Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. This bail bond amount can be upwards of $500K. Art. 87 (S.B. A 1st-degree insurance fraud case will have a higher bail bond amount if someone gets hurts or dies, as it is morally bad, and a victim has been involved. The bail bond amount range for a Class A is $3,000-$7,000. When defendants cannot make bail, they can call a bail bond company. 1350 (H.B. Aggravated sexual assault of an adult. Bail bond amounts for those charges range from $10K-$20K. September 1, 2011. (B) for any other offense, if a deadly weapon, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, was used or exhibited during commission of the offense or during immediate flight after commission of the offense. Average bail amount for a misdemeanor Misdemeanors in Texas can be as low as $500 for Class C misdemeanors. 11 (S.B. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. The bail amount for assaulting a peace officer (e.g. Sept. 1, 2003. Sept. 1, 1989; Sec. This form is encrypted and protected by attorney-client confidentiality. Sept. 1, 1999. 1, eff. There are various ways to classify a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances, the criminal history record, the status and nature of the attack, etc. Art. Sept. 1, 2001; Subsecs. Art. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 3692), Sec. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.C.C.P. Bail amounts range from $5,000 to over $100,000 and even "no-bail" circumstances. It could be as low as a $0 bail bond for a Class C misdemeanor, with a release to appear, or the bail bond could be as high as $30K in the case of a 1st-degree felony. TIME GIVEN TO PROCURE BAIL. The bail for felony charges of this level ranges between $2,500 and $50,000. Art. A bail bond service is similar to a loan company. (2) a two-hour continuing education course. (e) In the order for emergency protection the magistrate shall specifically describe the prohibited locations and the minimum distances, if any, that the party must maintain, unless the magistrate determines for the safety of the person or persons protected by the order that specific descriptions of the locations should be omitted. The criminal history record information for the defendant, including information obtained through the statewide telecommunications system maintained by the Department of Public Safety and through the public safety report system developed under Article 17.021, shall be considered, including any acts of family violence, other pending criminal charges, and any instances in which the defendant failed to appear in court following release on bail. Art. June 20, 2003; Subsec. 722. 4. The amount of bail that courts will set for pre-trial release depends in large part on the criminal charge. It could be as low as a $0 bail bond for a Class C misdemeanor, with a release to appear, or the bail bond could be as high as $30K in the case of a 1st-degree felony. AFFIDAVIT NOT CONCLUSIVE. Defendants who have committed a capital crime or are considered a high flight risk might be denied bailthat is, these defendants will not be released after arrest and prior to trial. Because this charge isnt considered to be morally bad, and there is no victim, this 2nd-degree felony bail bond amount will be closer to $15K. 17.085. It can also be reduced if the case gets delayed. Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. 942, Sec. What may not be so obvious is where these bail bond amounts come from and what they are based upon. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) "Offense involving violence" means an offense under the following provisions of the Penal Code: (D) Section 20.04 (aggravated kidnapping); (E) Section 20A.02 (trafficking of persons); (F) Section 20A.03 (continuous trafficking of persons); (G) Section 21.02 (continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual); (H) Section 21.11 (indecency with a child); (I) Section 22.01(a)(1) (assault), if the offense is: (i) punishable as a felony of the second degree under Subsection (b-2) of that section; or. A discharge under this subsection from any future liability on the bond does not discharge any surety from liability for previous forfeitures on the bond. (h) A defendant described by Subsection (f) may file an affidavit under Subsection (f) at any time before or during the bail proceeding under Subsection (a). DURATION; ORIGINAL AND SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS; NEW BAIL. Amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3046, ch. Sec. 1, eff. (1) state the requirements for setting bail under Article 17.15 and list each factor provided by Article 17.15 (a); (2) provide the defendant's name and date of birth or, if impracticable, other identifying information, the cause number of the case, if available, and the offense for which the defendant was arrested; September 1, 2009. 