2026 Orange County bail guide · Schedule effective January 1, 2026 · Sources checked October 22, 2026
How much is bail in Orange County? There is no single amount for every arrest. Bail depends on the charge, its felony or misdemeanor classification, applicable enhancements, and any court orders or holds. The 2026 schedule below lists reference amounts; confirm the person’s actual bail and release eligibility before arranging payment.
Families commonly consider three paths: deposit the full cash bail amount, arrange a licensed bail agency’s surety bond for an agreed premium, or wait for the first court appearance and a decision about release conditions. A scheduled dollar amount does not guarantee that every path is available in a particular case.
Three Common Options After an Orange County Arrest
1. Deposit the full cash bail amount
If the person’s authorized bail is $10,000, cash bail requires the full $10,000 deposit. Before traveling, confirm the current amount, booking completion, any holds, and the accepted payment method.
The Orange County Intake & Release Center cashier is at 550 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703. Bail transactions are available 24 hours a day. Call the cashier directly at (714) 647-6085 with the person’s full name and booking number. OCSD’s custody information says IRC accepts bail for people housed at OCSD jail facilities; confirm the person’s current situation first.
The cashier’s number handles payment questions. For help understanding available inmate information, use our inquiry form or assistance line above. OCSD cashier instructions.
2. Arrange a bail bond through a licensed agency
If you cannot or do not want to deposit the full amount, a licensed bail agency may arrange a surety bond. The agency posts the bond; it does not ordinarily deposit the entire bail amount as cash on your behalf.
Example: $10,000 bail × a 10% premium = $1,000 paid to the bail agency. Ten percent is an example, not a mandatory rate for every bond. Ask for a written quote and review any expenses, payment-plan terms, collateral, and cosigner obligations before signing.
The premium is generally nonrefundable, including if charges are dropped. Collateral is separate from the premium. Review the California Department of Insurance’s bail-bond guidance and verify the agent’s license.
3. Wait for the first court appearance
A person who remains in custody may have release conditions addressed at the first appearance. Depending on the case, the court may allow release on a promise to return, set or change bail, impose conditions, or continue custody. An attorney can explain which requests are available.
Orange County Superior Court describes the in-custody timetable as up to two court days or 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Confirm the actual hearing date and department. This is court-appearance guidance, not a guaranteed release deadline or a promise that waiting a fixed number of hours will result in release. Court appearance guidance.
For online viewing information, use our Orange County court and arraignment livestream guide.
Common Bail Amounts in Orange County: 2026 Examples
These selected entries show why the exact code, classification, and prior-conviction details matter. They are scheduled bail amounts, not bail-bond premiums. Use the full tables and rules below, then confirm the amount applicable to the person.
| Charge and qualification | Code / source | Scheduled bail |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor DUI, first offense | Vehicle Code 23152(a-b) Schedule p. 21 | $2,500 |
| Misdemeanor DUI, second offense within 10 years | Vehicle Code 23152(a-b) Schedule p. 21 | $10,000 |
| Misdemeanor DUI, third offense within 10 years | Vehicle Code 23152(a-b) Schedule p. 21 | $15,000 |
| Felony DUI | Vehicle Code 23152(a-b) Schedule p. 13 | $50,000 |
| Felony DUI causing bodily injury | Vehicle Code 23153(a-b) Schedule p. 13 | $100,000 |
| Misdemeanor domestic battery | Penal Code 243(e)(1) Schedule p. 20 | $10,000 |
| Misdemeanor corporal injury to spouse/cohabitant | Penal Code 273.5(a) Schedule p. 20 | $10,000 |
| Felony corporal injury to spouse/cohabitant | Penal Code 273.5 Schedule p. 9 | $50,000 |
| Felony corporal injury with qualifying prior conviction within seven years | Penal Code 273.5 Schedule p. 9 | $100,000 |
| Felony child endangerment under PC 273a(a) | Penal Code 273a(a) Schedule p. 9 | $100,000 |
| Felony criminal threats | Penal Code 422 Schedule p. 10 | $50,000 |
| Felony assault with deadly weapon other than firearm | Penal Code 245(a)(1) Schedule p. 8 | $25,000 |
| Residential burglary | Penal Code 459 Schedule p. 10 | $50,000 |
| Grand theft | Penal Code 487 Schedule p. 10 | $20,000 or amount of theft, whichever is higher |
How to Read the Orange County Bail Schedule
The court’s schedule is a starting point for warrantless bailable arrests before the first court appearance. A warrant may already state an amount. After an appearance, the judicial officer can set a higher or lower amount under applicable law. Match the complete charge and subsection rather than choosing the lowest figure associated with a familiar offense name.
- Felony and misdemeanor entries differ. For example, the schedule has different amounts for misdemeanor and felony PC 273.5 and for misdemeanor and felony DUI with injury.
- Multiple charges in one case: the schedule generally uses the highest single felony amount plus applicable enhancement; with felony and misdemeanor charges, the misdemeanor amounts are not added. For multiple misdemeanors, the highest single amount applies. Separate cases, warrants, and holds still need individual review.
- Theft and loss: the applicable larceny or fraud rule can require the scheduled amount or the loss amount, whichever is higher. The grand-theft row therefore is not a flat $20,000 quote in every case.
