A drug crime arrest in Los Angeles, CA runs from simple possession to felony sales, and bail follows the charge. A licensed bondsman posts your bond at any LA County jail, day or night.
A drug charge can look frightening on paper, but most move through familiar steps in the LA courts. From your first call, we read the charge and start the release it allows.
Drug bail swings widely with the substance and the amount involved. We read the actual charge on the booking sheet and tell you what this case really needs, not a generic figure.
A simple possession bond and a possession-for-sale bond are worlds apart in cost. We check which one the booking shows first, so you plan around the right amount from the very start.
Families always ask if this can end in treatment instead of jail. We explain how bail fits with diversion and drug court in Los Angeles, and leave the eligibility to your attorney.
Weight thresholds, a school zone, a weapon, or a prior conviction can push a drug bail up fast. We flag those early, so a higher number never catches your family off guard.
Getting out is the start, not the end. After we post your drug bond, we keep track of your court dates and stay reachable, so nothing slips while your case moves through court.
Drug charges in Los Angeles run from a low-level misdemeanor to a serious felony, and the bail tracks the offense. These are the drug cases we post bonds for most across the county.
Simple possession of a drug like cocaine or heroin for personal use is a misdemeanor in California after Proposition 47. Bail is usually low, and many people are cited or released on their own recognizance. If the court sets bail, we post it fast.
Possessing methamphetamine for personal use is also a misdemeanor under Health and Safety Code 11377 since Proposition 47, unless certain priors apply. We post these bonds quickly at any LA County jail and explain how a record can change the amount.
Holding drugs with intent to sell is a felony under Health and Safety Code 11351, and bail sits far higher than for simple possession. We post these felony bonds, set up a payment plan if needed, and explain the conditions the court expects.
Selling or moving drugs is charged under Health and Safety Code 11352, a felony with bail that climbs with the quantity involved. A large amount can also draw a hold on the bond funds, and we explain what that takes to clear.
Being under the influence of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor under Health and Safety Code 11550, separate from a DUI. Bail is generally low, and we post the bond fast so your loved one is not held overnight over a minor charge.
Carrying a loaded, operable firearm while holding certain drugs is a felony under Health and Safety Code 11370.1, and the bail runs high. We post these bonds around the clock and walk your family through the release conditions the 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 drug crime 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 · Compton · Bellflower
A drug arrest is booked at a county or city jail and heard at the nearest Los Angeles 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 drug arrest brings a rush of questions about cost, court, and what happens next. These are the ones Los Angeles families ask us most about drug bail and how release works.
It depends on the drug and the charge. After Proposition 47, simple possession is usually a low-bail misdemeanor, and many people are released without posting a bond. A felony sales charge sits much higher on the county bail schedule. The bond premium is ten percent of the bail the court sets, and we put the figure in writing.
Yes, and the gap is large. Simple possession is a misdemeanor with low bail after Proposition 47, while possession for sale and transportation are felonies that sit far higher on the Los Angeles bail schedule. The amount climbs with the quantity involved and any prior record, and we tell you where your case lands before you pay.
In many cases, yes. Proposition 47 turned most simple drug possession into a misdemeanor, which keeps the bail low and often leads to release without a bond at all. Whether your specific charge qualifies depends on the drug and your record, and your attorney confirms it. We handle the bond if the court sets one.
It might. California offers treatment-based paths like pretrial diversion and drug court for many lower-level, non-violent drug cases, and completing one can end with the charge dismissed. Eligibility turns on the charge and your history, so your attorney is the one to confirm it. Meanwhile, we post the bond so your loved one waits at home, not in jail.
Yes. The substance and the quantity both move the number. A small amount of a common drug sits low on the Los Angeles bail schedule, while a large quantity, a drug like fentanyl, or an intent-to-sell charge pushes the bail up sharply. We read the exact charge and tell you what to expect before you commit to the bond.
Se habla espanol. Our bilingual Los Angeles agents are ready to help with your drug crime bond in English or Spanish, any time you call.
A drug charge does not have to keep your family waiting in jail. 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.