194), Sec. 736 (H.B. When you post your own money or collateral for bail or a bail bond, you risk losing it. 374, Sec. The Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System shall develop statewide procedures and prescribe forms to be used by a court to facilitate: (1) the refund of any cash funds paid toward a monetary bond, with an emphasis on refunding those funds to the person in whose name the receipt described by Article 17.02 was issued; and. The magistrate shall set the fee in an amount not to exceed $10 as determined by the county auditor, or by the commissioners court of the county if the county does not have a county auditor, to be sufficient to cover the cost incurred by the designated agency in conducting the verification or providing the monitoring service, as applicable in that county. (m) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a magistrate may make a bail decision regarding a defendant who is charged only with a misdemeanor punishable by fine only or a defendant who receives a citation under Article 14.06(c) without considering the factor required by Article 17.15(a)(6). Therefore this charge will have a bail bond range of $5,000-$15K depending on what is alleged in the probable cause affidavit. (b) Notwithstanding Article 17.03(b), or a bond schedule adopted or a standing order entered by a judge, a magistrate shall release a defendant on personal bond unless good cause is shown otherwise if: (1) the defendant is not charged with and has not been previously convicted of a violent offense; (2) the defendant is examined by the service provider that contracts with the jail to provide mental health or intellectual and developmental disability services, the local mental health authority, the local intellectual and developmental disability authority, or another qualified mental health or intellectual and developmental disability expert under Article 16.22; (3) the applicable expert, in a written report submitted to the magistrate under Article 16.22: (A) concludes that the defendant has a mental illness or is a person with an intellectual disability and is nonetheless competent to stand trial; and. (d) At a hearing limited to determining whether the defendant violated a condition of bond imposed under Subsection (b), the magistrate may revoke the defendant's bond only if the magistrate finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation occurred. 221 (H.B. Second-degree felony charge result in a maximum of 20 years in prison. The amount of bail depends on the offense being charged and the court hearing the case. The amount of security to be required of a witness is to be regulated by his pecuniary condition, character and the nature of the offense with respect to which he is a witness. (2) if the additional period exceeds 24 hours, probable cause exists to believe that the person committed the instant offense and that, during the 10-year period preceding the date of the instant offense, the person has been arrested: (A) on more than one occasion for an offense involving family violence; or. Most jailhouses will readily provide inmates and suspected offenders with a local bail bondsman office. Art. If you are charged with a Class B or Class A misdemeanor, and you do not show up for one of those court dates, the Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear Charge will be enhanced to Class A misdemeanor charge. 437 (H.B. If the defendant doesn't show up as planned, the money or property (yours or the defendant's) can be forfeited and the defendant is subject to arrest, again. 1, eff. 1341, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. June 16, 1991. (g-1) The magistrate making the bail decision under Subsection (a) shall, if applicable: (1) inform the defendant of the defendant's right to file an affidavit under Subsection (f); and. Art. Sept. 1, 2003. When a victim is involved and because this is a morally wrong offense, the bail bond will be close to $100K. 1, eff. CONDITIONS FOR A DEFENDANT CHARGED WITH STALKING. The accused may at any time after being confined request a magistrate to review the written statements of the witnesses for the State as well as all other evidence available at that time in determining the amount of bail. The highest level Misdemeanor that someone can be charged with is a Class A. Art. That the bond be signed by name or mark by the principal and sureties, if any, each of whom shall write thereon his mailing address; 5. (4) five days from the commencement of his detention if he is accused of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine only. The bail bond amounts for a Class A misdemeanor charge will be closer to $3,000. (b) The magistrate may not require the installation of the device if the magistrate finds that to require the device would not be in the best interest of justice. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1263 (H.B. 12.23 of the Texas Criminal Penal Code states, An individual convicted of a Class C misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500. This Class B misdemeanor harassment will have a higher bail bond amount of $3,000. In that case, the bail bond amount can range from $15K-$50K. (g) The Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System shall promulgate a form for use by a magistrate or a magistrate's designee in providing notice to the defendant under Subsection (e). This year, Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that is designed to keep those who have been arrested with a previous criminal record in jail awaiting court proceedings. 