Bail Bonds for DUI Charges in Compton
A DUI charge in Compton brings questions about booking, bail and court. Start with the basics below.
About DUI Charges
A DUI charge generally involves driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 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. Prior offenses and any injury to others can affect the amount. License issues proceed separately.
Compton Booking, Jail and Court
Arrests in Compton are made by LA County Sheriff — Compton Station. Depending on the charge and the agency, a person may be held at Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers Correctional Facility. Criminal cases from the area are heard at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center and Compton Courthouse. For a DUI charge the first step is to get the inmate booking number and confirm the bail amount with the facility.
Bail and DUI 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.
What Families Often Ask About
Separate from the criminal case, the Department of Motor Vehicles may act on the driver's license, so ask an attorney about both tracks.
Areas of Compton We Assist
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts helps families across Compton, including East Compton, North Compton, Willowbrook.
Where Compton Cases Are Handled
Facilities that are commonly involved when someone is arrested in Compton. Call to confirm where a person is held before you travel:
- LA County Sheriff — Compton Station (120 W Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220; (310) 605-6500)
- Men's Central Jail (441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; (213) 473-6100)
- Twin Towers Correctional Facility (450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; (213) 473-6100)
- Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center (210 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; (213) 974-5411)
- Compton Courthouse (200 W Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220; (310) 603-7742)
More Cities We Serve
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts also assists families in Walnut, Sierra Madre, South Gate, Bellflower and Cerritos, along with other communities in Los Angeles County.
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
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 DUI arrest in Compton, 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
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.
How is bail set for DUI in Compton?
It starts with the county bail schedule for the charge, and a judge is able to change it at a hearing. Call the facility with the inmate booking number to find the current amount.
Can a bail agent help with a DUI arrest in Compton?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works once bail is set. For advice about the charge, speak with a criminal defense attorney.