A misdemeanor in Los Angeles, CA still means booking and a bail amount to clear. A licensed bail bondsman posts your misdemeanor bond at any LA County jail, day or night.
A misdemeanor is the lower level of charge, but it still lands your loved one in jail. From your first call, Los Angeles families can count on steady help to get them out fast.
A misdemeanor bond is usually small, so release comes fast. Once we post it, most Los Angeles clients are back home within a few hours, and we keep you posted until they walk out.
Misdemeanor bail is lower, and our plans make it easier still. We often take a small amount down and spread the rest, so a minor charge never keeps your loved one sitting in jail.
You should not have to learn the county jail system tonight. We deal with the booking desk and the bond paperwork directly, so your family can breathe while we get the release moving.
Your business stays private. We handle the misdemeanor bond quietly, keep your information secure, and never share your situation with anyone who does not need to be part of it.
If this is your first time posting bail, that is normal. We explain how a misdemeanor bond works, what the court expects, and each step in plain words, so nothing feels rushed.
A misdemeanor can be any of a wide range of charges, and each one sets its own bail. These are the misdemeanor cases we post bonds for most across Los Angeles County.
Petty theft covers taking property worth nine hundred fifty dollars or less, a misdemeanor in California. We post petty theft bonds fast at the Los Angeles jail and tell you the cost up front, so your loved one can leave and prepare a defense.
Simple assault and battery are misdemeanors when no serious injury or weapon is involved. We post these bonds around the clock and explain the release conditions the Los Angeles court is likely to set before your loved one is out.
After Proposition 47, simple possession of most drugs is a misdemeanor rather than a felony. We post these bonds quickly at any LA County jail and explain how the charge and any priors affect the bail the court sets.
Vandalism causing under four hundred dollars in damage is a misdemeanor under Penal Code 594. We post vandalism bonds fast, tell you the full cost before you sign, and start the release so your loved one is not held overnight.
Being drunk in public is a misdemeanor under Penal Code 647, and it usually means a short stay in county jail. We post these bonds quickly, and many clients are released within a few hours of the booking.
Driving on a suspended or revoked license is a misdemeanor under the Vehicle Code. We post these bonds around the clock and explain what the Los Angeles court will expect at the first hearing after release.
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 misdemeanor 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 · Torrance · Inglewood
A misdemeanor 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 misdemeanor arrest still raises real questions. These are the ones Los Angeles families ask us most about misdemeanor bail, the cost, and how fast we can help.
Not always. Many minor misdemeanors in Los Angeles end in a citation or a release on your own recognizance, with no bail to post. When the court does set bail, because of the charge or a prior record, we post the bond so your loved one does not wait in jail.
Misdemeanor bail is lower than for a felony and follows the Los Angeles County bail schedule, with the amount depending on the charge. 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.
Fast. Because misdemeanor bail is usually small, release moves quickly once we post the bond. Most Los Angeles clients are back home within a few hours, though a busy booking period at the county jail can add a little time to the wait.
Just the basics to find your loved one and post the bond: their full name and date of birth, which jail holds them, and the bail amount if it is set. We take it from there, confirm the details, and start the release right away.
Often, yes. Misdemeanor bonds are smaller, so we can usually set up a plan with a low amount down, sometimes nothing to start, and spread the rest over time. We explain the exact terms up front, so cost never keeps a minor charge in jail.
Se habla espanol. Our bilingual Los Angeles agents are ready to help with your misdemeanor bond in English or Spanish, any time you call.
A misdemeanor should not cost your family a night 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.