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Tustin is a central Orange County city policed by its own independent department at 300 Centennial Way. Holds that continue past initial processing most likely move to the county's Theo Lacy Facility in the neighboring city of Orange. We work both ends, 24 hours a day. 10% premium, 1% down on approved credit.

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Serving Tustin From Our Los Angeles Office

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 Tustin storefront. The city is worked from our staffed downtown Los Angeles office, with a licensed agent delivering the bond to Centennial Way — or to the county facility, if the transfer already happened.

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Table Of Contents

What a Tustin family needs: which agency has the person, what the police department on Centennial Way 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 Tustin

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How Bail Bonds Work in Tustin

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Our Reviews

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Charges We Handle in Tustin

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What Bail Bonds Cost in Tustin

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Tustin Jails We Serve

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What We Need When You Call

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Most Common Bail Charges in Tustin

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About Tustin

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FAQs for Tustin Bail Bonds

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Other Cities & Counties We Serve

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Why Choose Midnight In Tustin

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.

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An Independent Police Department On Centennial Way — With A Short Transfer To Theo Lacy

Tustin is not a Sheriff-contract city. The Tustin Police Department is a municipal agency at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, and that is where a Tustin case begins. The follow-up fact matters just as much: a Tustin hold that continues past initial processing most likely moves into the Orange County Sheriff's system at the Theo Lacy Facility, 501 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868 — a major county jail the Sheriff lists at a maximum capacity of 3,442, only a few miles up the road. Same short drive, entirely different agency and records desk.

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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. Tustin bookings do not wait for business hours, and neither do we.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Licensed & Accountable

California License #1846101, with a staffed office at 965 N Vignes St #5, Los Angeles, CA 90012 covering Tustin — a real office with real agents, not a national call center routing your case to a stranger.

How Bail Bonds Work In Tustin

A Tustin arrest begins with the city's own 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.

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Arrest & Booking With The Tustin Police Department

Tustin Police Department officers make the arrest and initial processing runs through 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. Prints, photograph, and record checks have to clear before any bond is accepted. Ask directly whether the person is still at Centennial Way or already moved — Theo Lacy is close enough that a transfer can happen before you finish the drive.

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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.

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Call Midnight — We Confirm Where They Are

Call (213) 295-7796 with a full legal name and date of birth. We check the Tustin 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.

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Qualification & Approval

A short cosigner conversation — employment, residence, and how the balance gets paid. Most approvals take minutes, and most Tustin bonds require no collateral.

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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.

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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 Tustin 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.

Orange County Release Categories
Penal Code §1270.1 prohibits release on any amount other than the scheduled figure, before a hearing in open court, for violent felonies, serious felonies, and a specified list including PC §243(e)(1), §273.5, §273.6, felony §422, and §646.9. At and after first appearance the court may set bail above or below the schedule under PC §1269b(b) and §1275, and must consider ability to pay under In re Humphrey (2021) 11 Cal.5th 135. Full explanation on the Orange County hub.

Our Reviews

Real feedback from families we've helped release loved ones across Orange County — sourced live from Google.

Charges We Handle In Tustin

Every charge type and financing option we write for Tustin 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 Tustin.

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1275 Hold Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 1275 hold bail bonds in Tustin.

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2% Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 2% bail bonds in Tustin.

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24-Hour Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 24-hour bail bonds in Tustin.

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Affordable Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for affordable bail bonds in Tustin.

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Assault & Battery Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for assault & battery bail bonds in Tustin.

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Burglary Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for burglary bail bonds in Tustin.

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Domestic Violence Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for domestic violence bail bonds in Tustin.

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Drug Charge Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for drug charge bail bonds in Tustin.

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DUI Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for dui bail bonds in Tustin.

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Elder Abuse Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for elder abuse bail bonds in Tustin.

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Failure To Appear Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for failure to appear bail bonds in Tustin.

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Felony Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for felony bail bonds in Tustin.

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Gun & Weapons Charge Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for gun & weapons charge bail bonds in Tustin.

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Manslaughter Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for manslaughter bail bonds in Tustin.