- Enhancements, strikes, and no-bail outcomes: apply the full rule. Some situations require court findings or approval; a listed amount does not override a hold or a no-bail determination.
- Unlisted misdemeanors: use the local schedule, then the current Judicial Council schedule. The local $500 fallback applies only if neither supplies an amount. Infraction fallback rules also have statutory-minimum and appearance qualifications.
Proposition 36 entries need extra care. Felony rule A.2 addresses Health & Safety Code 11395 et seq. and Penal Code 666.1 using top-term potential or loss when an amount is not otherwise specified, and requires Orange County magistrate approval. The PDF also places a specific HS 11395 et seq. $2,500 entry in its misdemeanor table, again requiring magistrate approval. Do not treat that table placement as a universal classification or $2,500 amount for every Proposition 36 case. Confirm the exact charge, applicable rule, and approval.
At arrest, the schedule identifies no-bail treatment for specified supervision and felony-probation violations and $15,000 for a misdemeanor-probation violation. Its separate probation-only arraignment rule calls for individualized judicial findings. A family should ask about the actual hold and court status.
Read the felony rules on printed pages 5–6 and misdemeanor/infraction rules on printed page 19.
2026 Orange County Bail Schedule: Complete Charge Tables
The following 251 amount and release-outcome entries reproduce the schedule’s charge tables. Related subrows have been separated where the PDF combines them. Historical date-specific code variants are retained; match the dates and qualifying language. Page references identify the printed schedule page.
- Felony Penal Code
- Felony Vehicle Code
- Felony Health & Safety Code
- Misdemeanor Penal Code
- Misdemeanor-table Health & Safety entries
- Misdemeanor-table Vehicle Code entries
Felony Penal Code Bail Amounts
| Code / source | Offense and qualification | Scheduled bail / outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 114 Schedule p. 7 | Using false documents to conceal true citizenship | $50,000 |
| 182 Schedule p. 7 | Conspiracy | Same as substantive offense |
| 187 Schedule p. 7 | Murder – with special circumstance | No bail |
| 187 Schedule p. 7 | All other murders | $1,000,000 |
| 191.5 Schedule p. 7 | Vehicular homicide (DUI with gross negligence) | $100,000 |
| 192(a) Schedule p. 7 | Manslaughter – voluntary | $100,000 |
| 192(b) Schedule p. 7 | Manslaughter – involuntary | $25,000 |
| 192(c)(1) Schedule p. 7 | Manslaughter – driving vehicle with gross negligence | $100,000 |
| 192(c)(2) Schedule p. 7 | Vehicular homicide (without gross negligence) | $100,000 |
| 192(c)(3) Schedule p. 7 | Vehicular homicide (accident caused for financial gain) | $100,000 |
| 203 Schedule p. 7 | Mayhem | $100,000 |
| 205 Schedule p. 7 | Aggravated mayhem (life) | $1,000,000 |
| 207 Schedule p. 7 | Kidnapping | $100,000 |
| 207(b) Schedule p. 7 | Kidnapping victim under 14 years of age | $500,000 |
| 209(a) Schedule p. 7 | Kidnapping for ransom or extortion (life) | $1,000,000 |
| 209(b) Schedule p. 7 | Kidnapping for robbery (life) | $1,000,000 |
| 209.5 Schedule p. 7 | Kidnapping during a carjacking (life) | $1,000,000 |
| 210.5 Schedule p. 7 | False imprisonment – kidnap to evade arrest | $1,000,000 |
| 211 Schedule p. 7 | Robbery — 212.5(a)(b) – First Degree | $100,000 |
| 211 Schedule p. 7 | Robbery — 212.5(c) – Second Degree | $50,000 |
| 215 Schedule p. 7 | Carjacking | $100,000 |
| 219 Schedule p. 7 | Train wrecking (life) | $1,000,000 |
| 220(a) Schedule p. 7 | Assault with intent to commit mayhem, rape, sodomy, oral copulation, or any violation of Penal Code section 264.1, 288 or 289 | Same as substantive offense |
| 220(b) Schedule p. 8 | Assault with intent to commit sexual offense, or any violation of Penal Code section 264.1, 288 or 289 during the commission of 1st degree burglary (life) | $1,000,000 |
| 236.1(b) Schedule p. 8 | Human Trafficking | $250,000 |
| 237(b) Schedule p. 8 | False imprisonment – elder or dependent person | $50,000 |
| 243(c) Schedule p. 8 | Battery upon peace officer, etc. with injury | $20,000 |
| 243(d) Schedule p. 8 | Battery with serious bodily injury | $25,000 |
| 243.4 Schedule p. 8 | Sexual battery | $25,000 |
| 245(a)(1) Schedule p. 8 | Assault with deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm | $25,000 |
| 245(a)(2) Schedule p. 8 | Assault with a firearm | $50,000 |
| 245(a)(3) Schedule p. 8 | Assault with a machinegun or assault weapon | $70,000 |
| 245(a)(4) Schedule p. 8 | Assault on a person by means of force likely to produce G.B. I | $25,000 |
| 245(c) Schedule p. 8 | Assault with deadly weapon other than a firearm or force likely to produce G.B.I. upon a peace officer or firefighter | $50,000 |
| 245(d)(1) Schedule p. 8 | Assault with a firearm upon a peace officer or firefighter | $100,000 |
