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Manslaughter Bail Bonds in California
A death-related allegation affects families and everyone harmed by the loss. Voluntary, involuntary, vehicular and intoxicated-driving manslaughter have different legal requirements and release considerations. This guide explains selected 2026 Los Angeles County entries, court-controlled decisions and practical preparation without predicting eligibility.
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01 / Understanding Manslaughter Charges
Understanding manslaughter charges in California
Clear information for a deeply serious situation.
Penal Code §192 describes manslaughter as an unlawful killing without malice. Murder under §187 involves malice aforethought, with legal standards that require counsel’s careful analysis. A death alone does not decide the filed charge or release eligibility. A surety bond can secure authorized monetary bail, but cannot replace legal representation or change a detention order.
The type matters
Voluntary, involuntary and vehicular provisions address different circumstances. Intoxicated-driving homicide uses distinct §191.5 provisions.
Release is court-controlled
Schedule entries are local pre-arraignment references. Serious-offense hearings, constitutional limits and individual orders can affect posting authority.
A payment is not an outcome
An approved undertaking addresses financial security only. Another hold or restriction can remain; no release speed or eligibility is guaranteed.
Murder allegations involve a different malice and release analysis. DUI guidance addresses driving-related allegations, and felony release guidance explains the general court-controlled framework.
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02 / Types of Manslaughter
Types of manslaughter charges
Do not combine distinct homicide provisions.
PC §192(a)–(b)
Voluntary & involuntary allegations
These are distinct nonvehicular questions; a release decision is separate from the ultimate merits.
PC §192(a)
Voluntary manslaughter
- What it covers
- The statute identifies killing upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion.
- What distinguishes it
- The legal distinction from murder concerns malice and the proven circumstances, not the family’s choice of label.
- Classification
- Felony; the LA schedule marks the voluntary entry serious and violent.
- Why it matters for release
- The selected §192(a) entry is $100,000; required hearings and judicial orders still govern.
PC §192(b)
Involuntary manslaughter
- What it covers
- Addresses the specified nonfelony unlawful act or dangerous lawful-act circumstances without due caution and circumspection.
- What distinguishes it
- Subdivision (b) does not apply to acts committed while driving a vehicle; vehicular statutes must be checked.
- Classification
- Felony under the applicable punishment provision.
- Why it matters for release
- The selected felony §192(b) entry is $25,000; it is not a uniform homicide amount.
Vehicle-related distinctions
Gross negligence, other vehicular allegations & intoxication
Exact subdivisions and filing level must be verified before matching the schedule.
PC §192(c)(1)
Vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence
- What it covers
- Addresses specified vehicle-related unlawful or dangerous lawful acts with gross negligence, subject to §191.5 distinctions.
- What distinguishes it
- Gross negligence and causation are legal questions; intoxicated-driving and financial-gain provisions differ.
- Classification
- The statutory punishment provisions permit misdemeanor or felony treatment in qualifying circumstances.
- Why it matters for release
- The felony §192(c)(1) entry is $50,000; the misdemeanor schedule groups (c)(1–2) as MR.
PC §192(c)(2)
Vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence
- What it covers
- Addresses the specified vehicular acts without gross negligence.
- What distinguishes it
- Do not borrow the felony gross-negligence entry for this separate subdivision.
- Classification
- Misdemeanor treatment under the applicable punishment provision.
- Why it matters for release
- The misdemeanor schedule’s grouped §192(c)(1–2) row is MR; no separate felony (c)(2) amount is inferred.
PC §192(c)(3)
Collision knowingly caused for financial gain
- What it covers
- Addresses the statutory financial-gain collision circumstance proximately resulting in death.
- What distinguishes it
- This is not an ordinary collision label. The statute’s specified conduct and causation must be established.
- Classification
- Felony under the applicable punishment provision.
- Why it matters for release
- The selected §192(c)(3) felony entry is $100,000; not every vehicular allegation matches it.
PC §191.5
Intoxicated-driving manslaughter provisions
- What it covers
- Distinct provisions address intoxicated-driving homicide with gross negligence under (a) and without gross negligence under (b).
- What distinguishes it
- Do not blend §191.5(a), §191.5(b) and §192(c) or assume every impaired-driving death receives the same charge.
