MISDEMEANOR BOND SCHEDULE
‘The Dallas County Criminal Court Judges hereby establish guidelines for the setting of
bonds for Class A and B misdemeanor offenses committed in Dallas County. This schedule is
the minimum bond allowed at arraignment, However, the Magistrate setting the bond may set a
higher bond after evaluating the special circumstances conceming each offense und the future
safety of the complaining witness and the community while ensuring the appearance of the
defendant.
Bond Ranges:
CLASS B $500.00
CLASS A ‘$1,000.00
BMV $1,500.00
Dwi2" $1,500.00
ASSAULT F/V $1,500.00
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Ifa defendant is arrested and currently on bond with a pending case, the bond for the new case
will increase to $1,500.00.
‘An example of this situation is:
DWI1* Posted a $500.00 bond and case still pending
Arrested again for DWI 1" new bond will be $1,500.00
waa Presiding Judge
‘County Criminal Court #9