| 245(d)(2) Schedule p. 8 | Assault with a semiautomatic upon a peace officer or firefighter | $100,000 |
| 246 Schedule p. 8 | Shooting at inhabited dwelling, building, occupied motor vehicle | $250,000 |
| 246.3 Schedule p. 8 | Discharge of firearm – gross negligence | $25,000 |
| 261 Schedule p. 8 | Rape | $100,000 |
| 261.5(c) Schedule p. 8 | Unlawful sexual intercourse with person under 18 years of age | $20,000 |
| 264.1 Schedule p. 8 | Rape in concert with force & violence | $100,000 |
| 266h Schedule p. 8 | Pimping | $35,000 |
| 266h(b)(1) Schedule p. 8 | Pimping for prostitute minor over 16 years of age | $35,000 |
| 266h(b)(2) Schedule p. 8 | Pimping for prostitute under 16 years of age | $45,000 |
| 266i Schedule p. 9 | Pandering | $35,000 |
| 273a(a) Schedule p. 9 | Willful harm or injury to child likely to produce G.B.I. | $100,000 |
| 273d(a) Schedule p. 9 | Corporal punishment or injury of child | $50,000 |
| 273.5 Schedule p. 9 | Corporal injury of spouse, cohabitant former spouse or cohabitant or mother or father of his or her child | $50,000 |
| 273.5 Schedule p. 9 | Corporal injury of spouse, cohabitant former spouse or cohabitant or mother or father of his or her child — With prior conviction within 7 years under 273.5(f) | $100,000 |
| 278 Schedule p. 9 | Child stealing | $25,000 |
| 286(b)(1) Schedule p. 9 | Sodomy — If victim under 18 years of age | $50,000 |
| 286(b)(2) Schedule p. 9 | Sodomy — If victim under 16 and defendant over 21 years of age | $50,000 |
| 286(c) Schedule p. 9 | Sodomy — If victim under 14 and defendant more than 10 years older than victim or defendant compelled another by force, duress, or threats of great bodily injury | $100,000 |
| 286(d) Schedule p. 9 | Sodomy — If in concert with force and violence | $100,000 |
| 286(e) Schedule p. 9 | Sodomy — If committed in state prison or jail | $50,000 |
| 286(f) & (g) Schedule p. 9 | Sodomy — If victim unconscious or nature of act/incapable of consent | $100,000 |
| 287(b)(1) Schedule p. 9 | Oral copulation-If victim under 18 years of age | $50,000 |
| 287(b)(2) Schedule p. 9 | Oral copulation-If victim under 16 and defendant over 21 years of age | $50,000 |
| 287(c) Schedule p. 9 | Oral copulation — If victim under 14 and defendant more than 10 years older than victim or defendant compelled another to participate by force, duress, or threats of G.B.I. | $100,000 |
| 287(d) Schedule p. 9 | Oral copulation — If in concert with force and violence | $100,000 |
| 287(e) Schedule p. 9 | Oral copulation — If committed in state prison or jail | $50,000 |
| 287(f) & (g) Schedule p. 9 | Oral copulation — If victim unconscious of nature of act/incapable of consent | $100,000 |
| 288(a) Schedule p. 9 | Lewd act with child under 14 years of age | $100,000 |
| 288(b)(1) & (2) Schedule p. 9 | Lewd act with child under 14 years of age with force | $100,000 |
| 288.3(a) Schedule p. 10 | Contacting, communicating with a minor with intent to commit the following offenses specified in Section 207, 209, 261, 264.1, 273a, 286, 287, 288.2, 289, 311.1, 311.2, 311.4 or 311.11, or former section 288a, involving the minor | $100,000 |
| 288.7 Schedule p. 10 | Sexual intercourse with child 10 years of age or younger | $1,000,000 |
| 289 Schedule p. 10 | Penetration by foreign object | $100,000 |
| 314(1) Schedule p. 10 | Indecent exposure | $20,000 |
| 368(b)(1) Schedule p. 10 | Elder abuse | $50,000 |
| 422 Schedule p. 10 | Criminal threats | $50,000 |
| 451(a) Schedule p. 10 | Arson causing G.B.I. | $100,000 |
| 451(b) Schedule p. 10 | Arson, inhabited structure | $250,000 |
| 451(c) Schedule p. 10 | Arson, structure, or forest land | $50,000 |
| 452(a) Schedule p. 10 | Recklessly causing fire with G.B.I. | $50,000 |
| 454 Schedule p. 10 | Arson during state of emergency | $150,000 |
| 459 Schedule p. 10 | Burglary Residential | $50,000 |
| 464 Schedule p. 10 | Burglary with explosives | $50,000 |
| 487 Schedule p. 10 | Grand theft | $20,000 or amount of theft, whichever is higher |
| 504, 504a, 504b, 505, 506, 514 Schedule p. 10 | Embezzlement | $20,000 or amount stolen, whichever is higher |
| 518, 522, 523 Schedule p. 10 | Extortion | $20,000 |
| 548 Schedule p. 10 | Defrauding insurer | $30,000 or amount taken, whichever is greater |
| 646.9(a) Schedule p. 10 | Stalking | $20,000 |
| 646.9(b) Schedule p. 11 | Stalking / with temporary restraining order | $100,000 |
| 646.9(c) Schedule p. 11 | Stalking / with designated prior | $150,000 |
| 647.6 Schedule p. 11 | Child molestation with specified prior | $100,000 |
| 653f(b) Schedule p. 11 | Solicit murder | $1,000,000 |
| 653f(c) Schedule p. 11 | Solicit rape, etc. | $100,000 |
| 664(a) Schedule p. 11 | Attempt where completed crime punishable by state prison except for attempted murder | Same as substantive offense |
| 664/187 Schedule p. 11 | Attempted murder | $500,000 |
| 664/187 Schedule p. 11 | Attempted murder — Willful & premeditated | $1,000,000 |
