How to Get Bail Reduced

General information on how to get bail reduced, written for relatives and friends of someone in custody.

Overview

Bail can be reviewed by a judge at a hearing. A defense attorney can ask the court to lower it, pointing to the person's ties to the community, employment, record and the circumstances of the charge.

What This Means for Families

A reduction is not guaranteed. The judge decides after hearing from both sides.

The Details

A bondsperson does not set or change bail and cannot ask the court on a person's behalf. If you want to seek a reduction, talk to a criminal defense attorney.

Details to Gather First

These details make the first call easier:

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 how to get bail reduced, 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

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.