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Fontana
Bail Bonds
Fontana is the largest city in San Bernardino County at roughly 223,773 residents, and one of the cities that genuinely runs its own police department rather than contracting the Sheriff. Bookings start locally at the Fontana Municipal Detention facility on Upland Avenue. We post there and at the county facilities 24 hours a day. 10% premium, 1% down on approved credit.
Call (909) 643-8359
1 Percent Bail Bonds San Bernardino
165 W Hospitality Ln Ste 19C, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
We don't keep a Fontana branch. Fontana is worked from our staffed San Bernardino office on Hospitality Lane, about fifteen minutes east on the 10 — close enough that a bond written at the desk gets to Upland Avenue fast.
(909) 643-8359
Table Of Contents
What a Fontana family needs: which agency actually has the person, what the Municipal Detention facility does and does not do, where a continuing hold goes, what a bond costs, whether the charge even carries scheduled bail under the county schedule, and every charge we write bonds for.
Why Choose Midnight in Fontana
How Bail Bonds Work in Fontana
Our Reviews
Charges We Handle in Fontana
What Bail Bonds Cost in Fontana
Fontana Jails We Serve
What We Need When You Call
Most Common Bail Charges in Fontana
About Fontana
FAQs for Fontana Bail Bonds
Other Cities & Counties We Serve
Why Choose Midnight In Fontana
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.
Fontana Runs Its Own Police Department — And Its Own Booking Facility
This matters because much of San Bernardino County does not. Several large cities here contract policing to the San Bernardino County Sheriff under a '[City] PD' brand, and families assume a local department exists when it doesn't. Fontana is not one of those cities. The Fontana Police Department is a real independent municipal agency, and Fontana Municipal Detention at 17005 Upland Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, (909) 350-7740, handles the first phase of custody in the city itself. That gives you a local records desk to call and a local address to post at, which is a real advantage over a straight county intake.
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. Fontana 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 165 W Hospitality Ln Ste 19C, San Bernardino, CA 92408 covering Fontana — a real office with real agents, not a national call center routing your case to a stranger.
How Bail Bonds Work In Fontana
A Fontana arrest usually begins with a city agency and a city facility, then either ends there on a bond or moves into the county system. The bail figure comes from the county schedule either way.
Arrest & Booking At Fontana Municipal Detention
Fontana Police Department officers make the arrest and booking is processed at Fontana Municipal Detention, 17005 Upland Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, (909) 350-7740. Prints, photograph, and record checks have to clear before any bond can be accepted. This is a municipal holding operation, not a long-term jail — the practical window to post here before a county transfer is measured in hours, not days.
Charge Checked Against The County Bail Schedule
Bail is set from the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino Felony and Misdemeanor Bail Schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b(c). San Bernardino does not use Riverside's Cite and Release or Book and Release tracks — it uses a conventional schedule, with one detail that saves families money: under Section B, bail is generally not required on misdemeanors unless the offense is specifically listed.
Call Midnight — We Confirm Where They Are
Call (909) 643-8359 with a full legal name and date of birth. We check the Fontana city booking and the San Bernardino 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 Fontana 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 detention centers 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 Fontana arrests come from the San Bernardino County Felony and Misdemeanor Bail Schedule (effective January 1, 2026), the same county-wide schedule used for every other city in San Bernardino County.
Our Reviews
Real feedback from families we've helped release loved ones across San Bernardino County — sourced live from Google.
Charges We Handle In Fontana
Every charge type and financing option we write for Fontana 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 Fontana.
1275 Hold Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 1275 hold bail bonds in Fontana.
2% Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 2% bail bonds in Fontana.
24-Hour Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for 24-hour bail bonds in Fontana.
Affordable Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for affordable bail bonds in Fontana.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for assault & battery bail bonds in Fontana.
Burglary Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for burglary bail bonds in Fontana.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for domestic violence bail bonds in Fontana.
Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for drug charge bail bonds in Fontana.
DUI Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for dui bail bonds in Fontana.
Elder Abuse Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for elder abuse bail bonds in Fontana.
Failure To Appear Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for failure to appear bail bonds in Fontana.
Felony Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for felony bail bonds in Fontana.