- Classification
- Charge level and applicable statutory circumstances must be confirmed.
- Why it matters for release
- The felony entries differ: $100,000 for (a), $50,000 for (b); the misdemeanor (b) row is MR.
Classification source
Punishment is not bail
Section 193 provides the classification framework; it is not a monetary release table.
PC §193Manslaughter punishment provisions
- What it covers
- Sets distinct punishment provisions for the kinds of manslaughter defined in §192.
- What distinguishes it
- A punishment section is not a bail schedule. Sentencing exposure does not establish release eligibility.
- Classification
- Classification depends on the referenced statutory subdivision.
- Why it matters for release
- No schedule amount is invented for §193; use the charged substantive offense and current order.
03 / Manslaughter vs. Murder
Manslaughter vs. murder
Malice and statutory circumstances—not a uniform homicide rule.
Murder and manslaughter are not interchangeable charges. The legal issues can involve intent, malice, provocation, negligence and causation. A prosecutor’s filing, counsel’s analysis and the court’s decisions govern; this comparison is general information rather than a defense assessment.
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Voluntary manslaughter
PC §192(a)- Classification
- Unlawful killing without malice in the specified circumstances; felony
- LA County review
- LA schedule marks serious and violent; covered hearing requirements matter
- Financial bail
- $100,000 selected LA entry, p.13—not an eligibility promise
- Possible allegations
- Sudden quarrel or heat-of-passion questions require legal review
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Involuntary manslaughter
PC §192(b)- Classification
- Specified nonvehicular conduct without malice; felony
- LA County review
- Individual order and other custody matters must be checked
- Financial bail
- $25,000 selected LA entry, p.13
- Possible allegations
- Different from vehicle-related conduct and from murder
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Vehicular manslaughter
PC §§192(c) / 191.5- Classification
- Exact provision and filing level determine treatment
- LA County review
- Serious markers, MR and other restrictions differ by the actual entry
- Financial bail
- Different financial entries or MR; no single vehicle-death amount
- Possible allegations
- Gross negligence, intoxication and financial-gain allegations are separate
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Murder
PC §187- Classification
- Unlawful killing with malice aforethought under the statutory definition
- LA County review
- Constitutional detention limits and special-circumstance rules can bar release
- Financial bail
- All other murders: $2,000,000; special circumstance: INELIGIBLE, printed p.12
- Possible allegations
- A printed financial figure does not overcome lawful detention or prove guilt
A death during driving can raise distinct murder issues under the law; it must not be automatically labeled manslaughter. No result or charging outcome is predicted.
04 / 2026 LA County Manslaughter Entries
2026 Los Angeles County manslaughter bail amounts
Exact charge matches—not one amount for the entire topic.
Selected official 2026 Los Angeles County entries, effective January 1, 2026. These are pre-arraignment references, not statewide requirements or a prediction of the judge’s later order. Financial amounts and nonfinancial release classifications are distinct.
- Scheduled amountFinancial schedule entry
A printed monetary condition for the identified offense and charge level, subject to eligibility and later orders.
- BRBook and release
Eligible nonfinancial booking pathway with a promise to appear; exceptions and other custody matters remain relevant.
- MRMagistrate review
Judicial review of release and conditions, or deferral under the protocol. No fixed scheduled financial amount is represented.
- S, VSerious / violent markers
The PDF marks qualifying entries as serious or violent. Legal coverage and required hearing procedures must be confirmed.
