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UNIFORM BAIL SCHEDULE
2010
(Felony and Misdemeanor)
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST
SANTA ANA, CA 92701
SUPERVISING JUDGE
Thomas M. Goethals, Chairman
Uniform Bail Procedures Committee
ORANGE COUNTY UNIFORM BAIL SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Felony Bail Schedule .........................................................................................................................1
Application………..........................................................................................1
Persons Not Entitled to Bail ...........................................................................1
Bail for Offenses Involving Larceny ..............................................................1
Presumptive Bail ............................................................................................1
Penal Code Section 1270.1.............................................................................2
Bail Limit for Multiple Offenses....................................................................2
Holds for Out -of-County Charges ................................................................2
Violation of Probation …………...................................................................2
Code Sections and Subsections......................................................................2
Revisions/Additions to Felony Bail Schedule ...............................................2
Penal Code Description - Felony ...................................................................3
Vehicle Code Description - Felony ...............................................................9
Health & Safety Code Description - Felony ................................................10
Misdemeanor/Infraction Bail Schedule………………….………...............13
Determining Misdemeanor Bail ...................................................................13
Determining Infraction Bail .........................................................................13
Revisions/Additions to Misdemeanor /Infraction Bail Schedule …….........14
Additions to Superior Court Case Management System…...........................14
Bail Limit for Multiple Felony/Misdemeanor Offenses ...............................14
Determining Bail on Warrants Processed by the Clerk’s Office …………..14
Unlisted Penal Code Misdemeanor …….......................................................16
Unlisted Health & Safety Code Misdemeanor ..............................................17
Unlisted Vehicle Code Misdemeanor ............................................................18
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2010 FELONY BAIL SCHEDULE
A. Determining Felony Bail:
1. Felony Bail Schedule shall be applicable throughout Orange County and is applicable to all arrests without a warrant for bailable felony offenses.
B. Persons not entitled to be released on bail are those charged with:
1. Capital crimes (i.e. murder with special circumstance), when the facts are evident or the presumption great. Penal Code section 1270.5 & California Constitution, Article 1, Section 12(a);
2. Felony offenses involving act of violence on another person when the facts are evident or the presumption great and the court finds based upon clear and convincing evidence that there is a substantial likelihood the person’s release would result in great bodily harm to others; or
3. Felony offenses when the facts are evident or the presumption great and the court finds based upon clear and convincing evidence that the person has threatened another with great bodily harm and that there is a substantial likelihood that the person would carry out the threat if released. California Constitution, Article 1, Section 12(c).
C. Bail for offenses involving larceny under the Penal Code, as listed in this schedule (e.g. P.C. 487, 496, 504, etc.), is the scheduled amount or the amount of [loss], whichever is higher. This policy is also to apply to fraud type offenses of other Codes (e.g. Insurance Code, Revenue and Taxation Code, etc) for which no presumptive bail is specified in this schedule, at the presumptive bail for top term potential, below, or the amount of loss, whichever is higher.
D. For all offenses and enhancements for which no presumptive bail is specified in this schedule, the presumptive bail shall be set according to state prison top term potential for the offense plus enhancement:
Top term 3 years 20,000
Top term 4 years 25,000
Top term 5 years 30,000
Top term 6 years 35,000
Top term 7 years 40,000
Top term 8 years 45,000
Top term 9 years 50,000
Top term 10 years 55,000
Top term 11 years 65,000
Top term 12 years 70,000
Top term 13 years 75,000
Top term 14 years 80,000
Top term 15 years 90,000
Top term 16 years 100,000
All life sentences 1,000,000
One Strike Prior 100,000
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E. Penal Code section 1270.1 prohibits the release of an arrestee on bail in an amount OTHER THAN THAT SET FORTH ON THE BAIL SCHEDULE prior to a hearing in open court for:
1. Violent felonies as described in Penal Code section 667.5(c), but not 460(a);
2. Serious felonies as described in Penal Code section 1192.7(c) (including those listed in Penal Code section 1192.8); and
3. Violations of Penal Code sections 136.1(c), 243(e)(1), 262, 273.5, 273.6,
422 (as a felony), and 646.9.
F. Bail Limit for Multiple Offenses - A bail limit for a case with multiple charges will be established as follows:
1. Felony only. The highest bail amount for any one felony offense, plus enhancement, will apply.
2. Felony with misdemeanor or infraction violations. The highest bail amount for any one felony offense, plus enhancement, will apply. Misdemeanor and infraction bails will not be considered.
G. Holds for Out-of-County Charges - The Felony Bail Schedule will apply to holds placed for out-of-county charges when no amount has been previously established or shown on a warrant.