| 666 Schedule p. 11 | Petty theft with prior conviction for petty theft on which time was served | $20,000 |
| 1551.1 Schedule p. 11 | Fugitive Arrest without warrant | No Bail |
| 1551 and 1552 Schedule p. 11 | Fugitive Governor’s Warrant | No Bail |
| 4530 Schedule p. 11 | Escape, attempted escape from prison with or without force or violence | $50,000 |
| 4532(a) Schedule p. 11 | Escape, attempted escape by misdemeanant, inebriate, or person on work furlough from jail, industrial farm, etc. | $50,000 Plus bail amount on original charge |
| 4532(b) Schedule p. 11 | Escape, attempted escape by felon from jail, industrial farm, etc. (Convicted) | No bail |
| 4532(b) Schedule p. 11 | Escape, attempted escape by felon from jail, industrial farm, etc. (Not convicted) | $100,000 Plus bail amount on original charge |
| 4573 Schedule p. 12 | Bringing controlled substance into jail | $25,000 |
| 4574 Schedule p. 12 | Smuggling weapon into jail or prison | $50,000 |
| 11418 Schedule p. 12 | Possession, etc. weapons of mass destruction (Except (b)(1)) | $500,000 |
| 11418(b)(1) Schedule p. 12 | Employ weapon of mass destruction-cause of death (life) | $1,000,000 |
| 11419 Schedule p. 12 | Weapons of mass destruction and biological agents | $500,000 |
| 18715(a) Schedule p. 12 | Possession of destructive devices or explosives in public or private place | $500,000 |
| 18720 Schedule p. 12 | Possession of materials with intent to make destructive device or explosive | $150,000 |
| 18725(a), (b), or (c) Schedule p. 12 | Carrying or placing explosive on common carrier | $500,000 |
| 18740 Schedule p. 12 | Possession of exploding or destructive device or explosive with intent to injure | $1,000,000 |
| 18745 Schedule p. 12 | Exploding destructive device or explosive with intent to murder (life) | $1,000,000 |
| 18750 Schedule p. 12 | Unlawful explosion causing bodily injury | $500,000 |
| 25400(c)(1) Schedule p. 12 | Concealed weapon on person or in vehicle without license w prior felony conviction or prior violation of deadly weapons act | $20,000 |
| 25400(c)(5) Schedule p. 12 | Concealed weapon on person with prior conviction of crimes against person, property, or involving drugs | $20,000 |
| 25850(a) Schedule p. 12 | Possession of a loaded firearm | $20,000 |
| 26100(c) Schedule p. 12 | Personally shooting from motor vehicle | $250,000 |
| 31360(a) Schedule p. 12 | Felon with body armor | $50,000 |
Felony Vehicle Code Bail Amounts
| Code / source | Offense and qualification | Scheduled bail / outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2800.2 Schedule p. 13 | Attempting to evade peace officer while driving recklessly | $50,000 |
| 2800.3 Schedule p. 13 | Willful flight causing GBI | $150,000 |
| 2800.3 Schedule p. 13 | Willful flight causing death | $250,000 |
| 2800.4 Schedule p. 13 | Evading a peace officer, driving in opposite direction of lawfully moving traffic | $100,000 |
| 10801 Schedule p. 13 | Owning or operating a chop shop | $50,000 |
| 10851(a) Schedule p. 13 | Driving car without consent | $20,000 |
| 10851(b), (e) Schedule p. 13 | Driving car without consent Specified vehicles, 666.5 prior | $25,000 |
| 20001 Schedule p. 13 | Hit and run: personal injury / death | $50,000 |
| 23152 Schedule p. 13 | Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (prior to 1-1- 2014) If a felony per Vehicle Code section 23550 or 23550.5 | $50,000 |
| 23152(a-b) Schedule p. 13 | Driving under the influence of alcohol (on or after 1-1-2014) | $50,000 |
| 23152(c) Schedule p. 13 | Driving when addicted to drugs | $50,000 |
| 23152(d) Schedule p. 13 | Driving commercial vehicle with .04% or more | $50,000 |
| 23152(e) Schedule p. 13 | Driving a motor vehicle with.04% or more with a passenger for hire in the vehicle (on or after 7/1/2018) | $50,000 |
| 23152(e) Schedule p. 13 | Driving under the influence of drugs (on or after 1-1-2014 through 12-31-2016) | $50,000 |
| 23152(f) Schedule p. 13 | Driving under the influence of drugs (on or after 1-1-2017) | $50,000 |
| 23152(f) Schedule p. 13 | Driving under the combination of alcohol or drugs (on or after 1-1-2014 through 12-31-2016) | $50,000 |
| 23152(g) Schedule p. 13 | Driving under the combination of alcohol or drugs (on or after 1-1-2017) | $50,000 |
| 23153 Schedule p. 13 | Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: bodily injury (prior to 1-1-2014) | $100,000 |
| 23153(a-b) Schedule p. 13 | Driving under the influence of alcohol: bodily injury (on or after 1-1-2014) | $100,000 |
| 23153(d) Schedule p. 14 | Driving commercial vehicle with .04% or more: bodily injury (Felony only) (on or after 1-1-2014) | $100,000 |
| 23153(e) Schedule p. 14 | Driving a motor vehicle with.04% or more with a passenger for hire in the vehicle (on or after 7/1/2018) | $100,000 |
| 23153(e) Schedule p. 14 | Driving under the influence of drugs: bodily injury (on or after 1- 1-2014 through 12-31-2016) | $100,000 |
| 23153(f) Schedule p. 14 | Driving under the influence of drugs: bodily injury (on or after 1- 1-2017) | $100,000 |