| Charge or circumstance | Statute | Context | LA pre-arraignment | Amount | What happens next | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary manslaughter | PC §192(a) | Felony · serious / violent | $ | $100,000 | Confirm the full booking, posting authority and latest court order. This selected entry does not establish individual eligibility. | Felony schedule, p. 13 (opens in a new tab) |
| Involuntary manslaughter | PC §192(b) | Felony filing · LA County | $ | $25,000 | Confirm the full booking, posting authority and latest court order. This selected entry does not establish individual eligibility. | Felony schedule, p. 13 (opens in a new tab) |
| Vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence | PC §192(c)(1) | Felony · schedule marks S | $ | $50,000 | Confirm the full booking, posting authority and latest court order. This selected entry does not establish individual eligibility. | Felony schedule, p. 13 (opens in a new tab) |
| Vehicular collision knowingly caused for financial gain | PC §192(c)(3) | Felony · schedule marks S | $ | $100,000 | Confirm the full booking, posting authority and latest court order. This selected entry does not establish individual eligibility. | Felony schedule, p. 13 (opens in a new tab) |
| Intoxicated-driving manslaughter with gross negligence | PC §191.5(a) | Felony · schedule marks S | $ | $100,000 | Confirm the full booking, posting authority and latest court order. This selected entry does not establish individual eligibility. | Felony schedule, p. 13 (opens in a new tab) |
| Intoxicated-driving manslaughter without gross negligence | PC §191.5(b) | Felony · schedule marks S | $ | $50,000 | Confirm the full booking, posting authority and latest court order. This selected entry does not establish individual eligibility. | Felony schedule, p. 13 (opens in a new tab) |
| Intoxicated-driving manslaughter without gross negligence — misdemeanor | PC §191.5(b) | Misdemeanor filing · LA County | MR | Judicial review — no fixed scheduled amount | Check statutory exceptions, other charges and holds. The magistrate’s actual decision controls; MR is not automatic release. | Misdemeanor schedule, p. 14 (opens in a new tab) |
| Vehicular manslaughter — grouped misdemeanor entry | PC §192(c)(1–2) | Misdemeanor filing · LA County | MR | Judicial review — no fixed scheduled amount | Check statutory exceptions, other charges and holds. The magistrate’s actual decision controls; MR is not automatic release. | Misdemeanor schedule, p. 14 (opens in a new tab) |
- PC §192(a) and §192(b) are distinct $100,000 and $25,000 entries. Neither amount applies universally to manslaughter.
- The misdemeanor schedule groups §192(c)(1–2) as MR on p.14. No separate felony §192(c)(2) amount is listed here; §193 is a punishment source, not a bail amount.
- PC §191.5(a), §191.5(b) and §192(c)(3) must not be combined. Charge level and the exact alleged conduct determine the match.
- Murder is separately addressed on felony p.12; special-circumstance murder is listed INELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE. It is not a manslaughter row or an automatic bond offer.
- All figures are LA County pre-arraignment references. Judicial decisions, qualifying priors, warrants, multiple counts and restrictions can change the outcome.
- Official scheduleLos Angeles Superior Court — 2026 felony bail scheduleView court schedule: Los Angeles Superior Court — 2026 felony bail schedule (opens in a new tab)
- Official scheduleLos Angeles Superior Court — 2026 misdemeanor bail scheduleView court schedule: Los Angeles Superior Court — 2026 misdemeanor bail schedule (opens in a new tab)
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05 / Voluntary Manslaughter & Bail
Voluntary manslaughter and bail
A serious-and-violent marker requires careful review.
- Scenario Entry
Verify §192(a), not a generic homicide label
The selected LA felony entry is $100,000 on printed p.13 and marked serious and violent. That is local schedule information, not the defendant’s final release order.
Check the exact filed charge - Scenario Hearing
Covered decisions need the statutory procedure
Section 1270.1 governs covered own-recognizance decisions and bail above or below the schedule. Counsel can explain notice and hearing requirements; an agent cannot bypass them.
Counsel handles judicial requests - Scenario Order
Financial posting only if authorized
A surety undertaking can secure monetary bail when the current order permits posting. Constitutional restrictions, evidence and other cases must still be considered.
Payment does not establish eligibility - Scenario Conditions
Safety conditions remain binding
Appearance, no-contact, stay-away or other lawful conditions can continue after release. A bond cannot change those directions or resolve the underlying allegation.
Follow every court instruction - Scenario Other case
Check warrants and separate holds
Additional matters can prevent release even if the §192(a) financial condition is secured. Verify all custody bases with counsel and the responsible agency.
One undertaking may not clear every matter
Voluntary manslaughter is not an automatic release case, and serious/violent treatment does not itself determine a final detention decision. The individualized order controls.
Get bail help06 / Involuntary Manslaughter & Bail
Involuntary manslaughter and bail
Different statutory conduct. A separate release inquiry.
Confirm the §192(b) allegation
- Nonvehicular distinctionSection 192(b) excludes acts committed in driving a vehicle. Do not apply this row to a collision solely because the death was unintended.
