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Hawthorne
Bail Bonds
Hawthorne runs its own police department and its own jail on Hawthorne Boulevard. We post there around the clock, and we follow transfers into LA County custody when they happen. 10% premium, 1% down on approved credit.
Call (213) 295-7796
Midnight Bail Bonds Los Angeles
965 N Vignes St #5, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
We don't operate a Hawthorne branch. The South Bay is served from our staffed downtown Los Angeles office, which also sits beside the county facilities that receive Hawthorne transfers.
(213) 295-7796Table Of Contents
What a Hawthorne family needs: how the city jail books and holds, what a bond costs, where custody moves next, and every charge we write bonds for.
Why Choose Midnight in Hawthorne
How Bail Bonds Work in Hawthorne
Our Reviews
Charges We Handle in Hawthorne
What Bail Bonds Cost in Hawthorne
Hawthorne Jails We Serve
What We Need When You Call
Most Common Bail Charges in Hawthorne
About Hawthorne
FAQs for Hawthorne Bail Bonds
Other Cities & Counties We Serve
Why Choose Midnight In Hawthorne
Licensed agents on every shift, honest answers about where your family member actually is, and financing built for families who didn't plan on an arrest this week.
A Jail That Also Houses Sentenced Inmates
Hawthorne's jail is one of the California facilities that runs a so-called "pay to stay" program: select sentenced inmates, approved in advance, may serve their time in a segregated unit kept separate from the general population. That is a sentencing option handled through the court, not a bail service — but it does mean the facility holds more than fresh arrestees, and it is worth knowing what kind of building you are calling. For a pre-trial arrest, the process is the ordinary one: book, clear the paperwork, post the bond, release.
24/7 Availability
A licensed agent answers the phone at 3 a.m. on a Sunday the same way we answer at 3 p.m. on a Wednesday. Hawthorne bookings do not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
Bilingual Agents
English and Spanish-speaking agents on every shift. Premium, cosigner obligations, and payment terms get explained in the language your family actually speaks.
No Collateral In Most Cases
Most bonds under $100,000 are written on a qualified signature alone — no property, no pink slip. Above that, collateral may be requested depending on the charge and how the cosigner qualifies.
Affordable Payment Plans
California fixes the premium at 10% of the bail. The down payment is what flexes — as low as 1% on approved credit, with the balance on a written plan.
Licensed & Accountable
California License #1846101, with a staffed office at 965 N Vignes St #5, Los Angeles, CA 90012 covering Hawthorne — a real office with real agents, not a national call center routing your case to a stranger.
How Bail Bonds Work In Hawthorne
A Hawthorne arrest follows the standard Los Angeles County sequence: city police book at the Hawthorne jail, bail comes from the county-wide schedule, and the bond posts wherever the defendant is actually being held.
Arrest & Booking At Hawthorne PD
Hawthorne Police Department books arrestees at its own jail at 12501 S Hawthorne Blvd. Prints, photo, and record checks have to clear before a bond can post. Many defendants release straight from this jail; others are transferred into the county system depending on the charge and how long the hold runs.
Bail Set From The County Schedule
Bail comes from the Los Angeles County Superior Court felony and misdemeanor bail schedule, the same figures used county-wide. We confirm the charge and read back the exact premium before anything is signed.
Call Midnight — We Confirm Where They Are
Call (213) 295-7796 with a full legal name and date of birth. We check the Hawthorne city booking and the LA County system, tell you where they are right now, and read back the exact bail amount and premium before you pay anything.
Qualification & Approval
A short cosigner conversation — employment, residence, and how the balance gets paid. Most approvals take minutes, and most Hawthorne bonds require no collateral.
Bond Posted Where They Actually Are
We post at the facility holding the defendant, whether that's the city jail or a downtown county facility after transfer. Release from a municipal jail is usually faster; Twin Towers and the Inmate Reception Center run a processing queue that can take several hours, longer on weekends.
