Bada Bing Bail Bonds Houston - FAQ - Bail Bond Amount

Who determines the bail amount?

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Written by Jack Meyer

For clarification we are giving information about courts and procedures that only deal with State and Local Government here in Houston, Harris County Texas.

A bail bond company has nothing to do with determining how much the amount of bail will be. The amount of a bail bond is determined by the courts, and is based on the offense.

For Class A and B misdemeanor cases and Felony cases the bail amount is originally set by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. They work from a bail schedule that is predetermined by the courts based on the nature of the offense. A judge can change the bail amount at any time.

For Class C Misdemeanor cases bail is scheduled by each individual court.

For example if a warrant were issued by The City of Pasadena Municipal Court because a defendant failed to appear, the bond amount for a speeding ticket would probably be a different amount than the bond amount would be if a warrant for the same type of offense were issued by the City of Houston Municipal Court.