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How to post bail in California

2,372 views · Published 23 May 2011 · 1:02 · Indexed 5 October 2026

Channel: Shouse Law Group Channel · 2011 · Education

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In this video, a bondsman & a criminal defense lawyer, Neil Shouse explain how to post bail bonds at California jails.

** UPDATE** As of 2020 the California Supreme Court ruled that people who cannot afford to pay bail must be released unless there is clear and convincing evidence that incarcerating them is necessary for public or victim safety. And in Los Angeles County, people arrested for misdemeanors or non-violent, non-serious felonies MUST be released without paying bail.

More info at: https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/release/bail/  
Or call (855) 999-7755 

Being arrested and put in jail...or knowing that a loved one has been arrested and put in jail...can be a nightmare. Understanding how to post bail to expedite the release process can help make the experience a little less scary. "Bail" refers to the money that you must post with the court in order to be released from jail. It is a way of ensuring the court that you will attend your future court appearances. And, under certain circumstances, and in connection with certain crimes, the judge will deny you the right to post bail. However, most of the time, bail is required.

If you have additional questions about California's bail laws, or you would like to discuss your case confidentially with one of our attorneys, do not hesitate to contact us at Shouse Law Group. Or if you or a loved one has been arrested, we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.

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