California Penal Codes
Bail information and bonding services for every major California criminal code section. Click any code for plain-English explanations, typical bail amounts, and what to do next.
PC 187
Murder
Felony • Bail: $1,000,000 to No Bail Hold
PC 273.5
Domestic Violence / Corporal Injury to Spouse or Cohabitant
Wobbler • Bail: $50,000 – $100,000 (felony)
VC 23152
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Misdemeanor • Bail: $2,500 – $25,000 depending on priors
HS 11350
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor • Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
PC 459
Burglary
Felony • Bail: $20,000 – $100,000
PC 192
Manslaughter
Felony • Bail: $100,000 – $500,000
PC 211
Robbery
Felony • Bail: $50,000 – $250,000
PC 215
Carjacking
Felony • Bail: $100,000 – $250,000
PC 220
Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony
Felony • Bail: $100,000+
PC 240
Simple Assault
Misdemeanor • Bail: $1,000 – $5,000
PC 242
Battery
Misdemeanor • Bail: $1,000 – $5,000
PC 243(e)(1)
Domestic Battery
Misdemeanor • Bail: $20,000 – $50,000
PC 243.4
Sexual Battery
Wobbler • Bail: $25,000 – $100,000
PC 245
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW)
Felony • Bail: $30,000 – $100,000
PC 261
Rape
Felony • Bail: $100,000 – $1,000,000
PC 273.6
Violation of a Restraining Order
Misdemeanor • Bail: $15,000 – $50,000
PC 273a
Child Endangerment
Wobbler • Bail: $25,000 – $100,000
PC 278
Child Abduction
Wobbler • Bail: $50,000 – $100,000
PC 288
Lewd Acts with a Minor
Felony • Bail: $100,000 – $1,000,000
PC 290
Failure to Register as Sex Offender
Wobbler • Bail: $20,000 – $100,000
PC 314
Indecent Exposure
Wobbler • Bail: $2,500 – $20,000
PC 368
Elder Abuse
Wobbler • Bail: $25,000 – $100,000
PC 415
Disturbing the Peace
Misdemeanor • Bail: $500 – $1,000
PC 422
Criminal Threats
Wobbler • Bail: $50,000 – $100,000
PC 451
Arson
Felony • Bail: $50,000 – $250,000
PC 460
Residential Burglary (1st Degree)
Felony • Bail: $50,000 – $100,000
PC 470
Forgery
Wobbler • Bail: $10,000 – $25,000
PC 484
Petty Theft
Misdemeanor • Bail: $500 – $1,000
PC 487
Grand Theft
Wobbler • Bail: $20,000 – $50,000
PC 496
Receiving Stolen Property
Wobbler • Bail: $10,000 – $25,000
PC 503
Embezzlement
Wobbler • Bail: $20,000 – $100,000
PC 518
Extortion
Felony • Bail: $50,000 – $100,000
PC 530.5
Identity Theft
Wobbler • Bail: $20,000 – $50,000
PC 594
Vandalism
Wobbler • Bail: $1,000 – $20,000
PC 602
Trespassing
Misdemeanor • Bail: $500 – $2,500
PC 647(b)
Solicitation of Prostitution
Misdemeanor • Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
PC 647(f)
Public Intoxication
Misdemeanor • Bail: $250 – $1,000
PC 664
Attempt
Wobbler • Bail: Half the underlying charge
PC 664/187
Attempted Murder
Felony • Bail: $500,000 – No Bail
PC 666
Petty Theft with a Prior
Wobbler • Bail: $10,000 – $25,000
PC 667.5
Prison Prior Enhancement
Felony • Bail: Enhancement
PC 836
Authority to Arrest
Felony • Bail: N/A
PC 1275
1275 Hold (Source of Funds)
Felony • Bail: Hold
PC 1320
Failure to Appear (FTA)
Wobbler • Bail: $10,000 – $50,000
VC 10851
Vehicle Theft / Joyriding
Wobbler • Bail: $15,000 – $50,000
VC 14601
Driving on a Suspended License
Misdemeanor • Bail: $2,500 – $15,000
VC 20001
Hit and Run with Injury
Wobbler • Bail: $30,000 – $100,000
VC 20002
Hit and Run (Property)
Misdemeanor • Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
VC 23103
Reckless Driving
Misdemeanor • Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
VC 23153
DUI Causing Injury
Wobbler • Bail: $50,000 – $250,000
VC 23550
DUI 4th Offense (Felony)
Felony • Bail: $50,000 – $100,000
VC 23577
Refusal Enhancement (DUI)
Misdemeanor • Bail: Enhancement
VC 2800.2
Felony Evading
Wobbler • Bail: $50,000 – $100,000
HS 11351
Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance
Felony • Bail: $30,000 – $100,000
HS 11352
Sale or Transportation of a Controlled Substance
Felony • Bail: $30,000 – $100,000
HS 11357
Possession of Marijuana
Misdemeanor • Bail: $500 – $2,500
HS 11358
Cultivation of Marijuana
Wobbler • Bail: $10,000 – $25,000
HS 11359
Possession of Marijuana for Sale
Wobbler • Bail: $10,000 – $30,000
HS 11360
Sale or Transport of Marijuana
Wobbler • Bail: $10,000 – $30,000
HS 11364
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Misdemeanor • Bail: $500 – $1,500
HS 11366
Maintaining a Drug House
Wobbler • Bail: $20,000 – $50,000
HS 11377
Possession of Methamphetamine
Misdemeanor • Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
HS 11378
Possession of Meth for Sale
Felony • Bail: $30,000 – $100,000
HS 11379
Sale or Transport of Methamphetamine
Felony • Bail: $30,000 – $100,000
HS 11550
Being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor • Bail: $2,500 – $5,000