BAIL GUIDELINES

Bail is determined by offense classification and adjusted by statutory enhancements, prior criminal history, flight risk, and aggravating or mitigating factors. Bail amounts listed in statute serve as baseline references only. Judges retain full discretion to increase, reduce, or deny bail.

FELONY BAIL CLASSES

• Class 1 Felony – $350,000
• Class 2 Felony – $200,000
• Class 3 Felony – $75,000
• Class 4 Felony – $45,000
• Class 5 Felony – $30,000
• Class 6 Felony – $25,000

MISDEMEANOR BAIL CLASSES

• Class 1 Misdemeanor – $10,000
• Class 2 Misdemeanor – $6,000
• Class 3 Misdemeanor – $4,000

DECLINING BAIL

Bail may be declined for serious, violent, or heinous offenses. Judges must consider public safety, severity of the offense, and likelihood of reoffense.

BAIL ENHANCEMENTS

WEAPON INVOLVEMENT

• Firearm Involved – Add $1,000
• Discharged Firearm – Add $5,000
• Firearm Caused Injury – Add $10,000
• Firearm Caused Death – Add $150,000
• Other Weapon Involved – Add $1,000
• Other Weapon Caused Injury – Add $8,000
• Other Weapon Caused Death – Add $150,000

PRIOR CONVICTIONS

• Prior Misdemeanor – Add $2,500
• Prior Felony – Add $8,000
• Prior Serious Violent Felony – Add $15,000
• 2+ Serious Violent Felonies – Add $20,000
• 3+ Unlawful Flight Convictions – Add $15,000
• 3+ Resisting Arrest Convictions – Add $15,000

FLIGHT RISK

• Fled from Law Enforcement – Add $5,000
• Resisted Arrest – Add $5,000
• Determined Flight Risk – Add $75,000

ADDITIONAL FACTORS

• Gang Involvement – Add $30,000
• Caused Death – Add $175,000
• Under the Influence – Add $10,000
• Prior Court Appearance – Subtract $15,000
• Prior Failure to Appear – Add $25,000
• 2+ Failure to Appear – Add $75,000

SENTENCING RANGES

FELONIES

• Class 1 Felony – 12 Years to Life
• Class 2 Felony – 6 to 15 Years
• Class 3 Felony – 4 to 10 Years
• Class 4 Felony – 3 to 7 Years
• Class 5 Felony – 2 to 5 Years
• Class 6 Felony – 1 to 3 Years

MISDEMEANORS

• Class 1 – 6 Months to 2 Years
• Class 2 – 3 Months to 1 Year
• Class 3 – 1 to 6 Months