PENAL CODE §1275 · SOURCE OF FUNDS · 24/7
1275 HOLD BAIL BONDS
IN CALIFORNIA
A 1275 hold means the court will not accept bail until you prove the money is from a lawful source. It is a paperwork problem, not a dead end — and it is one we handle every week.
What Is A 1275 Hold?
Under California Penal Code §1275, a court can require proof that bail money — and the premium paid to the bail agent — came from a legitimate, non-criminal source. Until that proof is accepted at a hearing, no bond can be posted, no matter how much cash is available.
How It Works
Confirm The Hold Exists
We check the booking record and the court file to confirm a 1275 hold is actually attached to the bail.
Identify Every Funding Source
Bank accounts, payroll, retirement, property equity, or a gift from a family member — every dollar must be traceable.
Assemble The Documentation
Bank statements, pay stubs, tax returns, escrow or title records, and declarations from anyone contributing funds.
The 1275 Hearing
Defense counsel presents the source-of-funds evidence. The judge either lifts the hold or asks for more documentation.
Bond Posted After The Hold Lifts
Once the hold is lifted, a licensed agent posts the bond and the release process begins immediately.
Who Qualifies
What Helps Clear A 1275 Hold
- Documented payroll or W-2 income for the cosigner
- Long-held bank accounts with consistent deposit history
- Home equity or a documented loan against real property
- Declarations and records from every person contributing money
- Defense counsel already engaged and calendaring the hearing
What Slows A 1275 Hold Down
- Cash with no deposit trail
- Large recent deposits that can't be explained
- Funds pooled from many contributors with no documentation
- Charges alleging financial crime, narcotics sales, or fraud
- Waiting to gather paperwork until the hearing date
The bail premium itself is subject to the same scrutiny — plan to document where the down payment comes from, not just the bond.
Real Cost Example
A 1275 hold does not change the premium. The premium is still 10% of the bail amount, and down-payment tiers still apply once the hold is lifted. What it changes is the timeline — the bond cannot be posted until the court accepts the source of funds.
| Total Bail | Standard 10% Premium | 1% Due Today | Remaining Financed Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $250 | $2,250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 | $4,500 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 | $9,000 |
| $250,000 | $25,000 | $2,500 | $22,500 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $45,000 |
Examples only. Down-payment tiers require approved credit and a qualifying cosigner, and apply only after the 1275 hold is lifted by the court.
Applies Across Every Charge Type
This option isn't tied to one charge — it can apply to any case that qualifies.
1275 Hold Bail Bonds FAQs
Straight answers about how this option works and whether it fits your case.
Prosecutors most often request one where the charges involve narcotics sales, fraud, theft, or organized crime — anywhere the court has reason to suspect bail could be paid with criminal proceeds.
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