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Costa Mesa
Bail Bonds
Costa Mesa is policed by its own independent department at 99 Fair Drive, which operates a Type I city jail for arrests made in Costa Mesa. We post there and at the county facilities in Santa Ana and Orange, 24 hours a day. 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 keep a Costa Mesa storefront. The city is worked from our staffed downtown Los Angeles office, with a licensed agent delivering the bond to Fair Drive — or to the county facility, if the transfer already happened.
(213) 295-7796Table Of Contents
What a Costa Mesa family needs: which agency has the person, what the police department on Fair Drive does and does not do, where a continuing hold goes, what a bond costs under California's fixed rate, and every charge we write bonds for.
Why Choose Midnight in Costa Mesa
How Bail Bonds Work in Costa Mesa
Our Reviews
Charges We Handle in Costa Mesa
What Bail Bonds Cost in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Jails We Serve
What We Need When You Call
Most Common Bail Charges in Costa Mesa
About Costa Mesa
FAQs for Costa Mesa Bail Bonds
Other Cities & Counties We Serve
Why Choose Midnight In Costa Mesa
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.
An Independent Department On Fair Drive
The Costa Mesa Police Department is a municipal agency at 99 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 754-5280, next to the Orange County Fairgrounds and the civic center. It is not a Sheriff contract city, and it runs its own Type I jail where the department's own arrests are booked and held at the start of a case. That is the building to rule in or out first before anyone drives to Santa Ana.
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. Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa — a real office with real agents, not a national call center routing your case to a stranger.
How Bail Bonds Work In Costa Mesa
A Costa Mesa arrest begins with the Costa Mesa Police Department, then either ends there on a bond or moves into the Orange County Sheriff's system. The bail figure comes from the county-wide schedule either way.
Arrest & Booking With The Costa Mesa Police Department
Costa Mesa Police Department officers make the arrest and processing runs through 99 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 754-5280. Prints, photograph, and record checks have to clear before a bond is accepted. Call and confirm the person is still on Fair Drive rather than already moved into the county system in Santa Ana.
Charge Checked Against The Orange County Bail Schedule
Bail comes from the 2026 Uniform Bail Schedule of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, approved by the judges under Penal Code §1269b(c) and effective January 1, 2026. Misdemeanors and infractions are scheduled here, unlike in San Bernardino County, and felony bail is computed per case from the highest single count plus enhancements. Larceny and fraud offenses use the scheduled amount or the loss amount, whichever is higher.
Call Midnight — We Confirm Where They Are
Call (213) 295-7796 with a full legal name and date of birth. We check the Costa Mesa city booking and the Orange 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 Costa Mesa 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 the county jail system in Santa Ana, Orange, and Irvine after transfer. Release from a municipal booking area is usually faster; the county facilities run a processing queue that can take several hours, longer on weekends and holidays.
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 Costa Mesa arrests come from the Orange County 2026 Uniform Bail Schedule (effective January 1, 2026), the same county-wide schedule used for every other city in Orange County.
Our Reviews
Real feedback from families we've helped release loved ones across Orange County — sourced live from Google.
Charges We Handle In Costa Mesa
Every charge type and financing option we write for Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa.
1275 Hold Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 1275 hold bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
2% Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 2% bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
24-Hour Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 24-hour bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Affordable Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for affordable bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for assault & battery bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Burglary Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for burglary bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for domestic violence bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for drug charge bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
DUI Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for dui bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Elder Abuse Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for elder abuse bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Failure To Appear Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for failure to appear bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Felony Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for felony bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Gun & Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for gun & weapons charge bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Manslaughter Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for manslaughter bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for misdemeanor bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Murder Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for murder charge bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
No-Collateral Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for no-collateral bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
No Money Down Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for no money down bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Online Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for online bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Probation Violation Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for probation violation bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Robbery Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for robbery bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Theft Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for theft bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for traffic & vehicle code bail bonds in Costa Mesa.
What Bail Bonds Cost In Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa 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.
Costa Mesa Jails We Serve
Fair Drive holds people at the start of a case. Anything that continues past initial processing becomes an Orange County Sheriff's custody question, which means Santa Ana or the city of Orange.
Costa Mesa Police Jail
99 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 754-5280
The independent Costa Mesa Police Department's headquarters and Type I jail, adjacent to the civic center and the OC Fairgrounds, where the city's own arrests are booked and held.
Where Costa Mesa Arrestees Transfer
Intake Release Center (IRC)
550 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
The Orange County Sheriff's countywide booking and release point, a few miles north. Most transfers out of a city agency land here first.
Theo Lacy Facility
501 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
The county's large male housing facility in the city of Orange, listed by the Sheriff at a maximum capacity of 3,442. A common destination after classification.
OC Central Men's & Women's Jail
550 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Sheriff-operated housing on the same Flower Street complex as the IRC, holding much of the county's pretrial population.
Where Costa Mesa Cases Are Heard
West Justice Center
8141 13th St, Westminster, CA 92683
The Orange County Superior Court location designated for Costa Mesa's criminal and traffic matters under the Court Designation List effective June 30, 2025. In-custody defendants who do not bond out are transported here.
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 Costa Mesa
Bail is set by the Superior Court of California, County of Orange schedule, not by the city — so a Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa sits between Santa Ana and the coast, bordered by Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, and Irvine, with the 55 and 405 freeways running through it. South Coast Plaza, the OC Fairgrounds, the Segerstrom Center, and a dense bar and restaurant scene along 17th Street and the Triangle bring in far more people than live here, and the late-night arrest pattern reflects that mix — DUI, public intoxication, disturbances, and property matters.
Policing is municipal. Costa Mesa Police Department operates from 99 Fair Dr, (714) 754-5280, with its own Type I jail handling the department's own arrests. Neighboring Newport Beach likewise runs its own independent department and city jail. We do not publish inter-agency booking arrangements we cannot confirm from the city itself or the Orange County Sheriff — if you are not certain which agency has your person, call us and we will confirm the building by phone.
Costa Mesa cases are filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, with bail set from the county-wide 2026 Uniform Bail Schedule. Criminal and traffic matters arising in Costa Mesa are designated to the West Justice Center at 8141 13th Street in Westminster, under the Orange County Superior Court Court Designation List effective June 30, 2025. What we confirm immediately on the phone is the facility, the scheduled bail for the actual charge, and whether PC §1270.1 freezes that figure until a judge sees the case.
Landmarks Around The City
- Costa Mesa Police Department at 99 Fair Drive
- OC Fair & Event Center and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- South Coast Plaza and the SoBeCa / Triangle district
- 17th Street and Harbor Boulevard corridors
- SR-55 and I-405 freeway access
FAQs For Costa Mesa Bail Bonds
Questions specific to Costa Mesa arrests, the city jail, and the transfer into LA County custody.
Other Cities & Counties We Serve
Because Costa Mesa arrestees are often moved into county custody, start with the Orange County hub or our Anaheim city page — then pick another county if you need it.
Orange County Bail Bonds
County-wide coverage: the Santa Ana Intake Release Center, Theo Lacy, Musick, the 2026 Uniform Bail Schedule, and all 34 incorporated cities.
View County HubAnaheim Bail Bonds
The county's largest city — an independent police department with its own Type I detention facility on Harbor Boulevard.
View City PageSanta Ana Bail Bonds
North — the county seat, the Sheriff's Intake Release Center, and its own separate city jail.
View City PageHuntington Beach Bail Bonds
West on the coast — an independent city jail on Main Street that also books for Seal Beach.
View City PageIrvine Bail Bonds
East — an independent PD jail on Civic Center Plaza plus the county's Musick facility inside city limits.
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