Bail Bonds for Elder Abuse Charges
Facing an elder abuse charge, or helping someone who is? This guide lay outs bail in California in plain language.
What a Elder Abuse Charge Means
An elder abuse charge generally involves harming or neglecting an older adult. 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. Courts take these seriously and may impose conditions.
How Bail Is Set for Elder Abuse Charges
Bail for a charge like this usually comes from the county bail schedule at first. At a hearing a judge may raise, lower or keep that amount, and some charges must be reviewed by a judge before any release. The court sets bail, not the bondsperson.
Practical Tip for Families
Courts often add conditions about contact with the older adult, so ask the attorney which conditions apply.
After Booking: What Families Can Do
- 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
- 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
What to Have Ready Before You Call
Gather what you can from this list before you call:
- Your own name and phone number
- The person's full legal name and date of birth
- The booking number, if you have it
- The jail or station where the person is held
- The charges, if known
Local Help From 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 an elder abuse 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.
Good to Know
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 elder abuse 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 an elder abuse charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.