Denton County Bail Statistics
The average bail amount in Denton County is $9,882, with most ranging between $1,500 and $5,000.
$9,882
Average Bail Amount
$2,500
Median Bail Amount
10.0%
Personal Recognizance Bonds
Bail by Offense Level
| Offense Level | Average Bail | Case Count | Personal Recognizance % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class C Misdemeanor | $262 | 4 | 25.0% |
| Class B Misdemeanor | $2,231 | 10,871 | 12.5% |
| Class A Misdemeanor | $4,724 | 10,494 | 8.5% |
| State Jail Felony | $5,975 | 5,321 | 11.1% |
| Third Degree Felony | $15,034 | 4,944 | 7.8% |
| Second Degree Felony | $32,353 | 1,928 | 7.3% |
| First Degree Felony | $97,445 | 927 | 8.8% |
| Capital Felony | $1,150,000 | 7 | 0.0% |
Bail for Common Charges in Denton County
| Charge | Average Bail | Median Bail | Cases | Personal Recognizance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.04 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED | $2,442 | $2,000 | 4,059 | 4.5% |
| 22.01(a)(1) ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY MEMBER | $4,476 | $2,500 | 2,329 | 4.6% |
| 481.115(b) POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G | $4,060 | $2,500 | 1,890 | 12.4% |
| 30.05(d)(1) CRIMINAL TRESPASS | $2,126 | $1,500 | 1,595 | 30.5% |
| 31.03(e)(2)(A) THEFT PROP >=$100<$750 | $1,588 | $1,500 | 1,342 | 14.9% |
| 49.04(c) DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/OPEN ALCH CONTAINER | $2,409 | $2,000 | 1,120 | 6.4% |
| 49.09(a) DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 2ND | $6,299 | $5,000 | 1,097 | 5.3% |
| 46.02(b) UNL CARRYING WEAPON | $3,010 | $2,500 | 993 | 10.9% |
| 481.115(c) POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G | $5,630 | $5,000 | 809 | 11.9% |
| 38.03(a) RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSP | $3,210 | $2,500 | 789 | 11.9% |