MISDEMEANOR BAIL BONDS IN ARIZONA
24/7 HELP WHEN A MISDEMEANOR ARREST REQUIRES BAIL
A misdemeanor may be less serious than a felony, but an arrest can still result in someone being booked into jail and waiting for release. Depending on the circumstances, the defendant may be released without posting bail or the court may require a monetary bond. If someone you know is being held on a misdemeanor charge and a bond has been set, Apex Bail Bonds is available 24 hours a day to help with eligible misdemeanor bail bonds throughout Arizona.
DOES A MISDEMEANOR ARREST REQUIRE A BAIL BOND?
AFTER A MISDEMEANOR ARREST
Not necessarily. Someone charged with a misdemeanor may be released without having to post a monetary bond, while another defendant may have bail set by the court.
For offenses that are bailable as a matter of right, Arizona law provides for release on the defendant's own recognizance or through bail in an amount specified by the judicial officer. The court considers several factors when deciding the method of release and amount of bail.
If a monetary bond has been set and an eligible surety bond can be used, Apex can help.
ARIZONA HAS THREE CLASSES OF MISDEMEANORS
UNDERSTANDING THE CHARGE
Arizona divides misdemeanor offenses into Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 misdemeanors. The classification depends on the specific offense charged and does not, by itself, tell you whether the defendant will need to post a bail bond.
CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR
Class 1 is the highest misdemeanor classification under Arizona law. The maximum jail sentence following conviction is six months.
CLASS 2 MISDEMEANOR
A Class 2 misdemeanor carries a maximum jail sentence of four months following conviction.
CLASS 3 MISDEMEANOR
A Class 3 misdemeanor carries a maximum jail sentence of 30 days following conviction.
Important: The misdemeanor classification and the pretrial bail decision are separate issues. Apex handles the bail bond when the court requires monetary bail and an eligible surety bond can be used.
HAS A MISDEMEANOR BOND BEEN SET?
If you already know the defendant's jail location and bond amount, call Apex with that information. We'll explain what is required to start an eligible misdemeanor bail bond.
DON'T KNOW IF A BOND IS REQUIRED YET?
If the arrest just happened, the defendant may still be going through booking or waiting for release information. Call Apex with the defendant's name and the information you have, and we'll help you determine what is needed for the bond process.
WHAT INFORMATION DO WE NEED FOR A MISDEMEANOR BOND?
GETTING READY TO CALL
You don't need to know every detail about the case before calling. Start with the defendant's basic information and anything you know about the arrest.
Information That will Help
Defendant's full legal name
Date of birth, if known
County where the arrest occured
Jail or detentions facitlity, if known
Booking number, if available
Misdemeanor Charge, if known
Bond amount, if known
Court handling the case, if known
STILL WAITING FOR BOOKING INFORMATION?
That's common shortly after an arrest. Call Apex with the information you have. We'll explain what additional information may be needed before an eligible bail bond can be started.
HOW A MISDEMEANOR BAIL BOND WORKS
FROM ARREST TO RELEASE
If a misdemeanor arrest results in the defendant being held on a monetary bond, Apex can help with the bail bond portion of the release process.
01
ARREST & BOOKING
The defendant is taken into custody and processed by the appropriate law enforcement or detention facility.
02
RELEASE INFORMATION IS DETERMINED
The defendant may be released without needing a bail bond, or the court may establish a monetary bond and other conditions of release.
03
CONFIRM THE BOND
If monetary bail is required, determine the bond amount and where the defendant is being held.
04
CALL APEX
Provide the defendant's name, detention location and available bond information.
05
COMPLETE & POST THE BOND
Apex explains the bail bond requirements and paperwork and posts the eligible surety bond.
06
RELEASE PROCESSING BEGINS
After the bond is accepted, the detention facility completes its release procedures. Arizona law requires county and city jails to accept authorized secured appearance bonds 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays, when bail has been authorized by the court
THE DEFENDANT MAY BE RELEASED WITHOUT POSTING BAIL
DON'T ASSUME THEY NEED A BOND
If someone tells you a family member has been arrested for a misdemeanor, don't assume you immediately need to purchase a bail bond.
Depending on the court's release decision, the defendant may be released without having to post monetary bail. If bail is required, the court determines the amount, not the jail and not Apex.
If you're unsure, call us with the defendant's information. We can focus on determining whether there is an eligible bond for Apex to handle before you move forward.
Depending on the court's release decision, the defendant may be released without having to post monetary bail. If bail is required, the court determines the amount, not the jail and not Apex.