| 23153(f) Schedule p. 14 | Driving under the combination of alcohol or drugs: bodily injury (on or after 1-1-2014 through 12/31/2016) | $100,000 |
| 23153(g) Schedule p. 14 | Driving under the combination of alcohol or drugs: bodily injury (on or after 1-1-2017) | $100,000 |
Felony Health & Safety Code Bail Amounts
| Code / source | Offense and qualification | Scheduled bail / outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 11350 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal possession of certain specific or classified controlled substances | $20,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances | $25,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances — More than 8 oz. [1/2 pound] [226 grams] | $50,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances — More than 1 lb. [16 oz.] [454 grams] | $100,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 1 kg. [2.2 lbs.] | $500,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 4 kg. [8.8 lbs.] | $1,000,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 10 kg. [22 lbs.] | $2,000,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 20 kg. [44 lbs.] | $3,000,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 40 kg. [88 lbs.] | $4,000,000 |
| 11351 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 80 kg. [176 lbs.] | $5,000,000 |
| 11351.5 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of cocaine base | $30,000 |
| 11351.5 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of cocaine base — More than 8 oz. [1/2 pound] [226 grams] | $50,000 |
| 11351.5 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of cocaine base — More than 1 lb. [16 oz.] [454 grams] | $100,000 |
| 11351.5 Schedule p. 15 | Possession or purchase for sale of cocaine base — More than 1 kg. [2.2 lbs.] | $500,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances | $30,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances — More than 8 oz. [1/2 pound] [226 grams] | $50,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances — More than 1 lb. [16 oz.] [454 grams] | $100,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 1 kg. [2.2 lbs.] | $500,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 4 kg. [8.8 lbs.] | $1,000,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 10 kg. [22 lbs.] | $2,000,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 20 kg. [44 lbs.] | $3,000,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 40 kg. [88 lbs.] | $4,000,000 |
| 11352 Schedule p. 15 | Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 80 kg. [176 lbs.] | $5,000,000 |
| 11353 Schedule p. 16 | Person 18 years of age or over, using minor in sale, transportation, or giving to a minor certain specific or classified controlled substances | $50,000 |
| 11353.5 Schedule p. 16 | Adult preparing to sell to minor drugs or narcotics | $50,000 |
| 11358(d) Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana: cultivate, process | $20,000 |
| 11358(d) Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana: cultivate, process — If over 25 lbs. [11 kg] [340 grams] | $50,000 |
| 11359(c-d) Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana, possession for sale | $25,000 |
| 11359(c-d) Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana, possession for sale — If over 25 lbs. [11 kg] [340 grams] | $50,000 |
| 11359(c-d) Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana, possession for sale — If over 50 lbs. [22 kg] [680 grams] | $100,000 |
| 11360(a)(3) Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana: transportation, sale, furnishing | $25,000 |
| 11360(a)(3) Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana: transportation, sale, furnishing — If over 25 lbs. [11 kg] [340 grams] | $50,000 |
| 11360(a)(3) Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana: transportation, sale, furnishing — If over 50 lbs. [22 kg] [680 grams] | $100,000 |
| 11361 Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana: person 18 years of age or over, using minor under 14 years of age in sale, transportation, giving to minor | $50,000 |
| 11361 Schedule p. 16 | Marijuana: person 18 years of age or over, using minor under 14 years of age in sale, transportation, giving to minor — If over 50 lbs. [22 kg] [680 grams] | $100,000 |
| 11377 Schedule p. 16 | Possession of controlled substances | $20,000 |
| 11378 Schedule p. 16 | Possession of controlled substances for sale | $25,000 |
| 11378 Schedule p. 16 | Possession of controlled substances for sale — More than 8 oz. [1/2 pound] [226 grams] | $50,000 |
| 11378 Schedule p. 16 | Possession of controlled substances for sale — More than 1 lb. [16 oz.] [454 grams] | $100,000 |
| 11378 Schedule p. 16 | Possession of controlled substances for sale — 1 kg. or 30 liters [2.2 lbs.] [30 liters] | $500,000 |
| 11378 Schedule p. 16 | Possession of controlled substances for sale — 4 kg. or 100 liters [8.8 lbs.] [100 liters] | $1,000,000 |
