Alabama Bond Schedule: How Much Is Bail for Criminal Charges?

If someone you care about has been arrested in Alabama, the first question is usually: “How much is the bond?”

That number can determine whether someone gets out in hours — or sits in jail for days.

The amount depends on the charge, the circumstances, and whether a judge follows or departs from the standard Alabama bond schedule.

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Typical Bond Amounts in Alabama

The Alabama bond schedule provides general ranges for common charges. Judges can increase or decrease these amounts depending on the situation.

In many cases, the bond you see here is only a starting point — and it can change depending on the specific facts of the case.

Rule 7.2(b), Ala. R. Crim. P.

(b) Bail Schedule. The following schedule is established as a
general rule for circuit, district, and municipal courts in setting bail for
persons charged with bailable offenses. Except where release is
required in the minimum schedule amount pursuant to the Rules of
In criminal procedure, courts should exercise discretion in setting bail
above or below the scheduled amounts.

BAIL SCHEDULE

Recommended Range
Felonies:
Capital felony $ 50,000 to No Bail Allowed
Murder $ 15,000 to $ 1,500,000
Class A felony $ 10,000 to $ 60,000
Class B felony $ 5,000 to $ 30,000
Class C felony $ 2,500 to $ 15,000
Drug manufacturing
and trafficking $ 5,000 to $ 1,500,000
Class D felony $ 1,000 to $ 10,000
Misdemeanors (not included elsewhere in the schedule):
Class A misdemeanor $ 300 to $ 6,000
Class B misdemeanor $ 300* to $ 3,000
Class C misdemeanor $ 300 to $ 1,000
Violation $ 300 to $ 500
Municipal-Ordinance Violations: $ 300 to $ 1,000
Traffic-Related Offenses:
DUI $ 1,000 to $ 7,500
Reckless Driving $ 300 to $ 1,000
Speeding $ 300 to $ 500
Other traffic violations are $300 to $ 500