Payment Plan Begins
The remaining premium is paid on the written schedule agreed up front. No surprise fees, and we remind you of every court date so the bond stays in good standing.
Bail amounts for Hawthorne arrests come from the Los Angeles Superior Court felony and misdemeanor bail schedule, the same county-wide schedule used for every other city in Los Angeles County.
Our Reviews
Real feedback from families we've helped release loved ones across Los Angeles County — sourced live from Google.
Charges We Handle In Hawthorne
Every charge type and financing option we write for Hawthorne arrests — whether the defendant is still at the city jail or already transferred downtown. Open any page for statutes, bail ranges, and payment details.
1% Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 1% bail bonds in Hawthorne.
1275 Hold Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 1275 hold bail bonds in Hawthorne.
2% Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 2% bail bonds in Hawthorne.
24-Hour Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 24-hour bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Affordable Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for affordable bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for assault & battery bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Burglary Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for burglary bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for domestic violence bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for drug charge bail bonds in Hawthorne.
DUI Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for dui bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Elder Abuse Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for elder abuse bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Failure To Appear Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for failure to appear bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Felony Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for felony bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Gun & Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for gun & weapons charge bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Manslaughter Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for manslaughter bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for misdemeanor bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Murder Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for murder charge bail bonds in Hawthorne.
No-Collateral Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for no-collateral bail bonds in Hawthorne.
No Money Down Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for no money down bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Online Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for online bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Probation Violation Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for probation violation bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Robbery Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for robbery bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Theft Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for theft bail bonds in Hawthorne.
Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for traffic & vehicle code bail bonds in Hawthorne.
What Bail Bonds Cost In Hawthorne
The premium is fixed by California law. The down payment is where we can help.
The Premium Is 10% — By Law
Bail premium rates in California are filed with and approved by the Department of Insurance under Cal. Ins. Code §1800. A bondsman quoting a Hawthorne family less than the filed 10% premium as the total cost is quoting something they can't legally deliver.
The Premium Is Earned, Not Refundable
Once the bond is posted the premium is earned in full — whether the case is dismissed at arraignment or runs two years. That's the price of the surety, not a deposit held against the bail.
The Down Payment Is What's Negotiable
Down payments start as low as 1% of the bail on approved credit. The remainder of the 10% premium is financed on a written plan with fixed installments you agree to before signing.
Collateral Isn't Usually Required
Most Hawthorne bonds under $100,000 are written on a qualified cosigner's signature. Larger bonds may call for collateral depending on the charge and the cosigner's file.
| Bail Amount | 10% Premium | Down At 1% |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $2,000 | $200 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
The 1% figure is a down payment on approved credit, not a discounted premium — the full 10% is still owed on the payment plan. For the full 1% through 10% tier comparison and who qualifies for each, see affordable bail bonds.
Hawthorne Jails We Serve
Most Hawthorne bonds post at the city jail. If the hold continues, custody moves into the LA County facilities below — always confirm the current location before anyone drives.
Hawthorne Police Department Jail
12501 S Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 349-2700
Hawthorne's own city jail, staffed around the clock. It also operates a segregated 'pay to stay' unit for approved sentenced inmates, kept apart from the general population. When a defendant is transferred out, women go to Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood and men typically to Twin Towers or Men's Central.
Where Hawthorne Arrestees Transfer
Twin Towers Correctional Facility
450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Downtown county intake plus medical and mental-health housing. The most common destination for anyone held beyond a short municipal stay.
Men's Central Jail
441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Adjacent to Twin Towers; houses much of the county's male population after intake processing.
Century Regional Detention Facility
11705 S Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262
The county's primary women's facility — where women transferred out of a city jail are housed.
What We Need When You Call
Have these ready and we can locate the booking — city jail or county — and quote the premium on the first call.
Defendant's Full Legal Name
First, middle, and last as it appears on their ID. Nicknames slow the jail search.
Date of Birth
Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name in the booking system.
City or County of Arrest
Tells us which jail to check first — Riverside, San Bernardino, LA, Orange, or San Diego.
