Bail Bonds for Evading Police Charges
If someone has been arrested on an evading police charge, the questions pile up: where are they, what is bail, what comes next. This page covers the general process in California.
About Evading Police Charges
An evading police charge generally involves fleeing from officers. 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. Whether a vehicle was involved and whether anyone was endangered can affect the amount.
How Bail Is Set for Evading Police 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.
What Families Often Ask About
If a vehicle was involved, ask whether other charges were added, which can change the bail figure.
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
Details to Gather First
These details make the first call easier:
- 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 an evading police 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
Keep every piece of paper from the arrest and release together: the booking number, the case number, the court date and the bond agreement. Missing a court date can lead to a warrant and can affect a bond, so write each date down and confirm it with the court clerk.
Is evading police 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 evading police charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.