A domestic violence arrest in Los Angeles, CA happens fast and usually adds a no-contact order. A licensed bail bondsman posts your domestic violence bond at any LA County jail, day or night.
A domestic violence arrest is tense for everyone in the family, and the rules that follow are easy to trip over. From your first call, we keep the release calm and clear.
Our job is to get your loved one out, not to decide who was right. Every call is handled with respect, and the facts of the night stay between you and the court.
After a domestic arrest, the court often adds an order to stay away and cut off contact. We walk your loved one through those terms, so one slip does not bring a second arrest.
A domestic case touches your home, your kids, and your work. We handle the bond discreetly, keep your information secure, and never share your situation with anyone outside the release.
You usually do not have to sign over property. Many domestic violence bonds run on a signed agreement and a payment plan, and we tell you up front if a larger bond needs more.
These arrests rarely happen at a convenient time. A licensed bondsman answers nights, weekends, and holidays, gives you straight answers, and starts the release the minute you call.
Domestic violence covers several California charges, and each one sets its own bail and conditions. These are the domestic cases we post bonds for most across Los Angeles County.
Causing visible injury to a spouse, partner, or co-parent is a felony-level charge under Penal Code 273.5, and bail is set high. We post these bonds fast at the Los Angeles jail and explain the conditions the court attaches to release.
Unwanted touching of a partner, with no visible injury, is a misdemeanor under Penal Code 243, subsection e. Bail is lower than for corporal injury, and we post the bond quickly so your loved one is not held over a minor charge.
Placing a child in a harmful situation is charged under Penal Code 273a and often filed alongside a domestic case. We post these bonds around the clock and explain how the court in Los Angeles is likely to handle the release.
Threatening to harm someone, in a way that puts them in real fear, is a wobbler under Penal Code 422 that can be a felony. We post criminal threats bonds at any LA County jail and tell you the full cost before you sign.
Contacting a protected person against a court order is its own crime under Penal Code 273.6, even on a first case. We post these bonds fast and make sure your loved one understands the order so it does not happen again.
Repeated following or harassment that makes someone fear for their safety is stalking under Penal Code 646.9, a wobbler with high bail. We handle these bonds discreetly and explain the no-contact terms the Los Angeles court will set.
We keep the process simple so your family spends less time waiting and more time together. Here are the three steps we walk you through, from the first call to release.
Once the court sets bail, you pay a small part of the full amount to begin the release. You can do it online or in person, and we explain every dollar before you sign.
Most families cannot pay the whole premium at once, and that is fine. We build a payment plan around your budget, with a low amount down, so cost never keeps your loved one inside.
We present the full bond to the court and handle the paperwork with the jail. From there we push for the fastest release the facility allows and keep you posted until they walk out.
We post domestic violence bonds across the Los Angeles metro, not only downtown. Start with the areas below, or reach us for any neighborhood, city, or courthouse in the county.
Areas we serve: Los Angeles · Long Beach · Lakewood · Downey
A domestic violence arrest is booked at a county or city jail and heard at the nearest court. Use the directory below for a facility’s address, phone, or directions.
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | Twin Towers Correctional Facility 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 473-6100 | Directions |
| Jail | Men’s Central Jail 441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 473-6100 | Directions |
| Jail | Inmate Reception Center (IRC) 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 473-6080 | Directions |
| Jail | Century Regional Detention Facility (Lynwood) 11705 S Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262 | (323) 568-4500 | Directions |
| Jail | Pitchess Detention Center (Castaic) 29320 The Old Rd, Castaic, CA 91384 | (661) 295-8000 | Directions |
| Jail | Metropolitan Detention Center (LAPD) 180 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 485-3900 | Directions |
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court | Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center 210 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 830-0803 | Directions |
| Court | Van Nuys Courthouse East 6230 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 | (818) 374-2900 | Directions |
| Court | Airport Courthouse 11701 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 | (310) 726-4100 | Directions |
| Court | Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse (Long Beach) 275 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 | (562) 256-2400 | Directions |
A domestic violence arrest raises questions that other cases do not. These are the ones Los Angeles families ask us most about DV bail, the orders, and how release works.
Yes, in most cases. You can post the bail amount on the Los Angeles County schedule right away, and we start that as soon as the booking is done. Only a release on own recognizance, or a reduced amount, needs a judge to sign off at a hearing first.
An EPO is a short order a judge can grant at the time of a domestic arrest. It tells the arrested person to stay away and have no contact, and it can last up to seven days. We explain exactly what it bars, so your loved one does not break it by accident.
It depends on the charge. Corporal injury under Penal Code 273.5 carries a higher scheduled bail than a simple domestic battery. The bond premium is ten percent of the bail the court sets, and we put the exact figure in writing and offer a payment plan.
Not a fixed one. You can usually post the scheduled bail as soon as booking is complete, without a wait. If the amount is very high, the court may review it first, and we tell you where your case stands before you pay anything toward the bond.
Often not right away. If the court issued a protective order, your loved one must stay away and avoid all contact, even by phone or text, until a judge changes it. We go over the terms carefully, so a release does not turn into a new arrest.
Se habla espanol. Our bilingual Los Angeles agents are ready to help with your domestic violence bond in English or Spanish, any time you call.
A domestic violence charge does not have to keep your family apart. Call 1-888-577-2245 any time, send our contact form, or visit our Los Angeles office, and a licensed bondsman will start the release.