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Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
In Louisiana
Assault and battery are two separate crimes under Louisiana law — one doesn't require physical contact, the other does — and the penalties, and bail amounts, differ sharply depending on which charge and which tier applies. Carter Bail Bonds explains exactly what your loved one is facing and gets them out fast, 24/7, at Louisiana's straightforward 12% rate.
Table Of Contents
Jump straight to the assault and battery bail bond information you need — statutes, costs, process, eligibility, and FAQs.
What's the Difference Between Assault and Battery in Louisiana?
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds by Type
How Much Does Assault & Battery Bail Cost?
How The Assault & Battery Bail Process Works
Bail Eligibility for Assault & Battery Charges
Diversion Programs & Alternatives
What We Need When You Call
FAQs — Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Service Areas — Parishes We Serve
What's the Difference Between Assault and Battery in Louisiana?
Louisiana law treats assault and battery as two distinct crimes, even though people often use the terms interchangeably. Both are further graded — 'simple' versus 'aggravated,' with battery adding a 'second degree' tier — based on whether a weapon was used and how severe the resulting injury was.
Assault — No Contact Required
Assault (La. R.S. 14:36) is defined as an attempt to commit a battery, or the intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. No physical contact is required — a credible threat is enough.
Battery — Contact Required
Battery (La. R.S. 14:33) is defined as the intentional use of force or violence upon another person, or the intentional administration of a poison or other noxious substance. Physical contact is required.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds by Type — Penalties & Typical Bail
Louisiana assault and battery charges range from simple assault (no contact, no weapon) through aggravated second degree battery (weapon plus serious injury). The tier drives both the sentencing exposure and the typical bail amount.
Simple Assault
Statute: La. R.S. 14:38
An assault committed without a dangerous weapon. See our Misdemeanor Bail Bonds overview.
Fine up to $200; imprisonment up to 90 days; or both.
Aggravated Assault
Statute: La. R.S. 14:37
An assault committed with a dangerous weapon.
Fine up to $1,000; imprisonment up to 6 months; or both. Enhanced penalty (120 days–6 months, without benefit of suspension) if committed against a store or merchant employee during a theft.
Simple Battery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:35
A battery (intentional use of force or violence) committed without the consent of the victim, without a weapon and without serious injury. See our Misdemeanor Bail Bonds overview.
Fine up to $1,000; imprisonment up to 6 months; or both.
Second Degree Battery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:34.1
A battery where the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury, without necessarily using a weapon.
Fine up to $2,000; imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 8 years; or both.
Aggravated Battery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:34
A battery committed with a dangerous weapon. See our Felony Bail Bonds overview.
Fine up to $5,000; imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 10 years; or both. At least 1 year without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension if the victim is an active-duty service member or disabled veteran and the offense was committed because of that status.
Aggravated Second Degree Battery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:34.7
A battery committed with a dangerous weapon where the offender also intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury — combining both aggravating factors. See our Felony Bail Bonds overview.
Fine up to $10,000; imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 15 years; or both.
Domestic Abuse Battery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:35.3
A battery committed by one household or family member upon another. This charge is also referenced on our Most Common Bail Charges overview.
First offense: Fine of $300–$1,000; imprisonment of 30 days–6 months; mandatory court-monitored domestic abuse intervention program. Penalties escalate substantially for repeat offenses.
How Much Does Assault
& Battery Bail Cost?
Louisiana law (La. R.S. 22:1443) sets the bail bond premium at 12% of the total bail amount, or $120, whichever is greater — the same rate across every licensed bail bond company in the state.
Assault & Battery Bond Cost Examples
Payment plans are available. Higher-tier battery bonds can carry significant amounts. We offer flexible monthly payment plans and low-down financing so the defendant can get out now and pay over time.
Accepted Payment Methods
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
- Zelle
- Cash accepted in person at our Lake Charles office
- Premium is non-refundable by Louisiana state law, regardless of case outcome
How The Assault & Battery Bail Process Works
From arrest to release, here's what happens when you call Carter Bail Bonds for an assault or battery bond in Calcasieu Parish or the surrounding parishes.
Step 1: Arrest & Booking
After an assault or battery arrest in Calcasieu Parish, the defendant is transported to the Calcasieu Correctional Center (5410 E Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615 · 337-491-3800) for booking. Bail is set according to the parish bail schedule or by a judge, depending on the specific charge and severity.
