Southern California Bail Schedules
If you or a loved one has been arrested in Southern California, one of the first questions you may have is how much bail will be required. Bail schedules provide established bail amounts for many criminal offenses and are commonly used before a defendant appears in court.
Because bail schedules are adopted at the county level, the amount listed for a particular offense may vary depending on where the arrest occurred. CBS Law has compiled bail schedules for Los Angeles County and several surrounding Southern California counties to make these resources easier to find in one place. While we try very hard to keep our resources updated the original content in the PDF’s belong to the counties, we have no copy rights to it, we are sharing it here for your convenience.
How Do California Bail Schedules Work?
A bail schedule lists predetermined bail amounts for criminal offenses. These schedules can be used after an arrest to help determine the amount required for release before a defendant appears before a judge.
The amount shown in a bail schedule should not be viewed as a final determination of bail in every case, these can change. Once a defendant appears in court, a judicial officer may consider the charges, circumstances surrounding the case, public safety concerns, criminal history, and other legally relevant factors when determining bail. A lot of factors can go into the final decision.
Los Angeles County Bail Schedules
Los Angeles County maintains separate schedules for felony and misdemeanor offenses. If an arrest or criminal case occurs in Los Angeles County, the appropriate schedule can provide a starting point for understanding the bail associated with the alleged offense.
2026 Los Angeles County Felony Bail Schedule
2026 Los Angeles County Misdemeanor Bail Schedule
Orange County Bail Schedule
The Orange County Superior Court adopts a countywide bail schedule for criminal offenses. The 2026 schedule became effective January 1, 2026 and provides bail amounts that may be used before a defendant’s first court appearance.
2026 Orange County Bail Schedule
Riverside County Bail Schedule
For arrests and criminal cases in Riverside County, the county bail schedule provides information about bail amounts associated with various criminal charges.
2025 Riverside County Bail Schedule
San Bernardino County Bail Schedule
The San Bernardino County bail schedule provides bail information for criminal offenses handled within the county.
2026 San Bernardino County Bail Schedule
San Diego County Bail Schedule
If someone has been arrested in San Diego County, the county bail schedule can be used as a reference for bail amounts associated with listed criminal offenses.
2026 San Diego County Bail Schedule
Santa Barbara County Bail Schedule
Santa Barbara County publishes felony and misdemeanor bail information for criminal cases within the county.
2026 Santa Barbara County Bail Schedule
Kern County Bail Schedule
The Kern County bail schedule provides bail information for criminal offenses occurring within Kern County.
2026 Kern County Bail Schedule
Bail Schedules Are Only a Starting Point
A scheduled bail amount does not necessarily determine what will happen in a particular criminal case. Bail may be increased, reduced, or addressed differently after a defendant appears before the court.
It is important to understand both the charges and the court process involved. If you are confused, or need help, contact us so that one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys can review the circumstances of the case and explain how bail may be handled.
Find a Criminal Court or Detention Facility
If you are trying to locate the courthouse handling a case or determine where someone is being held, visit our Southern California Criminal Court and Detention Facility Map. The interactive map includes criminal courthouses and detention facilities throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.
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