| 11378 Schedule p. 16 | Possession of controlled substances for sale — 10 kg. or 200 liters [22 lbs.] [200 liters] | $2,000,000 |
| 11378 Schedule p. 16 | Possession of controlled substances for sale — 20 kg. or 400 liters [44 lbs.] [400 liters] | $3,000,000 |
| 11378.5 Schedule p. 17 | Possession or purchase for sale of PCP | $30,000 |
| 11378.5 Schedule p. 17 | Possession or purchase for sale of PCP — If over 1 gallon liquid or 8 oz. powder | $50,000 |
| 11378.5 Schedule p. 17 | Possession or purchase for sale of PCP — 1 kg. or 30 liters [2.2 lbs.] [30 liters] | $500,000 |
| 11378.5 Schedule p. 17 | Possession or purchase for sale of PCP — 4 kg. or 100 liters [8.8 lbs.] [100 liters] | $1,000,000 |
| 11378.5 Schedule p. 17 | Possession or purchase for sale of PCP — 10 kg. or 200 liters [22 lbs.] [200 liters] | $2,000,000 |
| 11378.5 Schedule p. 17 | Possession or purchase for sale of PCP — 20 kg. or 400 liters [44 lbs.] [400 liters] | $3,000,000 |
| 11379 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of controlled substances | $25,000 |
| 11379 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of controlled substances — More than 8 oz. | $50,000 |
| 11379 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of controlled substances — More than 1 lb. | $100,000 |
| 11379 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of controlled substances — 1 kg. or 30 liters [2.2 lbs.] [30 liters] | $500,000 |
| 11379 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of controlled substances — 4 kg. or 100 liters [8.8 lbs.] [100 liters] | $1,000,000 |
| 11379 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of controlled substances — 10 kg. or 200 liters [22 lbs.] [200 liters] | $2,000,000 |
| 11379 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of controlled substances — 20 kg. or 400 liters [44 lbs.] [400 liters] | $3,000,000 |
| 11379.5 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of PCP | $30,000 |
| 11379.5 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of PCP — If over 1 gallon liquid or 8 oz. powder | $50,000 |
| 11379.5 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of PCP — 1 kg. or 30 liters [2.2 lbs.] [30 liters] | $500,000 |
| 11379.5 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of PCP — 4 kg. or 100 liters [8.8 lbs.] [100 liters] | $1,000,000 |
| 11379.5 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of PCP — 10 kg. or 200 liters [22 lbs.] [200 liters] | $2,000,000 |
| 11379.5 Schedule p. 17 | Sale of PCP — 20 kg. or 400 liters [44 lbs.] [400 liters] | $3,000,000 |
| 11379.6(a) Schedule p. 17 | Manufacture of any controlled substance | $75,000 |
| 11379.7 Schedule p. 17 | Violation of or attempt involving sections 11379.6 or 11383 — When child under 16 years of age present | $100,000 |
| 11379.7 Schedule p. 17 | Violation of or attempt involving sections 11379.6 or 11383 — When child under 16 years of age suffers G.B.I. | $500,000 |
| 11379.8 Schedule p. 18 | Violation of section 11379.6 — If over 1 lb. or 3 gallons | $100,000 |
| 11379.8 Schedule p. 18 | Violation of section 11379.6 — If over 3 lbs. or 10 gallons | $500,000 |
| 11379.8 Schedule p. 18 | Violation of section 11379.6 — If over 10 lbs. or 25 gallons | $1,000,000 |
| 11379.8 Schedule p. 18 | Violation of section 11379.6 — If over 44 lbs. or 105 gallons | $2,000,000 |
| 11380 Schedule p. 18 | Soliciting minor re controlled substances | $50,000 |
| 11383(a) Schedule p. 18 | Possession of precursors with intent to manufacture methamphetamine | $50,000 |
| 11383(b) Schedule p. 18 | Possession of precursors with intent to manufacture PCP | $50,000 |
Misdemeanor Penal Code Bail Amounts
| Code / source | Offense and qualification | Scheduled bail / outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 166 Schedule p. 20 | Contempt | $15,000 |
| 243 Schedule p. 20 | Battery against peace officer | $2,500 |
| 243(e)(1) Schedule p. 20 | Battery against spouse; others | $10,000 |
| 273.5(a) Schedule p. 20 | Corporal injury to spouse; cohabitant; others | $10,000 |
| 273.6 Schedule p. 20 | Violation of protective order, temporary restraining order, or injunction | $15,000 |
| 273.65(a) Schedule p. 20 | Violation of protective order related to children | $15,000 |
| 368(b)(1)(c) Schedule p. 20 | Abuse of elder/dependent adult w/injury | $10,000 |
| 368(d) Schedule p. 20 | Abuse of elder/dependent adult; theft/embezzlement | $10,000 |
| 647(a) Schedule p. 20 | Lewd conduct in public place | $1,000 |
| 647(b) Schedule p. 20 | Prostitution | $1,000 |
| 647(b) Schedule p. 20 | Prostitution — 2nd offense | $2,500 |
| 647(b) Schedule p. 20 | Prostitution — 3rd offense | $5,000 |
| 653m Schedule p. 20 | Annoying communications | $1,000 |
Health & Safety Entries in the Misdemeanor Table
Source-table placement does not settle every case’s classification. The HS 11395 entry below requires magistrate approval and must be read with felony rule A.2 described above.