Step 2: Call Carter Bail Bonds
Call us with the defendant's full name, date of birth, and the arresting agency. If you're missing details, tell us anyway — we can often locate the record ourselves through the jail's booking system.
Step 3: Review Costs & Sign Paperwork
Before anything is signed, we walk you through the exact premium, payment plan options if needed, and whether collateral applies. No hidden fees.
Step 4: Bond Is Posted at the Jail
Once paperwork and payment arrangements are complete, our licensed agent posts the bond directly at the facility holding the defendant.
Step 5: Release Processing
Jail staff process the release once the bond is posted. Release from Calcasieu Correctional Center typically happens within 2–8 hours after the bond is posted.
Step 6: Release & Court Requirements
After release, the defendant must attend every scheduled court date and comply with any release conditions — including no-contact orders, which are common in assault and battery cases, particularly domestic abuse battery charges. Missing court can result in a warrant, bond forfeiture, and re-arrest.
Bail Eligibility for Assault & Battery Charges
Every tier covered on this page — from simple assault through aggravated second degree battery — is a bailable offense in Louisiana. The bond amount is what varies significantly based on the tier, not eligibility itself.
Assault & Battery Are Generally Bailable
Every tier covered on this page — from simple assault through aggravated second degree battery — is a bailable offense in Louisiana. The bond amount is what varies significantly based on the tier, not eligibility itself.
When Bail May Be Increased or Restricted
- Use of a dangerous weapon (aggravated tiers)
- Serious bodily injury to the victim
- Domestic abuse battery cases, where protective orders are common
- Prior assault or battery convictions
- Outstanding warrants or a history of failing to appear
Conditions of Release
- No contact with the alleged victim (standard on nearly all assault/battery releases)
- Stay-away orders from a specific address or location
- Appearance at every scheduled court date
- No new arrests while the case is pending
Bail eligibility is always decided by a judge. Carter Bail Bonds does not set bail amounts or determine release — we post the bond once the court has set it.
Diversion Programs & Alternatives to Incarceration
For eligible defendants — particularly first-time, non-violent offenders — pre-trial diversion can resolve a lower-tier assault or battery case without a conviction on the defendant's permanent record.
Calcasieu Parish Pre-Trial Diversion
The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Pre-Trial Diversion Program gives eligible defendants — particularly first-time, non-violent offenders — an alternative to prosecution. Participants complete a structured program, which may include community service, counseling, and regular check-ins, and upon successful completion, the underlying charge may be dismissed. More information is available directly from the District Attorney's Office at calcasieuda.com.
Why Assault & Battery Cases Are Evaluated Case-by-Case
Diversion eligibility for assault and battery charges depends heavily on severity — simple assault or simple battery with no injury is far more likely to be considered than aggravated tiers involving a weapon or serious injury. Domestic abuse battery cases are typically directed toward mandatory intervention programs rather than standard diversion, given Louisiana's specific statutory requirements for those cases.
Diversion eligibility is determined entirely by the District Attorney's Office, not by Carter Bail Bonds. We are a licensed bail bond company — we handle release from custody, not case disposition. For questions about program eligibility, contact a Louisiana defense attorney or the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office directly.
What We Need When You Call
Having these details ready helps us move quickly and get your loved one released as fast as possible. Don't have everything? Call anyway — we can often look it up.
Full Legal Name
First, middle, and last name as it appears on their ID.
Date of Birth
Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name in the booking system.
Jail / Detention Facility
In most Calcasieu Parish arrests, this is Calcasieu Correctional Center, 5410 E Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615.
Booking Number
Not required, but if you have it, it speeds up locating the record considerably.
Your Contact Info
Your name, phone number, and relationship to the defendant so we can keep you updated at every step.
Approximate Bail Amount (If Known)
If the court has already set bail, knowing the amount lets us start calculating your premium and payment options immediately.
FAQs — Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Straight answers to the questions families ask us most about assault and battery bonds in Louisiana.
Service Areas — Parishes We Serve
Carter Bail Bonds posts assault and battery bonds across Southwest Louisiana. Select your parish to learn more, or call us directly if you don't see your parish listed — we work statewide.
Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles · Sulphur · Westlake · Iowa · Vinton
Jefferson Davis Parish
Jennings · Welsh · Lake Arthur · Elton
Beauregard Parish
DeRidder · Merryville · DeQuincy area
Allen Parish
Oakdale · Oberlin · Kinder · Elizabeth
Cameron Parish
Cameron · Creole · Grand Chenier · Hackberry