Louisiana Bail Bonds — 1195 Directory Listings

Bail Bond Laws in Louisiana

Premium Rate 12%

Bail Bonds Legal Yes

Licensing Authority Louisiana Department of Insurance

Directory Listings 1,195

12% premium (higher than most states). Very active market, especially in Orleans Parish.

License data sourced from Louisiana Department of Insurance.

Bail Bond Guide for Louisiana

Average Bail Amounts in Louisiana

Misdemeanor$500 - $5,000

Felony$5,000 - $100,000

DUI / DWI$1,000 - $5,000

Court System

Louisiana's district courts handle all criminal cases including both felonies and misdemeanors. Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has the highest bail bond volume in the state. Louisiana uses a parish system instead of counties.

Jail Release Times

Release from Orleans Parish Prison (OPP) after posting bail typically takes 8-16 hours. Smaller parish jails average 4-6 hours. First-appearance hearings are generally held within 72 hours of arrest.

Licensing & Regulation

Louisiana has a 12% premium rate, higher than most states. Bail bond agents must hold a Bail Bond line of authority on their insurance producer license. The Louisiana Department of Insurance oversees licensing and regulation.

Top Cities for Bail Bonds in Louisiana

All Cities with Bail Bond Agents in Louisiana

Baton Rouge 160 Shreveport 94 New Orleans 68 Lafayette 59 Monroe 55 Lake Charles 53 Alexandria 33 Gretna 30 Houma 23 Covington 20 Slidell 20 Opelousas 19 Bossier City 18 New Iberia 18 Denham Springs 16 Hammond 14 metairie 14 Amite 13 Leesville 12 Mansfield 12 Livingston 11 Marksville 11 Prairieville 11 West Monroe 11 Bastrop 10 Natchitoches 10 Thibodaux 10 Ruston 9 Gonzales 8 Baker 7 Chalmette 7 New Roads 7 Raceland 7 Roseland 7 Ville Platte 7 Zachary 7 Crowley 6 Ferriday 6 Haughton 6 Minden 6 Ponchatoula 6 Tallulah 6 Walker 6 Bogalusa 5 Donaldsonville 5 Franklin 5 Franklinton 5 Iota 5 Jennings 5 Lake Providence 5 Morgan City 5 Plaquemine 5 Winnfield 5 Winnsboro 5 Abita Springs 4 Clinton 4 Delhi 4 Jonesboro 4 Keithville 4 Kenner 4 LaPlace 4 Lacombe 4 Marrero 4 Saint Martinville 4 Sulphur 4 Abbeville 3 Addis 3 Avondale 3 Church Point 3 Colfax 3 Farmerville 3 Greenwell Springs 3 Harvey 3 Homer 3 Kaplan 3 Mandeville 3 Pineville 3 Port Allen 3 Rayville 3 St Bernard 3 St Martinville 3 St. Francisville 3 Trout 3 Vidalia 3 Vivian 3 Youngsville 3 Arcadia 2 Benton 2 Bienville 2 Bush 2 Carencro 2 Coushatta 2 Deridder 2 Downsville 2 Eunice 2 Gramercy 2 Greensburg 2 Hall Summit 2 Jonesville 2 MERAUX 2 Madisonville 2 Napoleonville 2 Patterson 2 Rayne 2 Stonewall 2 Violet 2 Woodworth 2 Zwolle 2 Amite City 1 Belle Rose 1 Berwick 1 Bossier 1 Boyce 1 Branch 1 Bridge City 1 Brusly 1 Bunkie 1 Chauvin 1 Churchpoint 1 Converse 1 Cut Off 1 Doyline 1 Dry Prong 1 Epps 1 Erath 1 Folsom 1 Frierson 1 Gray 1 Grayson 1 Harahan 1 Jeanerette 1 Jena 1 Joyce 1 Junction City 1 Kentwood 1 La Place 1 Luling 1 Lutcher 1 Monore 1 Morgan City, La 1 Morse 1 Nathitoches 1 Neworleans 1 Oakdale 1 Olla 1 Pierre Part 1 Quitman 1 Reserve 1 Rodessa 1 Ruston,La 1 Saint Bernard 1 Saint Joseph 1 Shreeport 1 Simmesport 1 Springfield 1 St. Gabriel 1 St.Martinville 1 Sterlington 1 Sunset 1 Talisheek 1 Terrytown 1 Vacherie 1 Westwego 1 broussard 1

Top Bail Bond Agents in Louisiana

A. Angel's Bail Bonds, LLC Baton Rouge (225) 371-9092 AAA BAIL SERVICE INC Baton Rouge (225) 356-4545 AAA Bail Bonds Inc BR Baton Rouge (225) 356-6680 ABC Star Bail Bonding Company LLC Baton Rouge (228) 288-9004 AFFILIATED LEGAL SERVICES, LLC Baton Rouge (225) 335-8597

Bail Bonds in Neighboring States

Looking for bail bond agents near the Louisiana border? Browse agents in these neighboring states:

Arkansas 72 agents Mississippi 166 agents Texas 470 agents

Frequently Asked Questions About Bail Bonds in Louisiana

How much does a bail bond cost in Louisiana?

Our state reference lists a premium rate of 12%. Permitted rates, fees and terms can change or depend on the transaction. Confirm current rules with the licensing authority and obtain written terms before paying.

How do I find a bail bondsman in Louisiana?

Use BailBondsHub to browse directory records in Louisiana by city or county. Confirm current licensing and hours with the state regulator and provider. The relevant court or jail may also publish current instructions.

Can I get a bail bond with no money down in Louisiana?

Payment, financing and collateral policies are not independently verified for each listing. Ask the provider for complete written costs and obligations before signing.

What types of bail bonds are available in Louisiana?

The most common types of bail bonds in Louisiana include: Surety bonds (through a bail bondsman), cash bonds (full amount paid to court), property bonds (using real estate as collateral), and federal bonds (for federal offenses). Immigration bonds are handled separately through ICE.