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How much is bail for probation violation

If you're asking how much is bail for probation violation, the figure runs from $0 to $50,000, or bail may be denied. What you pay varies by county and the charge that started the case. Different rules apply to misdemeanor and felony violations.

If the violation is a misdemeanor, posting a bond can often get you released. Posting a bond means making a financial promise that the person will show up for court dates. For felony violations, bail usually isn't an option until the judge has reviewed the case.

Probation violation amounts on County bond schedules

Jails consult a bond schedule for a case's preset bail amount for probation violation. A court's bond schedule sets a standard price for every charge. These preset figures range from $0 to $50,000, and no bail appears on many felony holds.

The Riverside Superior Court bail schedule sets $50,000 for a violation with no new offense. Misdemeanor violations are set at $15,000 under the Orange County Superior Court bail schedule. Felony probation violations carry no bail on that same schedule.

In Texas, the Harris County bail schedule for misdemeanors sets $5,000 to revoke community supervision. A misdemeanor revocation or acceleration is set at $0 under the Tulsa County District Court bond schedule. To check a local booking, try the Riverside County jail lookup.

CountyCharge on the scheduleBail amountSource
Riverside County, CAProbation violation without a new offense (PC 1203.2(a))$50,000Riverside Superior Court bail schedule
San Bernardino County, CAViolation of felony probation (absent a court order)No bailSan Bernardino Superior Court bail schedule
San Bernardino County, CAMisdemeanor violation of probation$25,000San Bernardino Superior Court bail schedule
Orange County, CAViolation of felony probationNo bailOrange County Superior Court bail schedule
Orange County, CAViolation of misdemeanor probation$15,000Orange County Superior Court bail schedule
Harris County, TXAny motion to adjudicate or revoke community supervision$5,000Misdemeanor bail schedule for Harris County
San Diego County, CAWarrantless arrest: misdemeanor probation violation based solely on violating Vehicle Code 23154$2,500San Diego Superior Court bail schedule
Santa Clara County, CAFirearm possession that violates a probation condition (PC 29815)$25,000Santa Clara Superior Court bail schedule
Tulsa County, OKScheduled amount $0: application to revoke (probation revocation), misdemeanor$0Tulsa County District Court bond schedule
Tulsa County, OKFor a misdemeanor application to accelerate (deferred/suspended sentence), the scheduled amount is $0$0Tulsa County District Court bond schedule

Probation violation bonds and what a bail agent charges

Using a bail agent means paying a premium rather than the full bail amount. This nonrefundable fee, kept by the agent for posting the bond, is called a premium. California Bail Bonds rules set this fee at 10% in most cases, plus necessary expenses.

For Orange County's $15,000 bond on a misdemeanor, the 10% fee comes to $1,500. Try a bond calculator to check other amounts. According to Texas Bond Resources, bond rates aren't set by the insurance department.

Certain states ban paid bail agents entirely. Money bail for pretrial release conditions was abolished under Illinois statute. Under Kentucky Court of Justice Pretrial Services and Wisconsin statute, paid sureties are banned, with court deposits taking their place.

California bans renewal premiums. Read more about getting your bail money back.

When a judge chooses a different amount

A judge can adjust the preset bail at the first court hearing. The Santa Clara County Superior Court: Criminal Bail Schedule allows judges to choose a different amount in any case. Judges can also order someone detained or released with conditions.

If the schedule shows no bail, you can't post it at booking. For misdemeanors, the San Bernardino Superior Court bail schedule sets bail at $25,000, though felony charges stay at no bail. Other rules cover certain charges too, such as $25,000 if someone on probation has a firearm, per the Santa Clara Superior Court bail schedule.

At a bail hearing, a judge looks at 4 main factors. The rules from the Imperial County Superior Court and Ohio's bail law point them to public safety and how serious the offense is. These bail laws by state also weigh the person's criminal history and how likely they are to miss court.

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