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Louisiana law fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 12% of the bail amount, or $120, whichever is greater. Enter the bail amount below to see exactly what you'd pay — the same at any licensed bail bond company in the state.
Louisiana Bail Bond Calculator
La. R.S. 22:1443 · 12% or $120 minimum
Enter the amount set by the court. Range: $1 – $10,000,000.
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How This Calculator Works
Common Bail Amount Examples
Is the Premium Refundable?
What Affects the Bail Amount Itself?
Payment Options
FAQs — Bail Bond Calculator
How This Calculator Works
Louisiana law (La. R.S. 22:1443) sets the bail bond premium at 12% of the total bail amount, or $120, whichever is greater. This isn't a Carter Bail Bonds rate — it's a state-mandated formula that applies to every licensed bail bond company in Louisiana equally. No company can legally charge more, and this calculator shows you exactly what any of them would charge.
The number this calculator gives you is the premium — the non-refundable fee for the bail bond service. It is not the same as the bail amount itself, which is set by a judge or the parish bail schedule based on the specific charge.
Common Bail Amount Examples
Quick reference table for typical bail amounts and the corresponding premium.
| Bail Amount | Premium (12%) |
|---|---|
| $500 (12% minimum applies) | $120 |
| $2,500 | $300 |
| $5,000 | $600 |
| $10,000 | $1,200 |
| $25,000 | $3,000 |
| $50,000 | $6,000 |
| $100,000 | $12,000 |
Not sure what the bail amount will be for a specific charge? Visit our Charges We Handle directory for typical bail ranges by offense.
What Affects the Bail Amount Itself?
This calculator tells you the premium for any given bail amount — but the bail amount itself depends on the specific charge, the parish's bail schedule, the defendant's criminal history, and in some cases a judge's discretion at a bail hearing. Visit our Charges We Handle directory for details on typical bail ranges for specific offenses, or call us directly with the court-set amount for an exact premium calculation.
Payment Options
We understand most families don't have the full premium amount available immediately. Carter Bail Bonds offers flexible payment plans and financing options so you don't have to pay the entire premium upfront. Call us at (337) 651-1141 to discuss what payment plan works for your situation — every family's circumstances are different, and we'll walk you through real options rather than a one-size-fits-all number.
FAQs — Bail Bond Calculator
Straight answers to the questions we get most about the premium formula.
Sources
- La. R.S. 22:1443 — Bail bond premium rate (12%, $120 minimum).