driver.
- Whether a weapon or strangulation is alleged.
- Prior DV convictions or pending cases.
- Existing protective orders and any alleged violation of one.
- Ties to the community, employment, and immigration or custody stakes.
- Ability to pay, which the court must weigh under In re Humphrey (2021).
Deviating from the schedule
Before arraignment, either side can ask for a deviation from the schedule under Penal Code §1269c, which is why some DV arrests come out of booking with a much higher number than the schedule suggests. After arraignment, a bail-reduction motion is the mechanism, and a judge can substitute non-financial conditions — stay-away orders, GPS, counseling — instead of money.