- Classification & booked recordConfirm the precise nonvehicular allegation and current felony filing. The arrest description is not a finding of criminal negligence or guilt.
- Selected LA amountThe felony schedule lists $25,000 on printed p.13. That is an offense reference, not the premium or a promise that posting will be authorized.
Verify individual release status
- Current orderDetermine whether a magistrate or court has entered different conditions. Do not assume another manslaughter row or murder amount applies.
- Other mattersCheck warrants, additional counts and any supervision or agency holds. A bond does not remove separate custody restrictions.
- Case & custody locationConfirm the case number, assigned hearing and current housing through official resources. A city of arrest does not establish court or facility.Open official custody pathways
Los Angeles Superior Court — criminal division
View official resource: Los Angeles Superior Court — criminal division (opens in a new tab)Counsel evaluates the statutory elements, negligence, causation and any defenses. A bail provider explains an authorized undertaking, not the legal merits or likelihood of release.
07 / Vehicular Manslaughter Cases
Vehicular manslaughter cases
Gross negligence, intoxication and financial gain are different allegations.
- PC §192(c)(1)
Gross-negligence vehicular allegation
The felony row is $50,000, while the misdemeanor schedule groups (c)(1–2) as MR. Actual filing level and statutory requirements must be verified before selecting either treatment.
- PC §192(c)(2) / (3)
Other vehicular subdivisions
The without-gross-negligence subdivision is distinct from a collision knowingly caused for financial gain. The latter has a $100,000 felony entry; it is not a universal collision amount.
- PC §191.5
Intoxicated-driving homicide
The felony (a) gross-negligence entry is $100,000 and felony (b) without-gross-negligence entry is $50,000. The misdemeanor (b) entry is MR; do not blend charge levels.
Actual statute & filing level
Use the prosecutor’s actual charge and available order, not a broad “fatal DUI” or collision label.
Serious-felony treatment
Selected felony vehicle-related rows carry S markers citing §1192.8. Coverage, injury facts and legal restrictions require individual review.
No automatic murder substitution
Malice issues can lead to a different homicide charge. Counsel must evaluate the actual allegations; the page does not predict which charge should apply.
Driving & release conditions
Criminal release terms and licensing matters are separate. Verify actual orders; a bail undertaking does not authorize driving or resolve licensing issues.
Additional counts & priors
Other DUI, collision, warrant or qualifying prior allegations can affect the complete case. Do not calculate a combined amount from examples.
Respect the people affected
Keep sensitive evidence private and discuss the facts with counsel. Avoid contacting protected people or assuming release resolves the harm or legal case.
The verified table distinguishes financial entries from MR. No enhancement, prior-conviction adjustment or universal release restriction is invented for vehicle-related deaths.
08 / Hearings & Serious-Offense Restrictions
Court hearings & serious-offense restrictions
The individual court order controls.
PC §1270.1
Required open-court hearings
For covered offenses, own-recognizance release or bail above or below the schedule requires an open-court hearing with statutory notice.
Counsel should confirm coverage and request the required procedure. An agent cannot waive the hearing.
PC §1275
Public safety & appearance
The court considers public and victim safety, seriousness of the offense, criminal history and likelihood of appearance.
A judicial officer, not a bond provider, can change lawful conditions.
Constitutional framework
Ability to pay & less restrictive alternatives
In re Humphrey requires consideration of ability to pay and less restrictive alternatives before financial bail results in detention. Public and victim safety and constitutional restrictions still matter. Neither hardship nor a scheduled figure guarantees release.
- Voluntary is marked serious & violentThe §192(a) row carries S,V markers. Covered own-recognizance release and schedule departures require §1270.1 procedures; bail eligibility remains case-specific.
- Vehicular entries need individual matchingSeveral felony vehicle-related rows have S markers citing §1192.8; misdemeanor entries can be MR. Do not infer identical hearing treatment for all variants.
- Constitutional limitsSome homicide cases can be lawfully detained under constitutional provisions and actual orders. A published dollar entry does not override those limits.
- Warrants & source of securitySeparate holds and qualifying source-of-funds proceedings can affect posting. A manslaughter label alone does not establish a §1275.1 hold; confirm the actual process.
09 / The Manslaughter Bond Process
The manslaughter bail bond process
Five stages. Court authority before financial paperwork.