Gun & Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for gun & weapons charge bail bonds in Fontana.
Manslaughter Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for manslaughter bail bonds in Fontana.
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for misdemeanor bail bonds in Fontana.
Murder Charge Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for murder charge bail bonds in Fontana.
No-Collateral Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for no-collateral bail bonds in Fontana.
No Money Down Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for no money down bail bonds in Fontana.
Online Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for online bail bonds in Fontana.
Probation Violation Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for probation violation bail bonds in Fontana.
Robbery Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for robbery bail bonds in Fontana.
Theft Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for theft bail bonds in Fontana.
Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Statutes, county bail schedule figures, and financing for traffic & vehicle code bail bonds in Fontana.
What Bail Bonds Cost In Fontana
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 Fontana 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 Fontana 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.
Fontana Jails We Serve
Fontana holds people at the start. It does not hold them long. Anything that continues past initial processing becomes a county custody question, and in this county that can mean a drive.
Fontana Municipal Detention
17005 Upland Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 350-7740
The City of Fontana's own booking and holding facility, operated by the independent Fontana Police Department. First stop for a Fontana arrest and the fastest place to end a custody before the county gets involved.
Where Fontana Arrestees Transfer
West Valley Detention Center
9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
One of the county's major detention centers, roughly fifteen minutes west of Fontana. A common destination for a west-valley hold that continues past municipal processing. A dedicated facility page for West Valley is still being built.
Central Detention Center
630 E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415
The county's downtown San Bernardino intake facility, near the county seat. Classification, medical needs, and open holds in other cities can all route someone here instead. Confirm the facility by phone before driving.
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 Fontana
Bail is set by the San Bernardino County Superior Court schedule, not by the city — so a Fontana 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 Fontana
Fontana is a city of roughly 223,773 people in the central San Bernardino Valley, the largest incorporated city in San Bernardino County and one of the largest in the Inland Empire. It grew from a steel and agricultural town into a logistics and distribution hub, and the freight corridors along the 10 and the 210 shape both the traffic and a meaningful share of the arrest activity here.
Policing is where Fontana differs from several of its neighbors, and it is worth being precise about it. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department contracts policing for a number of large cities in this county and brands those operations as a city police department, which fools a lot of families into thinking there is a municipal agency and a municipal records desk when there is not. Fontana is not one of those cities. Fontana Police Department is independent, and Fontana Municipal Detention at 17005 Upland Ave is a city-run facility with its own phone line at (909) 350-7740.
Fontana cases are filed in the San Bernardino County Superior Court system with bail set from the county-wide schedule rather than any city rule. We are not going to name a courthouse or a department for a specific case on this page — we have not finished the courthouse research for San Bernardino County, and inventing an assignment would be worse than saying nothing. The court's own information is the right source until those pages exist. What we can confirm immediately is whether the charge carries scheduled bail under the county bail schedule, which for a plain misdemeanor is often the difference between posting a bond and posting nothing at all.
Landmarks Around The City
- Sierra Avenue and the historic downtown corridor
- Auto Club Speedway site and the Cherry Avenue industrial belt
- I-10, I-15, and SR-210 freight interchanges
- Fontana Municipal Detention on Upland Avenue
- Foothill Boulevard / Historic Route 66
FAQs For Fontana Bail Bonds
Questions specific to Fontana arrests, the city jail, and the transfer into LA County custody.
Other Cities & Counties We Serve
Because Fontana arrestees are often moved into county custody, start with the San Bernardino County hub or our San Bernardino city page — then pick another county if you need it.
San Bernardino County Bail Bonds
County-wide coverage: our two Hospitality Lane offices, the county bail schedule, and every incorporated city across all 20,068 square miles.
View County HubSan Bernardino Bail Bonds
The county seat and our home base — the city's own police department, the county's central custody system, and the Justice Center calendar.
View City PageSan Bernardino Bail Bonds
The county seat fifteen minutes east, where our offices are and where the county's central custody system sits.
View City PageRancho Cucamonga Bail Bonds
West of Fontana and home to West Valley Detention Center — the most likely transfer destination for a Fontana hold.
View City PageOntario Bail Bonds
The other large west-valley city with a genuinely independent police department and its own booking operation.
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