| Code / source | Offense and qualification | Scheduled bail / outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 11350 Schedule p. 20 | Illegal possession of certain specific or classified controlled substances | $2,500 |
| 11350 Schedule p. 20 | Illegal possession of certain specific or classified controlled substances — 2nd & subsequent violations | $10,000 |
| 11395 et seq Schedule p. 20 | Possession of drug with two or more prior convictions These violations require an Orange County Magistrate’s approval to post bail. (Prop 36 (2024))Magistrate approval required. This is the specific entry placed in the source misdemeanor table; confirm classification and apply felony rule A.2’s top-term/loss rule when applicable. It is not a universal Proposition 36 bail amount. | $2,500 |
| 11377 Schedule p. 20 | Possession of controlled substances | $2,500 |
| 11377 Schedule p. 20 | Possession of controlled substances — 2nd & subsequent violations | $10,000 |
| 11550 Schedule p. 20 | Narcotic addict | $1,000 |
| 11550 Schedule p. 20 | Narcotic addict — 2nd & subsequent violations | $2,500 |
Vehicle Code Entries in the Misdemeanor Table
The fourth-offense DUI row below is expressly identified as a felony in the source, although it appears in this table. The other rows must be matched to their classification, date range, and injury/prior-offense qualifications.
| Code / source | Offense and qualification | Scheduled bail / outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 14601.2(a), (b) Schedule p. 21 | Suspended license-DUI | $2,500 |
| 14601.3 Schedule p. 21 | Habitual traffic offender | $2,500 |
| 23152(a-b) Schedule p. 21 | DUI 1ST offense (prior to 1-1-2014 alcohol or drugs) (On or after 1-1-2014, alcohol only)(Bail shall NOT be doubled pursuant to VC 42009) | $2,500 |
| 23152(a-b) Schedule p. 21 | DUI 2nd offense (prior to 1-1-2014 alcohol or drugs) (On or after 1-1-2014, alcohol only-within 10 years)(Bail shall NOT be doubled pursuant to VC 42009) | $10,000 |
| 23152(a-b) Schedule p. 21 | DUI 3rd offense (prior to 1-1-2014 alcohol or drugs) (On or after 1-1-2014, alcohol only-within 10 years)(Bail shall NOT be doubled pursuant to VC 42009) | $15,000 |
| 23152(a-b)FELONY — fourth-offense DUI Schedule p. 21 | DUI 4th offense (prior to 1-1-2014 alcohol or drugs) (On or after 1-1-2014, alcohol only-within 10 years) (Felony)(Bail shall NOT be doubled pursuant to VC 42009) | $50,000 |
| 23152(c) Schedule p. 21 | Driving when addicted to drugs | $2,500 |
| 23152(d) Schedule p. 21 | Driving commercial vehicle with .04% or more | $2,500 |
| 23152(e) Schedule p. 21 | Driving a motor vehicle with.04% or more with a passenger for hire in the vehicle (on or after 7/1/2018) | $2,500 |
| 23152(e) Schedule p. 21 | DUI 1ST offense, drugs only (on or after 1-1-2014 through 12- 31-2016) | $2,500 |
| 23152(f) Schedule p. 21 | DUI 1ST offense, drugs only (on or after 1-1-2017) | $2,500 |
| 23152(f) Schedule p. 21 | DUI 1ST offense, combination of alcohol or drugs (on or after 1-1-2014 through 12-31-2016) | $2,500 |
| 23152(g) Schedule p. 21 | DUI 1ST offense, combination of alcohol or drugs (on or after 1-1-2017) | $2,500 |
| 23153(a-b) Schedule p. 21 | Driving under the influence of alcohol: bodily injury (on or after 1-1-2014) | $25,000 |
| 23153(e) Schedule p. 21 | Driving a motor vehicle with.04% or more with a passenger for hire in the vehicle (on or after 7/1/2018) | $25,000 |
| 23153(e) Schedule p. 21 | Driving under the influence of drugs: bodily injury (on or after 1-1-2014 through 12-31-2016) | $25,000 |
| 23153(f) Schedule p. 22 | Driving under the influence of drugs: bodily injury (on or after 1-1-2017) | $25,000 |
| 23153(f) Schedule p. 22 | Driving under the combination of alcohol or drugs: bodily injury (on or after 1-1-2014 through 12-31-2016) | $25,000 |
| 23153(g) Schedule p. 22 | Driving under the combination of alcohol or drugs: bodily injury (on or after 1-1-2017) | $25,000 |
| 23153(a), (b), (e), (f) Schedule p. 22 | DUI with injury, 2ND offense (within 10 years – before 12- 31-2016) | $25,000 |
| 23153(a), (b), (f), (g) Schedule p. 22 | DUI with injury, 2nd offense (within 10 years – on or after 1- 1-2017) | $25,000 |
Unlisted Felonies, Enhancements, and the Presumptive Bail Scale
Printed page 5 provides this scale for offenses and enhancements without a specified presumptive amount, based on state-prison top-term potential and the schedule’s applicable enhancement rules. It is not a calculator that adds every listed number together.
