When someone you care about is arrested in Sacramento County, one of the first questions you will have is: how much is bail? The answer depends on the Sacramento County bail schedule. This article breaks down the most common bail amounts, explains how a 10% bail bond works, and covers what happens when bail is denied.
What Is a Bail Schedule?
A bail schedule is a list of preset bail amounts approved by the Superior Court judges in each California county. When someone is arrested, the booking officer looks up the charge on the schedule and assigns the corresponding bail amount automatically. This allows people to post bail and get released right after booking, before ever seeing a judge.
The Sacramento County Superior Court updates its bail schedule periodically. The amounts listed below reflect the schedule updated in November 2025. You can view the full official document on the Sacramento County Superior Court website. If the charge is serious enough or the defendant has a prior record, a judge may increase the amount at the first court appearance.
Common Bail Amounts in Sacramento County
Bail amounts vary widely depending on the charge. Here is a general picture of what families tend to see for the most common arrest types in Sacramento County:
| Charge Category | Typical Bail Range | Bond Cost (10%) |
|---|---|---|
| DUI (1st or 2nd offense) | $5,000 - $10,000 | $500 - $1,000 |
| Domestic violence (felony) | $5,000 - $50,000 | $500 - $5,000 |
| Drug possession / possession for sale | $10,000 - $50,000 | $1,000 - $5,000 |
| Assault with deadly weapon / firearm | $25,000 - $70,000 | $2,500 - $7,000 |
| Burglary / robbery | $20,000 - $150,000 | $2,000 - $15,000 |
| Weapons charges (felon w/ firearm, shooting) | $20,000 - $250,000 | $2,000 - $25,000 |
Note: These are general ranges based on the November 2025 Sacramento County bail schedule. Actual bail amounts depend on the specific charge code, the defendant's criminal history, and any enhancements the prosecutor adds.
Sacramento County Bail Schedule by Charge Type
DUI
- DUI 1st offense (misdemeanor): $5,000
- DUI 2nd offense: $5,000 to $10,000
- DUI 3rd offense: $10,000 to $15,000
- Felony DUI (injury or 4+ priors): $50,000 to $100,000
Domestic Violence
- Battery on spouse (PC 243(e)(1), misdemeanor): $5,000
- Corporal injury to spouse (PC 273.5, felony): $50,000
- Restraining order violation: $15,000
Assault
- Simple assault (misdemeanor): Cite and release
- Battery (misdemeanor): $0 to $5,000
- Assault with deadly weapon (non-firearm): $25,000
- Assault with firearm: $50,000
- Assault with semiautomatic: $70,000
Theft and Burglary
- Petty theft (misdemeanor): Cite and release
- Grand theft: $20,000 to $50,000
- Commercial burglary: $20,000 to $50,000
- Residential burglary: $50,000 to $150,000
- Robbery 2nd degree: $50,000
- Robbery 1st degree: $75,000 to $100,000
- Carjacking: $100,000
Drug Charges
- Simple possession: $10,000 to $20,000
- Marijuana possession: $3,000
- Possession for sale: $20,000 to $50,000
- Transportation or sale: $20,000 to $100,000
- Large quantity (10+ lbs): Up to $1,000,000
Weapons
- Concealed weapon: $20,000
- Loaded firearm: $20,000
- Felon with firearm: $20,000 to $35,000
- Shooting at dwelling: $250,000
- Shooting from vehicle: $250,000
Other Serious Charges
- Murder: $1,000,000 or No Bail
- Capital murder: No Bail
- Voluntary manslaughter: $100,000
- Kidnapping: $100,000
- Kidnapping child under 14: $500,000
- Rape: $250,000
- Arson (inhabited structure): $200,000
General Rules
- Unscheduled felonies: $10,000
- Unscheduled misdemeanors: $0 (cite and release)
- Violent or serious felonies: bail amounts stack
How the 10% Bail Bond Works
California law sets the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the total bail amount. This is not something a bail bond company negotiates. It is fixed by state regulation.
Here is a simple example. If bail is set at $50,000 for a residential burglary charge, you pay a bail bondsman $5,000. The bondsman then posts the full $50,000 with the court as a guarantee that the defendant will appear at all court dates. You do not have to come up with $50,000 in cash. You pay $5,000 and your loved one comes home while the case works through the courts.
The $5,000 is the bail bondsman's fee for assuming the risk. It is not refundable, regardless of how the case ends. If your loved one is found not guilty or charges are dropped, you do not get the bond premium back. That fee paid for their release and the guarantee posted to the court.
Allied Bail Bonds also offers payment plans. You do not have to pay the full 10% upfront. We can arrange as little as 10% of the premium as a down payment with manageable monthly payments for the rest. If the full bail is $50,000 and the premium is $5,000, you might start with just $500 down.
When No-Bail Holds Apply
Not every charge in Sacramento County is bailable. California law prohibits bail in capital cases (charges that carry the death penalty or life without parole). Judges can also deny bail in any case where they determine the defendant poses a significant danger to the community or is a flight risk.
Common situations where a no-bail hold may apply:
- The defendant is already on probation or parole
- A charge involves a specified sex offense
- The judge finds the defendant is a serious public safety risk
- The defendant has multiple prior failures to appear
If bail has been denied, a defense attorney can request a bail review hearing at the Sacramento County Courthouse at 720 9th Street. Allied Bail Bonds can refer you to local criminal defense attorneys in Sacramento County if needed.
How to Get Help in Sacramento County
If your loved one has been arrested in Sacramento County, call Allied Bail Bonds at (916) 444-8855. We answer 24 hours a day, including holidays. We will check the system, confirm the bail amount, explain your options, and begin the bond process immediately.
We post bonds at both the Sacramento Main Jail at 651 I Street and Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove. There is no office visit required. All paperwork is handled by phone and electronic signature. A licensed agent walks you through every document before you sign anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bail schedule in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County uses a bail schedule approved by the Superior Court judges that sets a standard bail amount for every criminal charge. Misdemeanor offenses like simple assault or petty theft are often cite-and-release with no bail required. Felonies range from $10,000 for unscheduled charges up to $1,000,000 or no bail for murder and capital offenses. A bail bondsman posts a surety bond for 10% of the total bail amount.
How long does it take to get out of Sacramento Main Jail?
Once a bail bond is posted at the Sacramento Main Jail at 651 I Street, release typically takes 4 to 8 hours depending on how busy the facility is. Weekends and holidays tend to be slower. Allied Bail Bonds begins the paperwork immediately so the bond is ready to post as soon as booking is complete.
What charges have no bail in Sacramento County?
Capital murder carries no bail in California. Judges can also deny bail for defendants who pose a serious flight risk or danger to the community. Defendants already on probation or parole, or those charged with specified sex offenses, may also be held without bail. A defense attorney can request a bail review hearing at the Sacramento County Courthouse at 720 9th Street.
How do I bail someone out of Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center?
Call Allied Bail Bonds at (916) 444-8855. We handle bonds at both the Sacramento Main Jail and Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) in Elk Grove. We will locate the detainee in the system, confirm the bail amount, walk you through payment options, and post the bond. No office visit is required.