Often, when local police are called out for a domestic dispute, someone is arrested and taken to jail — even when the dispute turns out to be a simple argument and there is no physical contact. A physical injury does not always have to be visible for a charge to take place; only the use of force is required.
What the charge means for bail
A misdemeanor domestic-battery charge under PC 243(e)(1) typically carries bail around $5,000. The domestic battery can occur depending on the relationship — ex-husband or wife, fiancé, parent, and so on. A felony charge under PC 273.5, also known as “Corporal Injury on Spouse or Cohabitant,” runs higher, with bail around $50,000. If an individual is currently on probation or has prior similar charges, the amount of bail will likely increase.
Restraining orders and what follows
Domestic-violence bail bonds are a little different, as a restraining order may be taken out. Bail is a monetary and written promise that you will appear for a future court date following your arrest. Every county in California has its own bail schedule; often, the more severe the charge is, the higher the amount of bail. Once bail has been set, you can decide whether to contact a bail bondsman in Riverside, California.
About Justice Bail Bonds
Justice Bail Bonds is located in downtown Riverside, California. We always provide swift and easy bail bond and jail-release services throughout the entire Riverside County. We have an experienced staff that is fully dedicated to treating every single client with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Watch the rate
California Insurance Code § 1800 caps the bail premium at 10% of the face amount of the bond — that’s the legal ceiling, not the minimum. Anything above 10% is illegal. Walk away from any bondsman who quotes above the cap, demands wired money before paperwork is signed, has no California Department of Insurance license number visible, or pressures you to decide in under a minute. A real bondsman walks the family through the math.