Read the strike entries with rules A.3 and A.4: the schedule describes presumptive life-sentence treatment for specified serious/violent cases with two or more documented strikes or an indeterminate sentence, and a $200,000 enhancement for two or more documented strikes on nonserious/nonviolent felony charges. “All life sentences” remains subject to the separate no-bail rules.
| Schedule category | Printed amount |
|---|---|
| Top term 3 years | $20,000 |
| Top term 4 years | $25,000 |
| Top term 5 years | $30,000 |
| Top term 6 years | $35,000 |
| Top term 7 years | $40,000 |
| Top term 8 years | $45,000 |
| Top term 9 years | $50,000 |
| Top term 10 years | $55,000 |
| Top term 11 years | $65,000 |
| Top term 12 years | $70,000 |
| Top term 13 years | $75,000 |
| Top term 14 years | $80,000 |
| Top term 15 years | $90,000 |
| Top term 16 years | $100,000 |
| One strike prior (apply complete strike rule) | $100,000 |
| Two strike priors (apply complete strike rule) | $200,000 |
| All life sentences (subject to no-bail rules) | $1,000,000 |
How to Help Someone After a Recent Orange County Arrest
- Gather identifying details. Write down the person’s full name, date of birth if known, arrest city, arresting agency, and any booking or case number.
- Confirm current custody. Someone may be at a city jail, undergoing county intake, or assigned to another facility. Use our Orange County inmate locator guide before planning travel.
- Confirm the charge and actual bail. Ask about the complete subsection, felony/misdemeanor status, court orders, other cases, and holds. A schedule lookup is only part of that check.
- Compare the available options. For cash bail, verify cashier instructions. For a surety bond, review the written quote and obligations. For a court appearance, confirm the calendar and discuss release requests with counsel.
- Confirm release processing and pickup. Paying or posting a bond does not mean the person is ready at the exit. Verify the current release status and pickup instructions before traveling.
Can You Watch an Orange County Jail Arraignment Online?
Some in-custody proceedings may be available through the court’s livestream service. Our Orange County court livestream and arraignment guide explains how to find the current court link and check a hearing’s department.
The court’s official streaming page lists Central Justice Center, Department CJ1 Jail. Availability depends on the courtroom and calendar; every recent arrest or arraignment is not automatically broadcast. Confirm the actual hearing rather than assuming a continuous daily stream. Do not record or capture proceedings without court permission. Court streaming instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orange County Bail
How much is bail for a first DUI in Orange County?
The 2026 schedule lists $2,500 for its first-offense misdemeanor DUI entries. A felony charge, bodily injury, qualifying priors, or another case can change the applicable amount. Confirm the exact Vehicle Code entry and current bail.
How much is bail for domestic violence?
The charge and classification matter. The schedule lists $10,000 for misdemeanor PC 243(e)(1) and PC 273.5(a), while its felony PC 273.5 entry is $50,000, or $100,000 with the specified qualifying prior conviction within seven years. Do not use a generic “domestic violence” label as a final quote.
Do I pay $10,000 or $1,000 to get someone out?
For an eligible person with $10,000 bail, full cash bail means a $10,000 deposit. A surety bond at an illustrative 10% premium means a $1,000 premium to the agency, subject to its written agreement. These are different arrangements; confirm the available option before paying.
Is a 10% bail-bond premium mandatory or refundable?
Ten percent is an example, not a universal required quote. The premium is generally nonrefundable. Ask the licensed agency to explain its actual rate, collateral requirements, and contract before signing.
Will waiting for court guarantee release without paying bail?
No. The court may consider release conditions, including a promise to return, but the result depends on the case. The first-appearance timetable is not a guarantee of release. Ask counsel about the appropriate request.
Why can a person still be in custody after bail is posted?
Booking or release work may still be underway, and another hold, case, warrant, or court order can affect release. Confirm the person’s current status with the responsible agency instead of relying on a fixed release-time estimate.
What if the schedule shows “no bail” or requires approval?
Contact the relevant custody or court contact about the exact hold and next hearing. A bail agency cannot override a court order, and a posted schedule entry does not remove a magistrate-approval requirement. Counsel can explain available court procedures.
Can I ask for help without a booking number?
Yes. Start with the person’s name, arrest city, and the details you already know. A booking number helps distinguish records, but you can call our assistance team to ask about the next step without one.
Sources and Schedule Date
Checked October 22, 2026. Bail-table amounts come from the Orange County Superior Court’s 2026 Uniform Bail Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. Confirm the current amount and eligibility for the individual case before acting.
- Orange County Superior Court — 2026 Uniform Bail Schedule (PDF)
- Orange County Sheriff — Cashier & Bail Information
- Orange County Sheriff — Custody FAQs
- California Department of Insurance — Bail Bonds
- Orange County Superior Court — Court Appearance
- Orange County Superior Court — Courtroom Live Streaming
The table is a reference for understanding the schedule. Case-specific amounts, holds, court decisions, and current payment instructions must be confirmed with the responsible jail or court.