Bail Bond Costs in 2023

How Much Are Bail Bond Costs in Your State?

Every state in the U.S. has different rates of bail bond costs. Most are a fixed rate of 10% of the bond, while others are tiered according to the amount. For instance, Montana bail is a straight 10% of the bond with no variance while California can be as low as 5%. Meanwhile, in Connecticut, they have a staggered (or tiered) bail cost where the larger the cost the lower the percentage.

One thing most people do though, is to call around asking bail companies to get the lowest rate possible. If your state does not offer reductions in bail bond costs, you can always ask the bondsman to waive the paperwork fee. This “paperwork fee” is often used by the bondsman to cover travel and expenses to write the bond.

Other bail bond costs may be victim compensation funds or sheriff fees. A victims compensation fund is typically $25 to $50. For example, Arkansas Victim Compensation fee is $50. In Idaho, there is a sheriff fee of $10 – $25 depending on county.

NOTE: There are bail amounts that bondsmen must charge according to state regulations

Bail Bond Costs Per State

STATE	BAIL PREMIUM %	SOURCE|LAW
Alabama	10% mandated	Alabama Department of Insurance
Alaska	No maximum set but company rates must be filed with the state’s Division of Insurance	Alaska Division of Insurance
Arizona	10% mandated with special exception at 8%	Arizona Department of Insurance
Arkansas	10% Maximum with $50 Minimum Bond Payment	Arkansas Bail Bonds Code
California	10% Maximum	California Department of Insurance
Colorado	15% Maximum	Colorado Division of Insurance
Connecticut	TIERED: $50.00 of bonds up to $500; 10% of the bond face value for bond amounts from $500 to $5,000; 7% of the bail bond costs in amounts in excess of $5,000	Connecticut Bail Bonds Statutes
Delaware	No Maximum	Delaware Department of Insurance
Florida	6.5% Minimum	Florida Bail Statute 624.4094
Georgia	12% of bail $10k or less | 15% on bail more than $10k	Georgia Bail Title 17
Hawaii	No Maximum	Hawaii Bail DCCA
Idaho	No Maximum set	Idaho Statute § 41-1042
Indiana	10% Maximum	Indiana Department of Insurance
Iowa	No Maximum	Iowa Insurance Department
Kansas	No Maximum	Kansas Insurance Department
Louisiana	Cannot exceed 12% or $120, whichever is greater.	Louisiana Premium RS 22.1443
Maryland	10%	Maryland Insurance Administration
Michigan	10% Maximum	Mich. Stat. § 750.167b
Minnesota	No Maximum	Minnesota Department of Commerce
Mississippi	Cannot exceed $50 or 10%, whichever is greater; for defendants charged with a capital offense or residing out-of-state, greater of $50 or 15%	Miss. Code § 83-39-25
Missouri	No Maximum Rate has to be on file with DOI.	Missouri Department of Insurance
Montana	10% Maximum with Office Fees	Montana Bail Laws
Nevada	Cannot exceed $50 or 15%, whichever is greater.	NRS § 697.300
New Hampshire	10% Maximum	New Hampshire Insurance Department
New Mexico	10% Maximum	New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
New York	10% up to $3000, 8% for $3000-$10000, 6% for the amount over $10000.	New York Insurance Department
North Carolina	15% Maximum	NC Stat. § 58-71-95(5)
North Dakota	Cannot exceed 10% or $75, whichever is greater.	North Dakota Department of Insurance
Ohio	10% Maximum	ORC Chapter 3905
Oklahoma	No Maximum	Oklahoma Insurance Department
Pennsylvania	Up to 10% for the first $100 and up to 5% for each additional $100	42 Pa. Stat. § 5748
Rhode Island	Bail bonds regulated by the courts pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-21	R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-21
South Carolina	15% Maximum, not less than $25	South Carolina Department of Insurance
South Dakota	No Maximum	South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Tennessee	10%	Tenn. Code § 40-11-316
Texas	Each County Bail Bond Board regulates fees	Texas Insurance Department
Utah	20% Maximum with 10% Minimum	UT Administrative Rule R590-196-4
Vermont	10%	Vermont Department of Financial Regulation
Virginia	15%	Code of Virginia § 9.1-185.8
Washington	No Maximum with $50 Minimum	Washington Department of Licensing
West Virginia	10%	West Virginia Office of Insurance
Wyoming	No Maximum	Wyoming Insurance Department

Saving Money on Bail

Saving money on bail costs can be difficult if you don’t know the laws in your state or have a bondsman you know and trust. Look, an arrest can happen to anyone. Having a bondsman on speed dial like you do a lawyer or plumber makes getting out of jail quick.

Bail bond costs vary per state so it’s simply a good idea to get to know the people in the bail industry near you. Some bondsmen offer financing, but you won’t know unless you ask. Saving money on bail is simple as asking a question to the bondsman, knowing your bail bond costs is even simpler using this handy guide.