Los Angeles County Bail Rates & Felony Bail Schedule

If a loved one has been arrested in **Los Angeles County**, understanding the **bail amount** is one of the first and most important steps toward release.

Below is an overview of **Los Angeles County felony bail rates**, based on the **official LA Superior Court Felony Bail Schedule**. Bail amounts vary depending on the charge, circumstances, prior history, and whether enhancements apply.

**Important:** Bail schedules provide *presumptive* bail amounts. A judge can increase, reduce, deny bail, or release someone on their own recognizance.

How Bail Is Set in Los Angeles County

When someone is arrested for a felony, bail is determined by:

• The **Penal Code section**
• Whether the offense is **violent or non-violent**
• Weapon, gang, or injury enhancements
• Prior convictions or probation/parole status
• Whether the charge requires **Magistrate Review (MR)
• Some offenses qualify for **$0 bail**, while others require **judge approval before release**.

Violent Felony Bail Amounts

Violent crimes carry some of the **highest bail amounts** in Los Angeles County.

Typical bail ranges include:

• Murder:With special circumstances – Not bailable
• Other murder charges – $2,000,000
• Attempted Murder:$1,000,000
• Kidnapping:$100,000 – $1,000,000
• Robbery:First Degree $100,000
• Second Degree $50,000
• Carjacking:$100,000
• Mayhem / Aggravated: $100,000 – $1,000,000
• Assault with a Firearm: $50,000 – $200,000
• Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling or Vehicle: $250,000

Domestic Violence & Abuse-Related Bail

• Corporal Injury to Spouse or Partner: $50,000 – $100,000
• Child Abuse Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury:$100,000
• Elder Abuse: $50,000
• Violation of a Protective Order: $50,000
• Criminal Threats: $50,000

Theft, Fraud & White Collar Crime Bail

Most theft and fraud-related felonies have **graduated bail** based on dollar amounts.

Typical bail amounts:

• Grand Theft:$20,000
• Grand Theft Over $50,000:$45,000
• Grand Theft Over $250,000:$70,000
• Grand Theft Over $1,000,000: $120,000
• Forgery / Identity Theft:$20,000 – $50,000
• Organized Retail Theft:$20,000
• Mortgage or Insurance Fraud:$20,000 – $125,000

Drug & Narcotics Bail Amounts

Drug cases often scale **by weight or quantity** and can rise quickly.

Examples:

• Simple Possession with Priors: $10,000
• Possession for Sale:$30,000+
• Sale or Transportation:$30,000 – $5,000,000
• Manufacturing Controlled Substances: $75,000 – $3,000,000
• Drug Sales Involving Minors:$50,000 – $5,000,000
• Possession While Armed:$50,000

Weapons & Firearms Bail Amounts

• Possession of a Loaded Firearm: $35,000
• Felon in Possession of a Firearm: $35,000
• Assault Weapon Possession: $35,000
• Manufacture or Sale of Assault Weapons:$50,000
• Personal Discharge of a Firearm: No injury – $200,000
• Causing injury or death –$1,000,000

Common Bail Enhancements (Added to Base Bail)

Additional bail may be added for:

• Gang allegations: +$40,000
• Personal use of a weapon: +$20,000 – $1,000,000
• Great bodily injury: +$30,000
• Prior strike convictions: +$50,000 per prior
• Felony committed while on probation or parole: +$25,000
• Aggravated white collar crime: +$100,000 – $250,000

Can Bail Be Reduced?

Yes. A judge may:

• Reduce bail
• Grant **Own Recognizance (OR)** release
• Order **Magistrate Review**
• Impose conditions instead of high bail
• A defense attorney can request a **bail hearing**.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.