Bail Bonds for Burglary Charges
Facing a burglary charge, or helping someone who is? This guide lay outs bail in California in plain language.
What a Burglary Charge Means
A burglary charge generally involves entering a building with intent to commit a crime inside. The exact charge, and whether it is treated as a misdemeanor or a felony, varies with the facts and is decided by prosecutors and the court. Bail often varies with whether the building was a home, and on the person's record.
Bail and Burglary Charges
After booking, bail is usually taken from the county bail schedule, which lists an amount for each type of charge. The judge can change it at a hearing, taking into account the charge, the person's history and other factors. A bondsperson does not set the amount.
A Point to Raise With the Court or Attorney
Check with the attorney how the court views the type of building involved, since the answer can shape later hearings.
Steps for Families
- Call a licensed bondsperson to ask how a bond would work
- Check with the facility for the inmate booking number and the bail amount
- Ask whether the person can be released on the schedule or must see a judge
- Speak to a criminal defense attorney about the charge and about asking for a bail change
What to Have Ready Before You Call
These details make the first call easier:
- The jail or station where the person is held
- The charges, if known
- Your own name and phone number
- The person's full legal name and date of birth
- The booking number, if you have it
How Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts Can Help
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts is based at 220 S. Glendora Ave Suite J, Glendora, CA 91741 and takes calls at (626) 513-8778 (open 24 hours / 7 days). For a burglary arrest, an agent can explain how bonds work in Los Angeles County, where people are held after an arrest by Monterey Park Police Department, such as Men's Central Jail, and which courthouse, for example Alhambra Courthouse (serving Monterey Park), hears the case.
Keep in Mind
Rules and local practice change over time. Check the current bail schedule and court procedures with the county, and use this page as general background only, not as legal advice.
Is burglary a bailable offense in California?
In most cases a person arrested on this kind of charge can be offered bail, though some serious charges need a judge's review first. Check with the facility or an attorney about the specific case.
Can a bail agent give advice about a burglary charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.