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Ventura Bail Schedule – Bail Amounts by Charge

A calm, clear guide to typical bail amounts in Ventura County, how enhancements change totals, and what to do next.

If someone you love was just arrested in Ventura, take a breath. You’re not alone—this page will show you the typical bail amounts by charge in Ventura County, how enhancements can change the total, and the simplest way to get an exact number quickly. We help families through this every day with kindness, privacy, and clear next steps.

How Ventura’s Bail Schedule Works

Ventura County adopts a countywide bail schedule (presumptive bail) used at booking. Judges can later raise, lower, or keep that amount after reviewing the case. If an offense isn’t listed, Ventura uses default amounts (e.g., $10,000 for unlisted felonies; $2,500 for other misdemeanors). Special rules apply when someone is on probation, on bail, or where certain enhancements are alleged.

Important: The figures below reflect Ventura’s published schedule and examples. Your exact bail can differ based on enhancements, priors, case facts, and judge review.

Bail by Charge Category (Quick Tables)

Domestic & Violent Offenses

Charge (PC) Typical Ventura Presumptive Bail Range / Notes
Corporal Injury on Spouse/Cohabitant (PC 273.5) $20,000 Can double with certain DV priors (see enhancements).
Assault with Deadly Weapon (PC 245(a)(1)) $20,000 If firearm or semiauto: $50,000 typical (see below).
Assault with a Firearm (PC 245(a)(2)) $50,000 Higher for assault weapon / on peace officer.
Robbery – 1st Degree (PC 211) $100,000 2nd degree: $50,000.

DUI & Vehicle Offenses

Charge (VC) Typical Ventura Presumptive Bail Range / Notes
DUI Alcohol/Drugs (VC 23152(a)/(b)) $5,000 Commercial (.04%): $5,000; multiple-victim / GBI add-ons increase bail.
Evading with Reckless Driving (VC 2800.2) $50,000 Felony; may stack with enhancements.

Theft, Burglary & Property Offenses

Charge (PC) Typical Ventura Presumptive Bail Range / Notes
Burglary – First Degree (PC 459) $50,000 Second degree burglary: $10,000.
Grand Theft from Person (PC 487(c)) $20,000 Includes theft from person; auto/firearm theft often similar tier.
Receiving Stolen Vehicle (PC 496d) $20,000 Case specifics can raise the amount.

Drug Offenses (Selected)

Charge (H&S) Typical Ventura Presumptive Bail Range / Notes
Possession for Sale (H&S 11378/11379) $50,000 Weapon or large quantity enhancements can increase.

Enhancements That Increase Bail (Ventura Rules)

  • On Bail / OR at Time of New Offense: Double the standard bail for the new offense (misdemeanor or felony) or add listed enhancement where applicable.
  • On Probation or Diversion (not booked on VOP): Add $5,000 per misdemeanor probation/diversion; add $10,000 per felony probation/diversion.
  • Domestic Violence Prior (selected offenses): Typical DV charges (e.g., PC 273.5, 243(e), 262, certain 245 assaults) can double with qualifying DV priors.
  • Felony Enhancements (examples): Firearm, great bodily injury (GBI), or specified drug/weapon enhancements add set amounts (e.g., +$40,000 in certain firearm/drug contexts), and some scenarios stack to very high totals.
Examples (illustrative):
  1. Robbery 2nd Degree (PC 211): $50,000 base + firearm causing injury enhancement (example from rules) can push totals into $300,000+ when stacked.
  2. Petty Theft with Prior (PC 666) + qualifying strike priors may add $250,000 (third-strike enhancement example in rules).
  3. Felony DUI with multiple victims / GBI can add $10,000–$30,000+ via Vehicle Code enhancements.

Your exact total depends on the booking officer’s notes and the judge’s later review. We’ll calculate it for you in minutes.

Extended Penal Code Reference (Selected Ventura Amounts)

Violent/Person Offenses (PC)

  • PC 211 – Robbery: $100,000 (1st degree) / $50,000 (2nd degree)
  • PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with deadly weapon: $20,000
  • PC 245(a)(2) – Assault with a firearm: $50,000
  • PC 273.5 – Corporal injury (DV): $20,000 (may double with DV priors)

Theft/Property (PC)

  • PC 459 – Burglary: $50,000 (1st degree) / $10,000 (2nd degree)
  • PC 487(c) – Grand theft (from person): $20,000
  • PC 496d – Receiving stolen vehicle: $20,000

Vehicle / DUI (VC)

  • VC 23152(a)/(b) – Misdemeanor DUI: $5,000
  • VC 2800.2 – Evading w/ reckless driving (felony): $50,000
  • VC enhancements (examples): Multiple victims +$10,000; certain 4th-offense/GBI DUI +$30,000.

If a charge isn’t listed, Ventura’s default is generally $10,000 for unlisted felonies and $2,500 for other misdemeanors at booking.

Get My Exact Bail Amount (Fast)

We’ll calculate your total with enhancements (if any), confirm the jail’s current figure, and explain the fastest release option.

  1. Tell us the full name & date of birth.
  2. Share the booking # (if you have it) and the charge (PC/VC) from the paperwork or inmate search.
  3. We confirm the exact bail with Ventura County Jail and outline payment plan options.

Compliance note: We offer flexible payment plans with clear, transparent terms. No specific rate claims are made here.

Quick FAQ

Do these numbers include enhancements?

No. Tables show base schedule amounts. Enhancements (like firearm, GBI, on-bail, or DV priors) add set amounts or multipliers.

Can we post bail before arraignment?

Often yes—but some serious/violent offenses and domestic-violence cases have special pre-arraignment rules. We’ll check your situation and advise next steps.

What if the charge isn’t listed?

Ventura uses default amounts at booking (e.g., $10,000 for unlisted felonies). We’ll confirm the exact figure with the jail.

Need help now?

We’ll guide you gently, calculate the exact bail, and get release moving—day or night.