H. Violation of Probation -
1. Arrest without a warrant shall have NO BAIL if offense is for violating the terms of felony probation.
2. BAIL will be set at $15,000.00 if offense is for violating the terms of misdemeanor probation.
I. All references to a code section shall include all subsections thereof unless a specific bail is set forth for a particular subsection.
J. Revisions/Additions to the Felony Bail Schedule
The following procedure is established to make interim changes to the bail schedule without a formal meeting of the bail committee:
1. The staff will present to the chairperson of the Uniform Bail Procedures Committee all proposed interim changes to the approved bail schedule.
2. When the changes have been approved, a revised page for the bail schedule will distributed to all agencies holding authorized copies.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
FELONY BAIL SCHEDULE
PENAL CODE
PENAL CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
114
Using false documents to conceal true citizenship
50,000
182
Conspiracy
Same as substantive offense
187
Murder - with special circumstance
No bail
All other murders
1,000,000
191.5
Vehicular homicide (DUI with gross negligence)
100,000
192(a)
Manslaughter - voluntary
100,000
192(b)
Manslaughter - involuntary
25,000
192(c)
Manslaughter - driving vehicle with gross negligence
100,000
192(c)(3)
Vehicular homicide (DUI without gross negligence)
100,000
192(c)(4)
Vehicular homicide (accident caused for financial gain)
100,000
203
Mayhem
100,000
205
Aggravated mayhem (life)
1,000,000
207
Kidnapping
100,000
207(b)
Kidnapping victim under 14 years of age
500,000
209(a)
Kidnapping for ransom or extortion (life)
1,000,000
209(b)
Kidnapping for robbery (life)
1,000,000
209.5
Kidnapping during a carjacking (life)
1,000,000
210.5
False imprisonment - kidnap to evade arrest
1,000,000
211
Robbery
212.5(a)(b)
First Degree
100,000
212.5(c)
Second Degree
50,000
215
Carjacking
100,000
219
Train wrecking (life)
1,000,000
220(a)
Assault with intent to commit mayhem, rape, sodomy, oral copulation, or any violation of Penal Code section 264.1, 288 or 289
Same as substantive offense
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PENAL CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
220(b)
Assault with intent to commit sexual offense, or any violation of Penal Code section 264.1, 288 or 289 during the commission of 1st degree burglary (life)
1,000,000
237(b)
False imprisonment - elder or dependent person
50,000
243
Battery
243(c) upon peace officer, etc. with injury
20,000
243(d) with serious bodily injury
25,000
243.4
Sexual battery
25,000
245(a)(1)
Assault with deadly weapon or force likely to produce G.B.I
25,000
245(a)(2)
Assault with a firearm
50,000
245(c)
Assault with deadly weapon other than a firearm or force likely to produce G.B.I. upon a peace officer or firefighter
50,000
245(d)(1)
Assault with a firearm upon a peace officer or firefighter
100,000
245(d)(2)
Assault with a semiautomatic upon a peace officer or firefighter
100,000
246
Shooting at inhabited dwelling, building, occupied motor vehicle
250,000
246.3
Discharge of firearm - gross negligence
25,000
261
Rape
100,000
261.5(c)
Unlawful sexual intercourse with person under 18 years of age
20,000
262
Spousal rape
100,000
264.1
Rape in concert with force & violence
100,000
266h
Pimping
35,000
266h(b)(1)
Pimping for prostitute minor over 16 years of age
35,000
266h(b)(2)
Pimping for prostitute under 16 years of age
45,000
266i
Pandering
35,000
273a(a)
Willful harm or injury to child likely to produce G.B.I.
100,000
273d(a)
Corporal punishment or injury of child
50,000
273.5
Corporal injury of spouse, cohabitant former spouse or cohabitant or mother or father of his or her child
50,000
With prior conviction under 273.5(e)
100,000
278
Child stealing
25,000
286
Sodomy
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PENAL CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
286(b)(1)
If victim under 18 years of age
50,000
286(b)(2)
If victim under 16 and defendant over 21 years of age
50,000
286(c)
If victim under 14 and defendant more than 10 years older than victim or defendant compelled another by force, duress or threats of great bodily injury
100,000
286(d)
If in concert with force and violence
100,000
286(e)
If committed in state prison or jail
50,000
286(f) & (g)
If victim unconscious or nature of act/incapable of consent
100,000
288(a)
Lewd act with child under 14 years of age
100,000
288(b)(1) & (2)
Lewd act with child under 14 years with force
100,000
288a
Oral copulation
288a(b)(1)
If victim under 18 years of age
50,000
288a(b)(2)
If victim under 16 and defendant over 21 years of age
50,000
288a(c)
If victim under 14 and defendant more than 10 years older than victim or defendant compelled another to participate by force, duress or threats of G.B.I.
