How Much Is A Bail Bond In Louisiana
In Louisiana, the bail bond fee is 12 percent of the bail or $120, whichever is more. On a $10,000 bail that comes to $1,200.
In short
- Rule type, rate set by law
- Least fee on any bond, $120
- Agents licensed by the Louisiana Department of Insurance
- 53 county jails listed below
From Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 22, Section 1443, checked November 2026.
Bail Math
State law, November 2026
Fee you pay the bail agent
$1,200
12 percent of the bail or $120, whichever is more.
The fee is not paid back when the case ends. Collateral is separate and comes back when the bond closes.
From Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 22, Section 1443. Read The Louisiana Rules
Bail Fees In Louisiana At Common Amounts
| Bail | Fee Under Louisiana Law |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | $120 |
| $5,000 | $600 |
| $10,000 | $1,200 |
| $25,000 | $3,000 |
| $50,000 | $6,000 |
| $100,000 | $12,000 |
Some cases add state, court or filing fees on top of the premium.
Louisiana On The Map
- Rate Set By Law
- Top Rate Set By Law
- Range Set By Law
- Lowest Rate Set By Law
- Rate Not Fixed By Law
- No Paid Bail Bonds
Check The Agent Is Licensed In Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Insurance. Check a license
County Jails In Louisiana
Call the jail to confirm the bail amount and how it can be posted. Names, cities and numbers come from each jail's Google Maps listing.
Bail Bond Companies In Louisiana By City
48 Louisiana bail bond companies that we checked online, with payment plans, collateral rules and licenses read from their own websites.
- Amite City 5
- Covington 5
- Thibodaux 4
- Baton Rouge 3
- Franklinton 3
- Lake Charles 3
- Livingston 3
- Bossier City 2
- Chalmette 2
- Gretna 2
- Houma 2
- Lafayette 2
- Metairie 2
- Walker 2
- Alexandria 1
- Benton 1
- Denham Springs 1
- Farmerville 1
- Folsom 1
- Franklin 1
- Gonzales 1
- Jennings 1
- Monroe 1
- Napoleonville 1
- New Orleans 1
- Shreveport 1
- Ville Platte 1
Bail Help In California
If the arrest happened in California, 1 Bail Bond posts bonds across Los Angeles and Southern California. It is run by Jane Un, California bail agent license 1843448, and is part of the same network as Bail Cost.
Louisiana Jails And Courts
Statewide map of Louisiana