Bail Questions • Cost of Bail • Arizona
How Much Is Bail for Assault?
Bail for assault in Arizona ranges from own recognizance or a few hundred dollars on a misdemeanor to well over $50,000 for aggravated assault.
Quick answer
Bail for assault in Arizona ranges from own recognizance or a few hundred dollars on a misdemeanor to well over $50,000 for aggravated assault. Aggravated assault commonly starts at several thousand dollars. The judge sets it at the initial appearance under A.R.S. 13-3967, and a bail agent charges 10% to post it.
Misdemeanor assault vs aggravated assault
Arizona splits assault into two tiers and bail follows the split. Simple assault, a misdemeanor, covers causing injury, touching with intent to injure or provoke, or putting someone in fear of injury. Many first-time misdemeanor assault defendants are released on own recognizance or a bond of a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. If the victim is a family or household member, the case is tagged domestic violence, the person is held until the initial appearance, and a no-contact order is routine.
Aggravated assault is a felony: serious physical injury, a weapon or dangerous instrument, assault on a police officer, or assault in a home after entering unlawfully. Bail commonly runs from several thousand dollars to well over $50,000, and cases with serious injury or a firearm can go higher. The assault bail bonds page lists examples.
What pushes assault bail higher
The judge weighs the A.R.S. 13-3967 factors, and in assault cases a few dominate. Injury severity matters most: a bruise and a broken bone are charged differently and bonded differently. A weapon, even one not used, raises the amount. So does a victim who is a police officer, a child, or a partner. The victim's views are heard at the initial appearance and can affect conditions as well as the amount.
The defendant's side matters too. Prior assaults, a prior failure to appear, or being on probation at the time of arrest all push bail up. Steady work, a local address and family in the courtroom push it down. A defense attorney can ask the court to lower bail at arraignment with that information, and the premium drops if it happens before posting. See bail conditions in Arizona for the no-contact and weapons conditions that usually accompany an assault release.
What the bond costs and how it is written
The premium is 10% of the bail: $500 on $5,000, $2,500 on $25,000, $7,500 on $75,000. It is set by surety rates filed with DIFI and is not refunded. Misdemeanor assault bonds and most aggravated assault bonds under about $25,000 are written on a qualified cosigner's signature. Larger aggravated assault bonds often need collateral such as a vehicle title or real estate, returned at exoneration.
On a domestic violence assault, the alleged victim is usually not the right cosigner because of the no-contact order; a parent or sibling is better. Payment plans are available to qualified cosigners, a down payment and installments with the total unchanged. The payment plans page explains how they are structured.
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Related Questions
How much is bail for aggravated assault in Arizona?
Commonly several thousand dollars to well over $50,000. Serious injury, a firearm, a police officer victim, or a prior record pushes it toward $100,000 or more. A first offense with minor injury and strong local ties lands at the low end, and some defendants get pretrial release.
Can you bond out on an assault charge?
Yes. Assault, including aggravated assault, is a bailable offense in Arizona. The exception is when the court holds the person without bond after a detention hearing because of danger to a victim. Once a secured bond is set, a bail agent can post it.
Is bail higher for assault on a police officer?
Usually. Assault on a peace officer is charged as aggravated assault, a felony, and judges treat it seriously. Bail in the tens of thousands is common even without serious injury. The specific amount still depends on the defendant's record and ties.
Does assault bail come with a no-contact order?
Almost always when there is an identified victim. The release order forbids contact with the victim in any form, and in domestic cases forbids returning to a shared home. Violating it can lead to re-arrest and bond revocation.
How long does it take to bail someone out for assault?
After the initial appearance sets the amount, paperwork and payment take under an hour, and the 4th Avenue Jail typically releases two to eight hours after the bond posts. Domestic cases need a plan for where the person will stay. Call One Stop Bail Bonds any hour and an agent will walk you through it.