100,000
288a(d)
If in concert with force and violence
100,000
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PENAL CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
288a(e)
If committed in state prison or jail
50,000
288a(f) & (g)
If victim unconscious of nature of act/incapable of consent
100,000
288.3(a)
Contacting, communicating with a minor with intent to commit the following offenses specified in Section 207, 209, 261, 264.1, 273a, 286, 288a, 288.2, 289, 311.1, 311.2, 311.4 or 311.11 involving the minor
100,000
289
Penetration by foreign object
100,000
314.1
Indecent exposure
20,000
368(b)(1)
Elder abuse
50,000
422
Criminal threats
50,000
451(a)
Arson causing G.B.I.
100,000
451(b)
Arson, inhabited structure
250,000
451(c)
Arson, structure or forest land
50,000
452(a)
Recklessly causing fire with G.B.I.
50,000
454
Arson during state of emergency
150,000
459
Burglary
Residential
50,000
464
Burglary with explosives
50,000
487
Grand theft
20,000
Or amount of theft, whichever is higher
504, 504a, 504b, 505,
506, 514
Embezzlement
20,000
Or amount stolen, whichever is higher
518, 522, 523
Extortion
20,000
548
Defrauding insurer
30,000
Or amount taken, whichever is greater
646.9(a)
Stalking
20,000
646.9(b)
Stalking / with temporary restraining order
100,000
646.9(c)
Stalking / with designated prior
150,000
647.6
Child molestation with specified prior
100,000
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PENAL CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
653f(b)
Solicit murder
1,000,000
653f(c)
Solicit rape, etc.
100,000
664(a)
Attempt where completed crime punishable by state prison except for attempted murder
Same as substantive offense
664/187
Attempted murder
500,000
Willful & premeditated
1,000,000
666
Petty theft with prior conviction for petty theft on which time was served
20,000
1551.1
Fugitive (arrest without warrant)
50,00
1552.1
Fugitive (see code)
No Bail
4530
Escape, attempted escape from prison with or without force or violence
50,000
4532(a)
Escape, attempted escape by misdemeanant, inebriate, or person on work furlough from jail, industrial farm, etc.
50,000
plus bail amount on original charge
4532(b)
Escape, attempted escape by felon from jail, industrial farm, etc.
(Convicted)
No bail
(Not convicted)
100,000
plus bail amount on original charge
4573
Bringing controlled substance into jail
25,000
4574
Smuggling weapon into jail or prison
50,000
11418
Possession, etc. weapons of mass destruction
(except (b)(1)
500,000
11418(b)(1)
Employ weapon of mass destruction-cause of death (life)
1,000,000
11419
Weapons of mass destruction and biological agents
500,000
12020
Dangerous weapons, manufacture, sale, possession; carrying explosive or concealed dirk or dagger
20,000
12021
Concealable firearms, ownership or possession by felon, addict
20,000
12025(b)(1)
Concealed weapon on person or in vehicle without license with prior felony conviction or prior violation of deadly weapons act
20,000
12025(b)(5)
Concealed weapon on person with prior conviction of crimes against person, property, or involving drugs
20,000
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PENAL CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
12031
Possession of a loaded firearm
20,000
12034(c)
Personally shooting from motor vehicle
250,000
12303.1
Carrying or placing explosive on common carrier
500,000
12303.2
Possession of destructive devices or explosives in public places
500,000
12303.3
Possession of exploding or destructive device or explosive with intent to injure
1,000,000
12308
Exploding destructive device or explosive with intent to murder (life)
1,000,000
12309
Unlawful explosion causing bodily injury
500,000
12312
Possession of materials with intent to make destructive device or explosive
150,000
12370
Felon with body armor
50,000
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
FELONY BAIL SCHEDULE
VEHICLE CODE
VEHICLE CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
2800.2
Attempting to evade peace officer while driving recklessly
25,000
2800.3
Willful flight causing GBI./death
100,000
10801
Owning or operating a chop shop
50,000
10851(a)
Driving car without consent
20,000
10851(b),(e)
Driving car without consent
Specified vehicles, 666.5 prior
25,000
20001
Hit and run: personal injury / death
50,000
23152
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
If a felony per Vehicle Code section 23550 or 23550.5
50,000
23153
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: bodily injury
100,000
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
FELONY BAIL SCHEDULE
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
11350
Illegal possession of certain specific or classified controlled substances
20,000
11351
Possession or purchase for sale of certain specific or classified controlled substances
25,000
More than 8 oz.
