Bail Bonds for Disorderly Conduct Charges
A disorderly conduct arrest raises many questions for loved ones. Here is how bail generally works for this kind of charge, and who to ask for case-specific answers.
What a Disorderly Conduct Charge Means
A disorderly conduct charge generally involves conduct that disturbs the public peace. 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. These are often misdemeanors, and some people are cited and released.
How Bail Is Set for Disorderly Conduct Charges
When a person is booked, jail staff match the charge to the county bail schedule. Only a judge is able to change that number, and some charges must be heard by a judge before release is possible. The agent who writes a bond has no control over it.
Practical Tip for Families
Ask whether the person was cited with a court date or booked, because that decides whether any bail is needed at all.
Steps for Families
- 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
- Call a licensed bondsperson to ask how a bond would work
What to Have Ready Before You Call
Having these details ready helps a bail agent look up the case:
- The booking number, if you have it
- 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
Talk to Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts
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 disorderly conduct 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.
A Note on Limits
If you are unsure about a term in a bail agreement, ask before you sign and ask for the answer in writing. You are entitled to a copy of everything you sign. Take the time you need to read it.
Is disorderly conduct 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 disorderly conduct charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.