If you're unsure, call us with the defendant's information. We can focus on determining whether there is an eligible bond for Apex to handle before you move forward.
MISDEMEANOR BAIL BONDS VS. FELONY BAIL BONDS
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
Arizona classifies misdemeanors and felonies separately. Misdemeanors are divided into three classes, while felonies are divided into six classes.
From the bail bond perspective, however, the immediate questions are similar:
Is the defendant still in custody?
Has the court authorized release?
Has monetary bail been set?
Can the bond be satisfied through a surety bond?
Apex can help answer the bail bond questions without providing advice about the criminal case.
From the bail bond perspective, however, the immediate questions are similar:
Is the defendant still in custody?
Has the court authorized release?
Has monetary bail been set?
Can the bond be satisfied through a surety bond?
Apex can help answer the bail bond questions without providing advice about the criminal case.
WHY CALL APEX FOR A MISDEMEANOR BAIL BOND?
STRAIGHTFORWARD HELP WHEN SOMEONE IS IN JAIL
When someone has been arrested, you shouldn't have to figure out the bail process on your own. Apex focuses on determining what bond information is available and explaining exactly what is required if a surety bond is needed.
AVAILABLE 24 HOURS
Misdemeanor arrests don't only happen during business hours. Apex is available day or night.
STATEWIDE ARIZONA SERVICE
We provide eligible misdemeanor bail bond assistance throughout Arizona.
CLEAR BOND REQUIREMENTS
We'll explain the bail bond requirements, paperwork and costs before you move forward.
HELP THROUGH THE BOND PROCESS
From the initial call through posting the bond, we'll help you understand what's happening with the bail bond.
ARIZONA JAIL & DETENTION INFORMATION
FIND WHERE THEY ARE BEING HELD
Where someone is taken after a misdemeanor arrest depends on the arresting agency and location. Use our county guides to find local detention, inmate, bond and court information throughout Arizona.
Pinal County
For misdemeanor arrests in Casa Grande, Florence, San Tan Valley, Maricopa and surrounding communities, find Pinal County jail, bond and court information.
Pinal County BAIL BONDSMaricopa County
Misdemeanor arrests throughout Phoenix and the surrounding Maricopa County communities may involve different detention facilities and courts. Find local jail, inmate, bond and court information.
Maricopa County BAIL BONDSPima County
If someone was arrested on a misdemeanor charge in Tucson or elsewhere in Pima County, find detention, inmate, bond and court resources for the county.
Pima County BAIL BONDSYavapai County
If someone was arrested in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Camp Verde or elsewhere in Yavapai County, use our county guide to locate detention, inmate and court resources.
Yavapai County BAIL BONDSCoconino County
Misdemeanor arrests in Flagstaff, Page and communities throughout Coconino County may involve different detention and court locations. Find local jail, inmate, bond and court information.
Coconino County BAIL BONDSVeiw All Counties
Apex services all Arizona counties, if you dont see your county here, check out all couties we serve
Veiw AllARIZONA MISDEMEANOR BAIL BOND FAQS
MISDEMEANOR BAIL QUESTIONS
No. Depending on the release determination, a defendant may be released without posting monetary bail. A bail bond is needed only when monetary bail is required and the bond can be satisfied through an eligible surety bond.
WHAT ARE THE THREE CLASSES OF MISDEMEANORS IN ARIZONA?
Arizona classifies misdemeanors as Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. Class 1 is the highest misdemeanor classification.
WHO DECIDES THE MISDEMEANOR BOND AMOUNT?
The judicial officer determines the method of release and amount of bail in applicable bailable cases. Apex does not set the bond amount.
CAN A MISDEMEANOR BOND BE POSTED AT NIGHT?
When bail has been authorized, Arizona law requires county and city jails to accept secured appearance bonds and specified other forms of bail 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays.
HOW LONG DOES RELEASE TAKE AFTER THE BOND IS POSTED?
There isn't one statewide release time. Processing varies by detention facility, staffing, paperwork, other holds and the circumstances surrounding the defendant.
WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE PERSON WAS TAKEN?
Start with the defendant's full legal name, date of birth and the city or county where the arrest occurred. Our Arizona county guides can also help you find official local detention resources.
WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD I HAVE WHEN I CALL APEX?
The defendant's full name and date of birth are the best starting point. If you also know the detention facility, booking number, charge or bond amount, have that information available—but don't wait to call because you're missing something.
DOES APEX HANDLE MISDEMEANOR BAIL BONDS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA?
Yes. Apex provides eligible misdemeanor bail bond assistance throughout Arizona. Call (480) 398-6115 24 hours a day.