50,000
More than 1 lb.
100,000
1 kg.
500,000
4 kg.
1,000,000
10 kg.
2,000,000
20 kg.
3,000,000
40 kg.
4,000,000
80 kg.
5,000,000
11351.5
Possession or purchase for sale of cocaine base
30,000
More than 8 oz.
50,000
More than 1 lb.
100,000
More than 1 kg.
500,000
11352
Illegal transportation, sale, furnishing of certain specific or classified controlled substances
30,000
More than 8 oz.
50,000
More than 1 lb.
100,000
1 kg.
500,000
4 kg.
1,000,000
10 kg.
2,000,000
20 kg.
3,000,000
40 kg.
4,000,000
80 kg.
5,000,000
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HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
11353
Person 18 years or over using minor in sale, transportation, or giving to a minor certain specific or classified controlled substances
50,000
11353.5
Adult preparing to sell to minor drugs or narcotics
50,000
11357(a)
Concentrated cannabis
20,000
11358
Marijuana: cultivate, process
20,000
If over 25 lbs.
50,000
11359
Marijuana, possession for sale
25,000
If over 25 lbs.
50,000
If over 50 lbs.
100,000
11360(a)
Marijuana: transportation, sale, furnishing
25,000
If over 25 lbs.
50,000
If over 50 lbs.
100,000
11361
Marijuana: person 18 years or over using minor under 14 years of age in sale, transportation, giving to minor
50,000
If over 50 lbs.
100,000
11377
Possession of controlled substances
20,000
11378
Possession of controlled substances for sale
25,000
More than 8 oz.
50,000
More than 1 lb.
100,000
1 kg. or 30 liters
500,000
4 kg. or 100 liters
1,000,000
10 kg. or 200 liters
2,000,000
20 kg. or 400 liters
3,000,000
11378.5
Possession or purchase for sale of PCP
30,000
If over 1 gallon liquid or 8 oz. powder
50,000
1 kg. or 30 liters
500,000
4 kg. or 100 liters
1,000,000
10 kg. or 200 liters
2,000,000
20 kg. or 400 liters
3,000,000
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HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION
OFFENSE
BAIL
11379
Sale of controlled substances
25,000
More than 8 oz.
50,000
More than 1 lb.
100,000
1 kg. or 30 liters
500,000
4 kg. or 100 liters
1,000,000
10 kg. or 200 liters
2,000,000
20 kg. or 400 liters
3,000,000
11379.5
Sale of PCP
30,000
If over 1 gallon liquid or 8 oz. powder
50,000
1 kg. or 30 liters
500,000
4 kg. or 100 liters
1,000,000
10 kg. or 200 liters
2,000,000
20 kg. or 400 liters
3,000,000
11379.6(a)
Manufacture of any controlled substance
75,000
11379.7
Violation of (or attempt) Penal Code section 11379.6 or 11383
When child under 16 present
100,000
When child under 16 suffers G.B.I.
500,000
11379.8
Violation of section 11379.6
If over 1 lb. or 3 gallons
100,000
If over 3 lbs. or 10 gallons
500,000
If over 10 lbs. or 25 gallons
1,000,000
If over 44 lbs. or 105 gallons
2,000,000
11380
Soliciting minor re controlled substances
50,000
11383(a)
Possession of precursors with intent to manufacture methamphetamine
50,000
11383(b)
Possession of precursors with intent to manufacture PCP
50,000
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2010 MISDEMEANOR / INFRACTION BAIL SCHEDULE
A. Determining Misdemeanor Bail
1. Bail shall be determined by first using the amount set forth in this schedule (Penal Code section 1269b(c)).
2. If the violation is not specifically set forth in this schedule, then bail shall be the amount set forth in the most current publication of the Judicial Council Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule (Rule 4.102, California Rules of Court). 1
3. If bail cannot be set under the provisions of number 1 and 2 above, then the bail shall be $500 for all violations of statutes, regulations or ordinances.
B. Determining Infraction Bail
1. Bail shall be determined by first using the most current publication of the Judicial Council Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference.
2. If bail cannot be set under the provisions of number 1 above, then the bail shall be $50 for all violations of statutes, regulations or ordinances, except that if the minimum fine for the offense is greater than or less than $50 the bail shall be the amount of the minimum fine.
3. For those infractions not set forth in the Judicial Council Bail Schedule in which the statute reflects a minimum and maximum fine (e.g. “a fine of not less than XXX and not more than XXX”), the bail shall be at the minimum fine amount.
4. For those infractions not set forth in the Judicial Council Bail Schedule in which the statute reflects a “fine of not to exceed XXX” and the amount is greater than $50, then the bail shall be set at $50 (e.g. “a fine not to exceed $100”). The bail shall be set at $50, as referenced under the provisions of number 2 above.