Booking Number (If Available)
Not required, but if you have it, it speeds up locating the record considerably.
Cosigner Contact Info
Cosigner's name, phone, employer, and general credit range — this is what determines your financing terms.
Your Relationship to the Defendant
Family, friend, or coworker — helps us know who to loop in on updates and paperwork.
Most Common Bail Charges In Hawthorne
Bail is set by the Los Angeles County Superior Court schedule, not by the city — so a Hawthorne booking starts from the same figures as one anywhere else in the county. The ranges below are county schedule ranges, not city-specific numbers.
DUI
County schedule range: $5,000 – $100,000
A first misdemeanor DUI sits at the low end of the schedule and can sometimes release on citation. Priors, injury, or a high BAC push the amount up fast.
View PageDomestic Violence
County schedule range: $50,000 – $100,000
Corporal injury filings book high and usually come with a protective order at arraignment. Release conditions matter as much as the bond — we walk cosigners through both before anything is signed.
View PageDrug Possession & Sale
County schedule range: $10,000 – $100,000+
Simple possession books low and often qualifies for diversion. Possession for sale and transportation book far higher, and weight or priors move the number quickly.
View PageAssault & Battery
PC §240 / §245(a)(1)
County schedule range: $25,000 – $50,000
Simple battery books at the low end. Assault with a deadly weapon is a strike-eligible felony and books substantially higher, often with additional enhancements filed.
View PageTheft & Burglary
PC §484/§487 and PC §459
County schedule range: $20,000 – $50,000
Petty theft books low; grand theft and first-degree residential burglary book substantially higher and carry felony jail or prison exposure. Burglary has its own dedicated page on this site.
View PageAbout Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a South Bay city bordered by Lawndale, Inglewood, Gardena, El Segundo, and unincorporated county territory. It runs its own police department rather than contracting with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, so arrests inside the city are handled by Hawthorne officers and booked at the city's own jail.
That city jail on Hawthorne Boulevard is unusual in one respect. Alongside pre-trial arrestees, it operates a segregated housing program for certain sentenced inmates who have been approved by a court to serve their term there instead of in county custody — one of the California facilities commonly described as "pay to stay." We mention it plainly because families sometimes hear the phrase and assume it is something they can buy their way into at the point of arrest. It is not. It is a sentencing arrangement decided by a judge, separate from bail.
For a bail posting, what matters is simpler: whether the defendant is still at the Hawthorne jail or has already been transferred. Women who move out of city custody are housed at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood; men typically route through Twin Towers or Men's Central downtown. Give us a full legal name and date of birth and we'll confirm the current location before we send anyone anywhere.
Hawthorne cases are filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and bail is set from the county-wide schedule. Courthouse assignment depends on the filing, so rather than name one here we'll confirm what applies to your case and point you to the court's own information.
Landmarks Around The City
- Hawthorne Boulevard corridor
- Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Jack Northrop Field)
- Holly Glen and Ramona neighborhoods
- El Segundo Boulevard business district
- Hawthorne Memorial Center
FAQs For Hawthorne Bail Bonds
Questions specific to Hawthorne arrests, the city jail, and the transfer into LA County custody.
Other Cities & Counties We Serve
Because Hawthorne arrestees are often moved into county custody, start with the Los Angeles County hub or our Los Angeles city page — then pick another county if you need it.
Los Angeles County Bail Bonds
County-wide coverage: every Sheriff's facility, courthouse, city, and the full LA County bail schedule.
View County HubLos Angeles Bail Bonds
Our downtown office page — the Bauchet Street facilities where most transfers land, and the city jails around them.
View City PageInglewood Bail Bonds
Directly northeast, with its own city police department and booking facility.
View City PageGardena Bail Bonds
East of Hawthorne, also policed by its own city department.
View City PageManhattan Beach Bail Bonds
Southwest along the coast, another South Bay city with its own PD jail.
View City Page
