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Bail Bond Cost Calculator
Enter the bail amount set by the court and see the premium you would pay for a surety bond, plus a sample payment plan. Then call us to confirm the exact figure.
Estimate only. Premiums follow filed surety rates and include a minimum on small bonds. Payment plans require a qualified cosigner. No interest is charged on any plan.
Typical Bail Amounts and Premiums in Maricopa County
Bail is set case by case under A.R.S. 13-3967, so these are illustrations, not promises. They show how the premium scales.
| Example situation | Illustrative bail | Premium (10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor failure-to-appear warrant | $500 to $2,500 | Minimum premium to $250 |
| Misdemeanor DUI or shoplifting with a bond | $1,000 to $5,000 | $100 to $500 |
| Felony drug possession, first offense | $2,500 to $10,000 | $250 to $1,000 |
| Aggravated DUI (felony) | $5,000 to $25,000 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Aggravated assault | $10,000 to $75,000 | $1,000 to $7,500 |
| Possession for sale, trafficking | $25,000 to $250,000+ | $2,500 to $25,000+ |
| Serious violent felony | $100,000 to $1,000,000+ | $10,000 to $100,000+ |
Collateral is usually requested once a bond reaches the tens of thousands, depending on the cosigner. See collateral and payment plans, or read how large bonds work.
Want the exact number?
Call with the name of the person in custody and we will look up the bail amount and quote the premium to the dollar.
Calculator Questions
Is the 10% rate the same at every Arizona bail bond company?
Each surety insurer files its rates with the state and licensed agents must charge the filed rate. Ten percent is the standard. Be cautious of anyone advertising a rate far below that; ask to see the filed rate and the full agreement.
Are there other fees besides the premium?
There can be legitimate costs such as recording fees for real estate collateral or posting fees on out-of-state transfer bonds. We disclose every fee in writing before you sign. There are no night, weekend or holiday surcharges.
Why is the premium higher than 10% on a small bond?
Surety rate schedules set a minimum premium on low bail amounts because the cost of writing and posting a bond does not shrink with the bond. On a very small bond, paying the cash bail yourself may be cheaper, and we will tell you if that is the case.
How much does a bail bond cost in Phoenix?
Arizona bail bond premiums are set by the surety company's rates filed with the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, typically 10% of the bail amount. A $5,000 bail costs about $500; a $25,000 bail costs about $2,500. Surety schedules set a minimum premium on very small bonds. Licensed agents cannot charge interest on the premium, and we disclose every fee before you sign.
Do you get bail bond money back?
The premium paid to a bail bond agent is not refunded. It is the fee for the agent posting the full bail amount on the defendant's behalf. Collateral pledged for a bond is returned when the case ends and the court exonerates the bond. If you instead pay the full bail in cash directly to the court, that cash is refunded when the case concludes, provided the defendant appeared at every court date.