1, eff. 7, eff. (a) In a felony case, if the court before which the case is pending is not in session in the county where the defendant is in custody, the sheriff or other peace officer, or a jailer licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, who has the defendant in custody may take the defendant's bail in the amount set by the court or magistrate, or if no amount has been set, then in any amount that the officer considers reasonable and that is in compliance with Article 17.15. (c) A law enforcement agency or an employee of a law enforcement agency is not liable for damages arising from complying or failing to comply with Subsection (b) of this article. (c) If the defendant is required to have the device installed, the magistrate shall require that the defendant have the device installed on the appropriate motor vehicle, at the defendant's expense, before the 30th day after the date the defendant is released on bond. A witness required to give bail who fails or refuses to do so shall be committed to jail as in other cases of a failure to give bail when required, but shall be released from custody upon giving such bail. 7, eff. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. The range for bail cost on a Hit and Run is $5,000-$10,000 but can be up to $50,000 in some states if death occurs as a result of the hit and run. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Consult our detailed data table on bail amounts to see specific charges and their bail amounts. Sept. 1, 1995. (signature of defendant).". 5, eff. September 1, 2017. (l) A written or oral statement obtained under this article or evidence derived from the statement may be used only to determine whether the defendant is indigent, to impeach the direct testimony of the defendant, or to prosecute the defendant for an offense under Chapter 37, Penal Code. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 514, Sec. While this charge as a state jail felony could put the bail bond amount of upwards of $10K, depending on the value of the funds, it can be enhanced to a 3rd, 2nd, or 1st-degree felony. Sept. 1, 1995. 17.027. (a) A magistrate may require as a condition of release on bond that the defendant submit to: (1) home confinement and electronic monitoring under the supervision of an agency designated by the magistrate; or. (a) amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Because these offenses have a victim involved and are considered to be morally wrong, the bail amounts will be closer to the higher end of the spectrum. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. If the person is unable to obtain a surety for the bond or unable to deposit money in the amount of the bond, the person must be released on personal bond. A convicting court on entering a finding favorable to a convicted person under Article 64.04, after a hearing at which the attorney representing the state and the counsel for the defendant are entitled to appear, may release the convicted person on bail under this chapter pending the conclusion of court proceedings or proceedings under Section 11, Article IV, Texas Constitution, and Article 48.01. This process could take several hours or longer. (b) In addition to imprisonment, an individual convicted of a felony of the second degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000. Bail bond amounts for a 2nd-degree felony can range from $15K-$50K. Depending on the amount of marijuana, this charge could also go up to a 2nd-degree felony (or a charge in between). 6), Sec. If the magistrate finds that the violation occurred, the magistrate may revoke the defendant's bond and order that the defendant be immediately returned to custody. Any county, or any judicial district with jurisdiction in more than one county, with the approval of the commissioners court of each county in the district, may establish a personal bond office to gather and review information about an accused that may have a bearing on whether he will comply with the conditions of a personal bond and report its findings to the court before which the case is pending. 1352 (S.B. It can go all the way up to a 1st-degree felony (with every charge in between). Art. Sept. 1, 2001. Theft of service is when someone doesnt pay for a service that they know is provided only for compensation. September 1, 2009. XML SITEMAP | HTML SITEMAP | PRIVACY POLICY, Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Providers. 537, Sec. ENTRY INTO TEXAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER OF CERTAIN INFORMATION IN CASES INVOLVING VIOLENT OFFENSES; DUTIES OF MAGISTRATES, SHERIFFS, AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. Art. Some courts may be more willing to let defendants out on reduced bail or on personal recognizance if they are at risk for the disease. 3.08, eff. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION IN ORDER FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION. 595, Sec. June 14, 1995; amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4. 1352 (S.B. Depending on the level of the misdemeanor or felony determines the potential punishment, and it all plays into that initial bail bond amount. A discharge under this subsection from any future liability on the bond does not discharge any surety from liability for previous forfeitures on the bond. 1070), Sec. 17.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, bail "is the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or a personal bond." Bail bonds hold defendants accountable for making their court appearances. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Art. