What is the Los Angeles Felony Bail Schedule?

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If you or a loved one is facing a criminal charge in Los Angeles, understanding the Los Angeles County felony bail schedule is crucial. Bail is an amount of money or property that a defendant can offer to the court to ensure their appearance at court hearings. In Los Angeles, the bail amount for a felony charge is set by the Los Angeles felony bail schedule, which is also known as the California felony bail schedule.

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15 Startling California Bail Statistics

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As a bail bondsman company based in California, Bail Hotline has a deep understanding of the state’s bail system. The bail bond industry statistics are quite fascinating and help us to understand the effectiveness of the bail system in California. In this blog, we will explore 15 surprising California bail statistics that you may not have known.

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What You Need to Know About the California No Bail Law

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The history of the no bail law in California is a tenuous one. It is surely a topic to spark debate amongst many Golden Staters.

In 2020, California introduced a no cash bail law to help stop the spread of COVID-19 through the jail population. The law had significant implications for bail reform going forward. However, as many news junkies here know, any bail reform measures in CA are currently on hold.

Below, we take a look at how the no bail law works and what it means for future bail reform.  

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What Is a Reinstatement for Bail Bonds?

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If the court grants a defendant bail, it’s important that they follow the bail conditions properly. Otherwise, they risk having their bail revoked – and their bail money forfeited. 

It’s possible, however, to have a bail bond reinstated in California under certain circumstances. But what does it mean when a bond is reinstated, and how does the reinstatement process work? Let’s take a look. 

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