A serious allegation requires exact records and counsel’s guidance. No step promises that bail is available or that posting will produce release.
Locate & identify the booking
Confirm legal name, agency, current custody and booking number if available. Keep private identifying documents secure.
Verify the precise allegation
Read the §192 or §191.5 subdivision, actual filing level, additional counts, warrants and upcoming hearing information.
Confirm the release decision
Counsel addresses hearings and legal requests. Verify current amount, conditions and posting authority before discussing an undertaking.
Review & post an authorized bond
Understand filed premium, collateral, written payments and indemnity. Submit security only where the current lawful order permits.
Follow processing & court obligations
Remaining checks or holds may delay or prevent release. Preserve hearing papers, attend required proceedings and obey every condition.
10 / Manslaughter Bond Costs
Manslaughter bail bond costs
Premium, collateral and full-bond liability are separate.
Actual financial amount
Use the current authorized bond amount, not an online example. A premium does not buy a reduction in court-ordered security.
Applicable filed premium
California premiums are most commonly around 10% in general practice. The surety’s filed rate and applicable rules determine the actual charge; no Set Free rate is verified or quoted here.
Collateral & indemnity
Security may be required separately from the premium. Read what property is pledged, return conditions and the co-signer’s potential full-bond liability before signing.
Written payment arrangements
If approved, installments spread the premium over time. Ask about the initial payment, balance, due dates and permitted costs; no discount or approval is promised.
Refund questions
The premium is generally not refunded simply because charges are dismissed or the defendant is acquitted. Contract terms and lawful exceptions matter. Cash bail and collateral have different return rules.
Nonfinancial release
Where a lawful nonfinancial pathway is authorized, a commercial bond and its premium are unnecessary. MR is review, not a fee quotation.
11 / What Families Should Prepare
What families should prepare
Start with what you know.
Person & identifying details
Legal name, optional birth date or approximate age, and booking number if known. Optional identifying fields remain optional.
Agency & known location
City or county of arrest and confirmed facility if available. Distinguish what is verified from what is assumed.
Exact charge & court record
Booked section and subdivision, case number, actual bail information, known holds and next hearing date help clarify the pathway.
Counsel & contact information
Have your contact details ready and consult counsel about classification, defenses and legal requests. You can ask for assistance before every record is available.
Terms before signing
Ask about filed premium, collateral, installments, indemnity and remaining court restrictions. Do not rely on an informal payment promise.
Plan for appearances
Retain release papers, verify hearing instructions and arrange communication with counsel. Obey every condition; release is not dismissal.
You do not need every record before asking for help. Keep sensitive documents private; this checklist does not collect or save answers.
Get bail helpPublished custody & court directories
Local custody, court & area resources
Find the person. Find the court.
Official inmate search pathways
Verify identity and the responsible custody agency; a missing online result does not rule out an arrest.
Jails & detention resources
Confirm current housing and available agency information without assigning a facility from the arrest city.
Courthouse resources
Use the case record to confirm the assigned courthouse, department and next hearing.
County & location directory
Browse county and local resources, then confirm the responsible agency and court using the booking or case record.
12 / Manslaughter FAQs
Manslaughter bail bond frequently asked questions
Straight answers, honest limits.
Content updated November 3, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Is manslaughter the same charge as murder?
No. Manslaughter under §192 is an unlawful killing without malice; murder under §187 involves malice aforethought. The actual evidence and legal standards require counsel’s review. Neither the fact of a death nor a family’s description decides the filed charge.
Can a defendant charged with manslaughter obtain bail?
A lawful release decision may permit financial security in some cases, but eligibility is not guaranteed. The exact charge, constitutional limits, hearings, other custody matters and latest order control. A schedule figure or offer to pay does not establish posting authority.
Is there one California manslaughter bail amount?
No. Counties have schedules and courts decide individualized conditions. The amounts here are selected 2026 Los Angeles County pre-arraignment entries. Voluntary, involuntary, vehicular and intoxicated-driving variants must be matched separately.
What is the selected LA entry for voluntary manslaughter?
The felony §192(a) row is $100,000 on printed p.13 and marked serious and violent. Covered hearing requirements and the current court order must be checked. That entry is not a statewide amount, premium quote or promise of release.
What is the selected entry for involuntary manslaughter?
