24/7/365 live answer · All 58 counties
California Bail Bonds — 24 Hours, Any Jail, Statewide
A loved one was booked. Call (818) 805-0467. A licensed California bail agent can start the bond from the first call — nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Low down payments · flexible plans
- No collateral required on most bonds
- Bilingual English & Spanish agents
- Any jail · any court · statewide
What to do right now
Call the line
Dial (818) 805-0467. A person answers, not a form. Phone is the only way to reach an agent here.
Have the name and DOB
Full legal name and date of birth are what jails use to look up a booking. A booking number helps if you have it.
Know the city or jail
Tell the agent where the arrest happened or which facility is holding them, so the right county agent takes the bond.
How a California bail bond works
1. Call and share the basics
Give the agent the inmate's full name, date of birth, and the city or jail. The agent locates the booking and the bail amount set in the case.
2. Review the bond and the plan
The agent explains the premium filed with the California Department of Insurance, the down payment, and any payment plan on the bond.
3. Sign the paperwork
Paperwork can be signed electronically from a phone or computer, or in person with the agent handling the county. No office visit to this site is needed.
4. The bond is posted
The independent bail bond company posts the bond with the jail or court. Release timing is controlled by the facility, so the agent will keep you updated instead of guessing.
Statewide coverage
Independent licensed bail bond companies on this platform work with jails and courts in every California county — coastal, valley, desert, and mountain. Browse by county, city, or facility.
Popular counties
- Los Angeles County Bail Bonds
- Orange County Bail Bonds
- San Bernardino County Bail Bonds
- Riverside County Bail Bonds
- San Diego County Bail Bonds
- Santa Clara County Bail Bonds
- Alameda County Bail Bonds
- Sacramento County Bail Bonds
- San Francisco County Bail Bonds
- Ventura County Bail Bonds
- Fresno County Bail Bonds
- Kern County Bail Bonds
Common charges
Bail is usually set from a county schedule tied to the booked charge. These are among the most common California statutes families call about.
- PC 187 — Murder
- PC 211 — Robbery
- PC 245 — Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- PC 273.5 — Domestic Violence
- PC 459 — Burglary
- PC 487 — Grand Theft
- HS 11350 — Possession of a Controlled Substance
- VC 23152 — DUI
Frequently asked questions
- How fast can a bail agent start the bond?
- A licensed California bail agent can begin paperwork on the first call, 24 hours a day. Booking, court, and jail release procedures vary by facility, so no agent can promise a specific release time.
- What information do I need before I call?
- Have the inmate's full name, date of birth, and the city or jail where they were booked. If you also have the booking number or charge, share it — it helps the agent locate the file faster.
- How much does a bail bond cost in California?
- California bail bond premium is set by rates filed with the Department of Insurance and is a percentage of the bail amount. The exact figure depends on the bail set in the case, so an agent will review the specifics with you on the phone.
- Do you require collateral?
- Most bonds are written with no collateral. Whether collateral is requested depends on the bond amount and the underwriting of the independent bail bond company handling it.
- Can I pay the down payment over time?
- Flexible payment plans with low down payments are available on many bonds. Terms are set by the independent bail bond company after a short phone review.
- Which California counties are covered?
- All 58 counties. Independent licensed companies on this platform work with jails and courts statewide, from Los Angeles and San Diego to Shasta and Humboldt.
- Are Spanish-speaking agents available?
- Yes. Bilingual English and Spanish agents answer the line, day and night.
- Is anyone actually available at 3 a.m. on a holiday?
- Yes. The line is answered live 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
One call. Any California jail. Any hour.
Bilingual agents, low down payments, and no collateral on most bonds.
Call (818) 805-0467This website provides general information about California bail bonds. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client or bail-agent relationship. Each agency named here is separately licensed by the California Department of Insurance and operates independently. Confirm any license at insurance.ca.gov. Premiums, collateral, and eligibility depend on the surety and the facts of each case.