Bail Cost States South Carolina
How Much Is A Bail Bond In South Carolina
In South Carolina, the bail bond fee is up to 15 percent of the bail, and at least $100 or 10 percent, whichever is more. On a $10,000 bail that comes to up to $1,500.
In short
- Rule type, top rate set by law
- Least fee on any bond, $100
- Agents licensed by the South Carolina Department of Insurance
- 43 county jails listed below
From S.C. Code 38-53-170(e), checked November 2026.
Bail Math
State law, November 2026
Fee you pay the bail agent
Up to $1,500
Up to 15 percent of the bail, and at least $100 or 10 percent, whichever is more.
The fee is not paid back when the case ends. Collateral is separate and comes back when the bond closes.
From S.C. Code 38-53-170(e). Read The South Carolina Rules
Bail Fees In South Carolina At Common Amounts
| Bail | Fee Under South Carolina Law |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | Up to $150 |
| $5,000 | Up to $750 |
| $10,000 | Up to $1,500 |
| $25,000 | Up to $3,750 |
| $50,000 | Up to $7,500 |
| $100,000 | Up to $15,000 |
Some cases add state, court or filing fees on top of the premium.
The premium has to be paid before the bond is written.
South Carolina 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 South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Insurance. Check a license
County Jails In South Carolina
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 South Carolina By City
24 South Carolina bail bond companies that we checked online, with payment plans, collateral rules and licenses read from their own websites.
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South Carolina Jails And Courts
Statewide map of South Carolina