Fianza y Agencias de Fianza en CaliforniaCalifornia Penal Code § 1268 et seq.
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What Is Fianza?
Fianza is the amount of money a defendant must deposit with the court to be released from custody while their criminal case proceeds. It serves as a financial guarantee that the defendant will appear at all required court hearings. If the defendant appears as required, the fianza is returned at the conclusion of the case. If they fail to appear, the fianza is forfeited and a warrant is issued for their
How Fianza Is Set in California
Fianza amounts are initially set according to each county's fianza schedule — a predetermined list that assigns fianza amounts to specific charges. A judge can raise or lower fianza at audiencia de lectura de cargos based on factors including the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, employment, and flight risk. An experienced abogado de defensa criminal can argue persuasively fo
Own Recognizance (OR) Release
An OR release means you are released from custody without posting any money, based solely on your promise to appear in court. OR release is appropriate when the defendant has strong community ties, stable employment, no serious prior record, and the charges are not violent or severe. Nuestros abogados regularly argue for OR release at audiencia de lectura de cargos, saving clients thousands of dollars in fianza costs.
Fianza Bonds — How They Work
If you cannot afford to post the full fianza amount, you can use a fianza bondsman. A fianza bondsman charges a non-refundable premium — typically 10% of the total fianza amount in California — and posts the full fianza on your behalf. For example, on a $50,000 fianza, the premium is $5,000. The bondsman is responsible for the full amount if you fail to appear. Collateral such as real estate or vehicles is of
Fianza Reduction Motions
If fianza is set too high, your attorney can file a motion to reduce fianza. We present evidence of your community ties, employment, family responsibilities, and the specific facts of your case to argue that a lower amount is appropriate to ensure appearance. Fianza reduction motions are often successful when filed promptly by an experienced attorney.
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