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Misdemeanor Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for misdemeanor bail bonds in Tustin.

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Murder Charge Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for murder charge bail bonds in Tustin.

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No-Collateral Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for no-collateral bail bonds in Tustin.

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No Money Down Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for no money down bail bonds in Tustin.

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Online Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for online bail bonds in Tustin.

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Probation Violation Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for probation violation bail bonds in Tustin.

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Robbery Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for robbery bail bonds in Tustin.

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Theft Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for theft bail bonds in Tustin.

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Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds

Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for traffic & vehicle code bail bonds in Tustin.

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What Bail Bonds Cost In Tustin

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 Tustin 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 Tustin 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 Amount10% PremiumDown 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.

Tustin Jails We Serve

Centennial Way holds people at the start of a case. The likely next stop for a Tustin hold that continues is Theo Lacy in the neighboring city of Orange — confirm before you drive.

Tustin Police Jail

300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780

The independent Tustin Police Department's headquarters and booking point at the civic center. A municipal operation with its own records desk — not a Sheriff's facility, and not long-term housing.

Where Tustin Arrestees Transfer

Theo Lacy Facility

501 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868

The likely destination for a Tustin hold that continues past initial processing. A major Orange County Sheriff's male housing facility, listed by the Sheriff at a maximum capacity of 3,442.

Intake Release Center (IRC)

550 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

The Sheriff's countywide booking and release point in neighboring Santa Ana. Many county-level Orange County releases finish here even when housing was at Theo Lacy.

James A. Musick Facility

13502 Musick Rd, Irvine, CA 92618

A Sheriff's facility in Irvine that the department describes as an 896-bed jail, historically lower-custody housing. Classification decides placement.

Where Tustin Cases Are Heard

Central Justice Center

700 Civic Center Dr W, Santa Ana, CA 92701

The Orange County Superior Court location designated for Tustin'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.

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Defendant's Full Legal Name

First, middle, and last as it appears on their ID. Nicknames slow the jail search.

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Date of Birth

Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name in the booking system.

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City or County of Arrest

Tells us which jail to check first — Riverside, San Bernardino, LA, Orange, or San Diego.

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Booking Number (If Available)

Not required, but if you have it, it speeds up locating the record considerably.

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Cosigner Contact Info

Cosigner's name, phone, employer, and general credit range — this is what determines your financing terms.

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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 Tustin

Bail is set by the Superior Court of California, County of Orange schedule, not by the city — so a Tustin 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

VC §23152

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.

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Domestic Violence

PC §273.5

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.

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Drug Possession & Sale

HS §11350, HS §11351 / §11352

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.

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Assault & 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.

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Theft & 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.

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About Tustin

Tustin sits in the middle of Orange County, bordered by Santa Ana, Orange, Irvine, and North Tustin, with the 5, the 55, and the 261 crossing it. Old Town Tustin, The District retail center, and the redevelopment of the former Marine Corps Air Station — still marked by the surviving blimp hangar — define the city's geography. It is a mixed residential and commercial city, and the arrest pattern follows: traffic and DUI stops along Newport Avenue and the freeway corridor, retail-theft matters, and domestic calls.

Policing is municipal. The Tustin Police Department operates from 300 Centennial Way at the civic center. The logistics point worth knowing before the phone tree eats your night is the transfer path: a Tustin hold that is not resolved locally most likely goes to the Theo Lacy Facility in the city of Orange, the same facility that receives Fullerton transfers from the north end of the county. If Tustin tells you the person is no longer there, Theo Lacy is the first place to check.

Tustin 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 Tustin are designated to the Central Justice Center at 700 Civic Center Drive West in Santa Ana, 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

  • Tustin Police Department at 300 Centennial Way
  • Old Town Tustin and Main Street
  • The District at Tustin Legacy
  • The former MCAS Tustin blimp hangar
  • I-5, SR-55, and SR-261 access

FAQs For Tustin Bail Bonds

Questions specific to Tustin arrests, the city jail, and the transfer into LA County custody.