Bail Bonds for Theft Charges in Whittier
A theft charge in Whittier brings questions about booking, bail and court. Start with the basics below.
Understanding a Theft Arrest
A theft charge generally involves taking another person's property without permission. 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. The value of the property and the person's record affect the amount.
Where Theft Arrests in Whittier Go
Arrests in Whittier are made by Whittier Police Department. 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 Whittier Courthouse. For a theft charge the first step is to get the inmate booking number and confirm the bail amount with the facility.
How Bail Is Set for Theft Charges
When a person is booked, jail staff match the charge to the county bail schedule. Only a judge is able to change that number, and some charges must be heard by a judge before release is possible. The agent who writes a bond has no control over it.
Practical Tip for Families
Ask how the value of the property is being counted, since it can affect the level of the charge.
Areas of Whittier We Assist
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts helps families across Whittier, including Friendly Hills, Uptown Whittier, East Whittier.
Jails and Courts for Whittier Cases
Facilities that are commonly involved when someone is arrested in Whittier. Call to confirm where a person is held before you travel:
- Whittier Police Department (13200 Penn St, Whittier, CA 90602; (562) 567-9200)
- 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)
- Whittier Courthouse (12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650; (562) 807-7266)
Across the County
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts also assists families in Bellflower, Cerritos, Gardena, Temple City and Commerce, along with other communities in Los Angeles County.
What to Have Ready Before You Call
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
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 a theft arrest in Whittier, 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.
How is bail set for theft in Whittier?
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 theft arrest in Whittier?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works once bail is set. For advice about the charge, speak with a criminal defense attorney.