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Cameron
Bail Bonds
Cameron is about 70 miles south — roughly 54 minutes — east of our Lake Charles office via US-165. Carter Bail Bonds posts bonds in Cameron Parish regularly. Available 24/7 at Louisiana's straightforward 12% rate.
Quick Facts
Table Of Contents
Jump straight to the Cameron bail bond information you need — city overview, jail, court, charges, cost, and FAQs.
Why Choose Carter Bail Bonds in Cameron
How Bail Works in Cameron
Charges We Handle
How Much Do Bail Bonds Cost in Cameron?
Jail & Courts We Serve
What We Need When You Call
Most Common Bail Charges in Cameron
FAQs — Cameron Bail Bonds
About Cameron, LA
Why Choose Carter Bail Bonds in Cameron
When your loved one has been arrested in Cameron, you need a bail bond company that doesn't treat distance as an obstacle. Carter Bail Bonds has served Southwest Louisiana since 1998.
24/7 Availability
Licensed bail agents answer around the clock — nights, weekends, and holidays included. Arrests don't wait, and neither do we.
Flexible Payment Plans
Posting bail shouldn't overwhelm your family. Flexible payment plans and low-down financing put freedom within reach.
Fast Jail Release, Regardless of Distance
70 miles south doesn't slow us down once bail is set. Our agents know the Cameron Parish Jail's process and paperwork.
No Collateral in Most Cases
Many bonds are written without requiring property or assets as security — meaning your home or car doesn't have to be on the line.
A Local Name, Not a Franchise
Carter Bail Bonds is based right here at 1025 Mill St in Lake Charles. Real people, real phones, no national call center.
How Bail Works in Cameron
A quick step-by-step so you know exactly what to expect from arrest through release.
Step 1: Arrest & Booking
After an arrest in Cameron, the individual is transported to the Cameron Parish Jail for booking — fingerprinting, photographs, and entry into the jail system. Bail is set according to the parish bail schedule or by a judge at arraignment.
Step 2: Contact Carter Bail Bonds
Call our 24/7 hotline. Our licensed agents collect basic details — name, date of birth, arresting agency, and jail location. Distance from our office doesn't slow down how fast we act once bail is set.
Step 3: Paperwork & Payment Options
We walk you through the premium (Louisiana's 12% rate) and payment plan options. Many families qualify for flexible payment plans, and in many cases, no collateral is required.
Step 4: Posting Bail at the Jail
Once paperwork and payment are complete, our agent posts bail directly at the Cameron Parish Jail.
Step 5: Release & Court Requirements
After release, the defendant must attend all scheduled court dates at the 38th Judicial District Court, co-located with the jail. Note the court's office hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM and comply with any conditions of release.
Charges We Handle
Carter Bail Bonds posts bonds for every charge type in Cameron. Select any charge below for full details on penalties, typical bail amounts, and the bail process specific to that offense.
Common Charges
Charge Categories & Procedural Matters
Our Services
How Much Does Bail
Cost in Cameron?
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 across every licensed bail bond company in the state.
Bond Cost Examples
The bail amount itself depends entirely on the specific charge — visit the relevant charge page above, or call us directly with the court-set amount for an exact premium calculation. Payment plans are available.
Is the Premium Refundable?
- No — the 12% premium is non-refundable by Louisiana state law, regardless of case outcome.
- It is the service fee for posting the bond and taking on the financial risk of the defendant appearing in court.
Jail & Court We Serve
Cameron is home to Cameron Parish's only detention facility, co-located with the 38th Judicial District Court at the same complex.
Cameron Parish Jail
119 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 775-2125
An 88-bed facility operated by the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office. Handles booking and processing for the entire parish.
Learn More38th Judicial District Court
119 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 775-2125
Co-located with the Cameron Parish Jail. One elected judge. Office hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Learn MoreWhat We Need When You Call
Having these details ready helps us move quickly. Don't have everything? Call anyway — we can often look it up.
Defendant's Full Legal Name
The complete name of the person in custody. If you only know a first name, their date of birth helps us locate them.
Date of Birth
Confirms the correct inmate record and helps avoid confusion when multiple people share the same name.
Jail or Detention Facility
Name of the facility where your loved one is being held. Most Cameron arrests route through the Cameron Parish Jail at 119 Smith Circle.
Booking Number (if available)
Speeds up the process but isn't required. We can find one or confirm arrest details without it.
Your Contact Information
Your name and best phone number so we can keep you updated throughout the process.
Your Relationship to the Defendant
Family, friend, coworker — helps us know who to loop in on updates.
Most Common Bail Charges in Cameron
Every arrest is unique, but certain charges come up more often than others. Select any charge for the full breakdown of penalties, typical bail amounts, and the bail process.
DWI/DUI — La. R.S. 14:98
Average Bail: $500–$50,000+ depending on offense number. First-offense: $500–$2,500.
Bail Eligibility: Yes.
Theft — La. R.S. 14:67
Average Bail: $500–$100,000+ depending on dollar value taken. Under $1,000: $500–$2,500.
Bail Eligibility: Yes.
Assault & Battery — La. R.S. 14:33–14:38
Average Bail: $500–$50,000+ depending on tier (simple vs. aggravated).
Bail Eligibility: Yes.
Domestic Abuse Battery — La. R.S. 14:35.3
Average Bail: $2,500–$7,500. First offense carries mandatory intervention program.
Bail Eligibility: Yes, often with no-contact conditions.
Drug Charges — La. R.S. 40:966, 40:967
Average Bail: Varies enormously by substance and quantity, from $250 (low-level marijuana) to $100,000+ (distribution).
Bail Eligibility: Yes.
FAQs — Cameron Bail Bonds
Straight answers to the questions Cameron families ask us most.
About Cameron, LA
Cameron is an unincorporated community of roughly 315 residents at the mouth of the Calcasieu River along the Gulf of Mexico — the parish seat of Cameron Parish. Originally called Leesburg, its location made it a historic transshipment point for mail, cattle, and goods traveling by ship to Lake Charles. Cameron has been devastated repeatedly by hurricanes — Audrey in 1957, Rita in 2005, and Ike in 2008 — and its population has never fully returned to pre-storm levels.
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
Cameron sits along this 180-mile scenic byway, known for coastal wetlands, wildlife, and beaches.
Cameron Ferry
A free ferry crossing connecting Cameron across the Calcasieu Ship Channel, a scenic stretch of the Creole Nature Trail route.
Unincorporated Parish Seat
Originally called Leesburg, Cameron is the parish seat of Cameron Parish — but like every community in the parish, it is unincorporated.
Whether an arrest happens downtown or anywhere else in Cameron, Carter Bail Bonds is proud to serve the community with fast, affordable bail bond service. See our Cameron Parish hub for the full parish overview.