Bail Bonds for Harassment Charges
If someone has been arrested on a harassment charge, the questions pile up: where are they, what is bail, what comes next. This page covers the general process in California.
Understanding a Harassment Arrest
A harassment charge generally involves repeated unwanted conduct that alarms or annoys. 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 may add no-contact conditions.
Bail and Harassment 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.
A Point to Raise With the Court or Attorney
Expect no-contact conditions. Check with the court to lay out exactly what contact is not allowed.
After Booking: What Families Can Do
- 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
Details to Gather First
Having these details ready helps a bail agent look up the case:
- 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
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts in Monterey Park
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 harassment 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.
Before You Decide
Every case is different. The county, the charge, the judge and the person's history all play a part, so treat general information as a starting point. Confirm details with the court or the facility, and ask a criminal defense attorney about anything that affects the case itself.
Is harassment 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 harassment charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.