The Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center is a Los Angeles County Superior Court location. Here’s how bail works once a case lands here — and how we get your loved one home in the meantime.
Where the bail amount is set
The Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center is located at 210 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. At arraignment, the judge reviews the charge, prior history, ties to the community, and any flight-risk factors, then confirms the scheduled bail amount, raises it for enhancements, lowers it on motion, or sets release conditions. Call (213) 628-7700 for case and calendar information.
How we post once bail is set
You don’t have to wait for the court date to get someone out. When you call, a bilingual agent confirms the exact bail amount and which rate tier fits. Paperwork is handled by e-signature — usually finished in fifteen minutes — and a licensed Justice agent walks the surety bond to the jail desk in person.
Watch the rate
California Insurance Code § 1800 caps the bail premium at 10% of the face amount of the bond — that’s the legal ceiling, not the minimum. Anything above 10% is illegal. Walk away from any bondsman who quotes above the cap, demands wired money before paperwork is signed, has no California Department of Insurance license number visible, or pressures you to decide in under a minute.