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 17.39. If a surrender of the accused be made during a term of the court to which he has bound himself to appear, the sheriff shall take him before the court; and if he is willing to give other bail, the court shall forthwith require him to do so. June 17, 2011. Because this offense involves a victim and is considered morally wrong, the bail bond amount will likely be on the higher end of about $20K. Provided that whenever, during the course of the action, the judge or magistrate in whose court such action is pending finds that the bond is defective, excessive or insufficient in amount, or that the sureties, if any, are not acceptable, or for any other good and sufficient cause, such judge or magistrate may, either in term-time or in vacation, order the accused to be rearrested, and require the accused to give another bond in such amount as the judge or magistrate may deem proper. 17.033. Class A misdemeanors carry penalties of up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Sept. 1, 1999. 787, Sec. While many offenses may start out at a certain level, there could be some factors that would make it a higher charge, which is known as an offense being enhanced. (4) the number of persons described by Subdivision (3): (A) who failed to attend a scheduled court appearance; (B) for whom a warrant was issued for the arrest of those persons for failure to appear in accordance with the terms of their release; or. 375), Sec. Any cash funds deposited under this article shall be receipted for by the officer receiving the funds and, on order of the court, be refunded in the amount shown on the face of the receipt less the administrative fee authorized by Section 117.055, Local Government Code, if applicable, after the defendant complies with the conditions of the defendant's bond, to: (1) any person in the name of whom a receipt was issued, including the defendant if a receipt was issued to the defendant; or. For example, if your bail is set to $10,000, you might be able to pay a bail bondsman $1,000 for them to post bail on your behalf. Severe bodily injury that might last for a long time for example, a fracture, causing permanent disability or disfigurement. It is enhanced to a 3rd-degree felony if the charge of the person who is being hidden is a felon or they have been previously convicted of a felony. 656, Sec. 2, Sec. 942, Sec. But first, a few things must happen. The amount of bail for assault may be as little as $2,500 and as high as $1,000,000 if the assault was committed with the intent of a much more serious violent crime such as first-degree murder. 17.07. The bail bond amount for this can range from $15K-$50K. Can You Get a Bail Bond for a Felony Charge in Texas? Once the defendant is placed in custody, the revocation of the defendant's bond discharges the sureties on the bond, if any, from any future liability on the bond. 1038 (H.B. If they are tampered with, they are now the victim of this new offense, which is morally bad. A DWI is enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor when someones alcohol concentration level is 0.15 or higher. 4 (S.B. 1276, Sec. These are considered non-sexual forms of assault and prosecutors can use the charges to convert a class A misdemeanor into a third-degree felony. January 1, 2022. (2) the defendant, if no other person is able to produce a receipt for the funds. 5, eff. REPORTING OF CONDITIONS. So if the original charge is a 2nd-degree robbery, the engaging in organized criminal activity will be a 1st-degree felony charge, with its own bail bond amount on top of the robbery bail bond. September 1, 2005. 34 (S.B. 17.141. So having a gun at a bar on 6th St. in Austin is going to come with a bail bond amount that will range from $10K-$20K. Sept. 1, 1995; Subsecs. (a) This article applies only to a defendant charged with an offense that is: (2) a misdemeanor punishable by confinement. 2. (2) offered by an accredited institution of higher education in this state. (d) To the extent that a condition imposed under this article conflicts with an existing court order granting possession of or access to a child, the condition imposed under this article prevails for a period specified by the magistrate, not to exceed 90 days. Which is Worse Aggravated Assault or Battery? If the defendant is not offered a chance to pay a scheduled bail payment (or chooses not to pay), the defendant . If the magistrate designates an agency under this subsection, in each month during which the agency verifies the installation of the device or provides a monitoring service the defendant shall pay a reimbursement fee to the designated agency in the amount set by the magistrate. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2017. Added by Acts 1969, 61st Leg., p. 2033, ch. I am without means to pay ______ and I hereby request that an appropriate bail be set. Art. 599), Sec. Criminal homicide can include the following charges: Murder, Capital Murder, Manslaughter, or Criminally Negligent Homicide, These are the worst offenses that someone can commit. Art. A simple assault is considered if the offense is classified as a Class C misdemeanor and involves little contact and threats to the victim. 232 (H.B. 1, eff. 1275, Sec. A 3rd-degree felony will have a bail bond of about $20K, a 2nd-degree felony of $50K, and a 1st-degree felony of $100K. (3) the magistrate demonstrates competency as provided by Subsection (b). 90 (S.B. This subsection may not be construed to require the office to provide an official or magistrate with any equipment or support related to accessing or using the public safety report system. (This option, though, can come with hefty fees, as discussed below.) 