The felony §192(b) row is $25,000 on printed p.13. The statute excludes driving acts from subdivision (b), so do not apply it to a vehicular charge. Other counts, holds and judicial decisions can affect the actual release situation.
How does vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence differ?
Section 192(c)(1) concerns specified vehicle-related acts with gross negligence and is distinct from without-gross-negligence and intoxicated-driving provisions. The selected felony row is $50,000; the misdemeanor schedule groups (c)(1–2) as MR. Verify the actual filing before using either.
Do §191.5(a) and §191.5(b) have identical treatment?
No. The selected felony gross-negligence (a) entry is $100,000, while the felony without-gross-negligence (b) entry is $50,000. The misdemeanor (b) row is MR. Statutory circumstances and charge level matter; an intoxicated-driving label alone does not choose the row.
What does MR mean in a misdemeanor vehicular case?
MR calls for magistrate review of release and conditions or deferral as provided by the LA protocol. It is not a fixed monetary amount or automatic release. Obtain the actual decision before assuming a commercial bond is needed.
Must every manslaughter release use the same court hearing?
No uniform rule applies to every variant. Section 1270.1 governs covered own-recognizance decisions and schedule departures, and the schedules mark certain serious or violent entries. Counsel should verify coverage for the actual allegations and requested decision.
Can the judge lower a financial amount?
Counsel can request lawful judicial review through the required procedure. The court considers safety, appearance and ability to pay with less restrictive alternatives where financial conditions cause detention. A reduction or release is not promised, and an agent cannot independently change the order.
How much might a premium be on authorized financial bail?
Actual fees follow the surety’s filed rate and applicable rules. At an assumed 10%, $25,000 illustrates $2,500, $50,000 illustrates $5,000 and $100,000 illustrates $10,000. These are hypothetical calculations, not Set Free rates or individual quotations.
Are collateral and payment arrangements guaranteed?
No. A surety may require collateral, and any installment arrangement must be approved in writing. Verify what is pledged, initial payment, balance, due dates and potential full-bond indemnity. An arrangement does not change the court’s amount or guarantee release.
Can a family pay a premium when release is prohibited?
A premium cannot override a detention order, hearing requirement or separate hold. Confirm eligibility and posting authority before signing or paying. A bond provider cannot change a constitutional restriction or resolve every case with one undertaking.
What obligations continue after a manslaughter release?
Required appearances, protective or stay-away orders and other lawful conditions remain in force. A missed required hearing can cause a warrant or bond-forfeiture consequences under applicable procedures. Contact counsel promptly about uncertainty; release is not dismissal of the case.
How can families locate the person and ask for help?
Start with legal name, known arrest city or county and your contact details. Official custody records, booking number and actual court information help identify the current facility and release order. Optional birth date or age remains optional; sensitive case evidence belongs with counsel rather than public messages.
Sources
Official manslaughter & release resources
Read the exact provision. Verify the order.
Government sources are linked for reference only and do not endorse Set Free Bail Bonds.
Los Angeles County / 2026
Official felony bail schedule
Manslaughter and vehicular entries p.13; murder is separately on p.12.
Los Angeles County / 2026
Official misdemeanor bail schedule
§191.5(b) and grouped §192(c)(1–2) MR entries, printed p.14.
California Penal Code
PC §192
Voluntary, involuntary and vehicular statutory distinctions.
California Penal Code
PC §191.5
Intoxicated-driving manslaughter provisions; subdivisions differ.
California Penal Code
PC §1270.1
Covered open-court hearings and statutory categories.
California Penal Code
PC §1275
Safety, seriousness, history and appearance factors.
Additional official resources
California Penal Code
PC §193
Punishment provisions, not a bail schedule.
California Penal Code
PC §187
Murder definition; not interchangeable with manslaughter.
California Penal Code
PC §1192.8
Specified vehicular serious-felony treatment.
California Penal Code
PC §1275.1
Source-of-security proceedings where lawfully invoked.
Court decision
In re Humphrey
Ability to pay and less restrictive alternatives; no universal release promise.
Consumer protection
California Department of Insurance — bail bonds
Filed rates and consumer safeguards.
Official custody
LASD — custody services
Confirm current custody through the appropriate agency.
Official court
LA Superior Court — criminal division
Use the actual case record for hearings and release information.
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