5. If the infraction penalty statute requires a sentence, in addition to a monetary fine, the infraction shall require a mandatory appearance to enable the judicial officer to impose the full sentence.
6. If a sentence reflects a fine or an alternative, (e.g. community service) the infraction penalty statute shall require a mandatory appearance to permit judicial discretion in the sentencing.
1 The Judicial Council Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule may be located on the court website at www.occourts.org.
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C. Revisions/Additions to Misdemeanor/Infraction Schedule
The following procedure is established to make interim changes to the bail schedule without a formal meeting of the bail committee:
1. The staff will present to the chairperson of the Uniform Bail Procedure Committee all proposed interim changes to the approved bail schedule.
2. When the changes have been approved, a revised page for the bail schedule will be distributed to all agencies holding authorized copies.
D. Additions to Superior Court Case Management System
When it is necessary to add a new violation to the Superior Court case management system bail maintenance table, court staff will refer to Section A and B above.
E. Bail Limit for Multiple Felony / Misdemeanor Offenses
The highest bail amount for any one offense will apply.
F. Determining Bail on Warrants Processed by the Clerk’s Office
1. Misdemeanor Minor Offenses 2
a. Failure to appear misdemeanor minor offenses, add violation of Vehicle Code section 40508(a) or Penal Code section 853.7; issue mandatory appearance warrant with bail amount set at $2,500 (add license hold at Department of Motor Vehicles, if eligible.)
b. Failure to pay misdemeanor minor offenses Vehicle Code violations, add violation of Vehicle Code section 40508(b); issue a mandatory appearance warrant with bail amount set at $2,500 (add license hold at Department of Motor Vehicles, if eligible.)
c. Failure to pay misdemeanor minor offenses non Vehicle Code violations, issue a mandatory appearance Bench Warrant for $5000 (add license hold at Department of Motor Vehicles, if eligible.)
2. Mandatory Infractions
a. Failure to appear mandatory infractions, add violation of Vehicle Code section 40508(a) or Penal Code section 853.7; issue a mandatory appearance warrant with a bail amount set at $1,500 (add license hold at Department of Motor Vehicles, if eligible.)
2 See list of Misdemeanor Minor Offenses, adopted by the Supervising Judges Committee, April 21, 2005.
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b. Failure to pay mandatory infractions, add violation of Vehicle Code section 40508(b); issue a mandatory appearance warrant with a bail amount set at $1,500 (add license hold at Department of Motor Vehicles, if eligible.)
c. Failure to pay mandatory infraction non Vehicle Code violations, issue a mandatory appearance Bench Warrant for $1500 (add license hold at the Department of Motor Vehicles, if eligible.)
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
MISDEMEANOR BAIL SCHEDULE
UNLISTED PENAL CODE MISDEMEANOR - $500.00
PENAL CODE
VIOLATION
DESCRIPTION
BAIL
166
Contempt
$15,000
243
Battery against peace officer
$2,500
243(e)(1)
Battery against spouse; others
$10,000
273.6
Violation of protective order, temporary restraining order, or injunction
$15,000
273.65(a)
Violation of protective order related to children
$15,000
368(b)(1)(c)
Abuse of elder/dependent adult w/injury
$10,000
368(d)
Abuse of elder/dependent adult; theft/embezzlement
$10,000
647(a)
Lewd conduct in public place
$1,000
647(b)
Prostitution
2nd offense
3rd offense
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
653m
Annoying communications
$1,000
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
MISDEMEANOR BAIL SCHEDULE
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE
UNLISTED HEALTH & SAFETY CODE MISDEMEANOR - $500.00
H & S
VIOLATION
DESCRIPTION
BAIL
11550
Narcotic addict
2nd & subsequent violations
$1,000
$2,500
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
MISDEMEANOR BAIL SCHEDULE
VEHICLE CODE
Unlisted Vehicle Code Misdemeanor - $500.00
VEHICLE CODE
VIOLATION
DESCRIPTION
BAIL
14601.2(a),(b)
Suspended license-DUI
$2,500
14601.3
Habitual traffic offender
$2,500
*23152(a),(b), (c), &(d)
DUI-1st offense
$2,500
DUI-2nd (within 10 yrs.)
$10,000
DUI-3rd (within 10 yrs.)
$15,000
DUI-4th (within 10 yrs.) (A felony, see page 7)
23153(a),(b),(d)
DUI with injury 1st offense
2nd offense (within 10 yrs)
$25,000
$25,000
* Bail shall NOT be doubled pursuant to VC 42009
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