DUI Bail Bonds in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County — 24/

DUI is one of the most common arrest charges in Sacramento County. Whether the arrest happened on Sunrise Boulevard, Greenback Lane, Madison Avenue, Interstate 80, or a surface street in Citrus Heights, Orangevale, or Fair Oaks, the defendant will ultimately be transferred to the Sacramento County Main Jail at 651 I Street.

Citrus Heights Bail Bonds handles DUI bail bonds every day. Call (916) 300-6736 and a licensed bail agent will answer immediately and walk you through the process.

Bail amounts for DUI charges in Sacramento County vary based on the specific charge and the defendant's history:

First offense DUI (misdemeanor, VC 23152) — $5,000 to $15,000

DUI with injury (felony, VC 23153) — $50,000 to $100,000

DUI with prior convictions — $15,000 to $100,000

Felony DUI (three or more priors) — $100,000 or more

DUI with child in vehicle — enhanced bail, typically $25,000 to $100,000

The bail bond premium is 10 percent of the total bail, set by California law. For a $10,000 bail, you pay $1,000. We offer flexible payment plans.

After a DUI arrest in the Citrus Heights area, the defendant is taken to the Citrus Heights Police Department for initial processing. Depending on the circumstances, they may be held temporarily or transferred directly to Sacramento County Main Jail for full booking. At the jail, they go through the standard booking process — fingerprints, photograph, background check, and breathalyzer or blood test results are documented.

For a first offense misdemeanor DUI, many defendants are released on their own recognizance or on bail within several hours. For felony DUI or DUI with aggravating factors, bail must typically be posted before release.

The DMV process runs separately from the criminal case. The defendant has 10 days from the date of arrest to request a DMV hearing to challenge the automatic license suspension. This is independent of the bail bond and the criminal court process.

Call (916) 300-6736. Tell us the name of the person arrested and which city the arrest occurred in.

We locate the defendant in the booking system and confirm the charges and bail amount.

You complete a short application by phone. All paperwork is electronic.

Payment is processed by phone — credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Payment plans available.

We post the bond at Sacramento County Main Jail. Release typically takes two to six hours after posting.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. We know that getting arrested can happen at any time, which is why we are always here to help.

Q: How much is bail for a first DUI in Sacramento County?

A: A first offense misdemeanor DUI typically carries bail of $5,000 to $15,000. The bail bond premium is 10 percent of that amount.

Q: Can someone get out of jail the same night after a DUI?

A: Yes, if bail is posted promptly. We are available 24/7 and can often have the bond posted within an hour of your call. Release time after posting depends on how busy the jail is.

Q: What if they were arrested for felony DUI?

A: Felony DUI bail is higher — typically $50,000 to $100,000 or more. We handle felony DUI bonds regularly and offer payment plans.

Q: Do I need to do anything about the DMV?

A: The defendant has 10 days from the arrest date to request a DMV hearing. This is separate from the criminal case and the bail bond. We recommend contacting a DUI attorney promptly.

Q: What if the DUI arrest was on I-80 or Highway 50 near Citrus Heights?

A: CHP arrests on Interstate 80 or Highway 50 in the Sacramento area are booked at Sacramento County Main Jail. Call us and we will locate the defendant and begin the bail process immediately.