505 N Frazier St. Conroe , TX. 785, Sec. Use of a deadly weapon that might result in imminent bodily injury to a family member or anyone in general; or in the worst-case scenario, death; Usually, the attackers use weapons like metal pipes, firearms, ropes, knives, rocks, etc. When a defendant has once given bail for his appearance in answer to a criminal charge, he shall not be required to give another bond in the course of the same criminal action except as herein provided. It includes Class C misdemeanors committed with deadly weapons. This charge is enhanced when someone discharges a firearm at someone, making it a 3rd-degree felony. 17.24. June 17, 2011. 766), Sec. 623, Sec. The bail for felony charges can range between $1,500 and $5,000. (2) the penalties for violating a condition of release. (5) the presiding judge or magistrate who authorized the personal bond. The ability to make bail shall be considered, and proof may be taken on this point. A Texas based bail bond agent will charge you a fee that is equal to 10% of the total bail amount in exchange for posting bond on your behalf. Its enhanced to state jail felony if someone has previously been convicted. (e) In addition to the information described by Subsection (d), a magistrate shall provide to an alleged victim who participates in a global positioning monitoring system under this article the name and telephone number of an appropriate person employed by a local law enforcement agency whom the victim may call to request immediate assistance if the defendant violates a condition of bond imposed under this article. Bail and any conditions of bail shall be sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the undertaking will be complied with. (b) In a prosecution pending before a court, if the court finds that there is cause for the surety to surrender the surety's principal, the court shall issue a capias for the principal. 1, eff. 278 (H.B. This charge will be enhanced to a 2nd-degree felony if the minor is under 14 years old. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a magistrate shall require on release that a defendant charged with a subsequent offense under Section 49.04, 49.05, or 49.06, Penal Code, or an offense under Section 49.045, 49.07, or 49.08 of that code: (1) have installed on the motor vehicle owned by the defendant or on the vehicle most regularly driven by the defendant, a device that uses a deep-lung breath analysis mechanism to make impractical the operation of a motor vehicle if ethyl alcohol is detected in the breath of the operator; and. If a bail bond is taken for an offense other than a Class C misdemeanor, the clerk of the court where the surety is in default on the bond shall send notice of the default by certified mail to the last known address of the surety. The next level of a misdemeanor offense that someone can be charged with is a Class B. A bail bond amount could range from $5,000-$10K. 112), Sec. This is true even if the defendant is convicted. An arson charge will come with a bail bond amount ranging from $15K-$50K. 2, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. If the person is unable to obtain a surety for the bond or unable to deposit money in the amount of the bond, the person must be released on personal bond. (7) the fact that the victim's communications with the court concerning the global positioning monitoring system and any restrictions to be imposed on the defendant's movements are not confidential. (g) A charitable bail organization may not pay a bail bond for a defendant at any time the organization is considered to be out of compliance with the reporting requirements of this article. 3, eff. 1, eff. A bail bond amount for that will be on the lower side of about $1,000. Like a loan company, the bail bond service company requires that you secure the arrangement with some collateral, such as a car, house, or other property. (a) A magistrate may require as a condition of release on bond that a defendant charged with an offense under Section 42.072, Penal Code, may not: (1) communicate directly or indirectly with the victim; or. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE DATE. 232 (H.B. (c) The office shall provide access to the public safety report system to the appropriate officials in each county and each municipality at no cost. (b) A magistrate shall require as a condition of release on bail or bond of a defendant described by Section 411.1471(a), Government Code, that the defendant provide to a local law enforcement agency one or more specimens for the purpose of creating a DNA record under Subchapter G, Chapter 411, Government Code. (3) prohibiting the release of the information to the defendant. Sec. The magistrate shall consider the facts presented and the rules established by Article 17.15(a) and shall set the defendant's bail. An example of when it will be lower is when a fire is set in a field or some remote place. (j) An order for emergency protection issued under this article is effective on issuance, and the defendant shall be served a copy of the order by the magistrate or the magistrate's designee in person or electronically. 5.01(a), eff. Renumbered from art. 4, eff. In 2022, she presided over the trial of the perpetrator of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, which . 17.153. 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