Suggested Bail Bonds (Felony Cases!
When a release under Section V. is imposed, the bond amounts set out below are applicable to both secured and unsecured bonds. These bond amounts are not minimums. They are merely suggested bonds.
The circumstances of each individual case will govern each decision; and the judicial official will select a bond amount that is appropriate and indicated by using the same release criteria set out in Section IV A above, using those criteria here for determination of amount of bond in the same manner as they are used to determine the form of release.
SUGGESTED BOND AMOUNTS
IN ALL MATTERS, WHENEVER ALLOWED BY STATUTE, THE JUDICIAL OFFICIAL MUST USE THEIR BEST JUDGMENT AND DISCRETION AND KEEP IN MIND DUE PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS AND THE STATUTORY BOND FACTORS IN SETTING PRETRIAL RELASE CONDITIONS. THIS MEANS SOME CASES MAY VARY HIGHER AND OTHERS LOWER.
The following are guidelines for the setting of secured and unsecured bonds when that condition of pretrial release is imposed:
Offense Level | Minimum* | Maximum Punishment | Suggested Amounts |
Local Ordinance | $50.00 Fine or 30 Days | Written Promise | |
Class A Felony | Life Without Parole | Death, Life Without Parole | Judge Only |
Class B1 Felony | 144 Months | Life Without Parole | $50,000 - $500,000 |
Class B2 Felony | 94 Months | 484/532* Months | $25,000 - $400,000 |
Class C Felony | 44 Months | 231/279* Months | $15,000-$300,000 |
Class D Felony | 38 Months | 204/252* Months | $10,000-$200,000 |
Class E Felony | 15 Months | 88/136* Months | $ 7,500-$100,000 |
Class F Felony | 10 Months | 59 Months | $ 5,000-$ 50,000 |
Class G Felony | 8 Months | 44 Months | $ 3,500-$ 25,000 |
Class H Felony | 4 Months | 39 Months | $ 2,500 - $ 15,000 |
Class 1 Felony | 3 Months | 24 Months | $ 1,000-$ 10,000 |
*sex offenses