Galveston County Bail Statistics
According to public data, the average bail amount in Galveston County is $21,118, with most bail amounts ranging between $1,500 and $15,000.
50,574 total bail records analyzed
$21,118
Average Bail Amount
$3,000
Median Bail Amount
26.9%
Personal Recognizance Bonds
Bail by Offense Level
| Offense Level | Average Bail Amount | Number of Records | % Personal Recognizance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor A | $7,597 | 14,877 | 27.1% |
| Misdemeanor B | $4,763 | 13,582 | 46.6% |
| Felony 3 | $38,308 | 8,361 | 13.9% |
| State Jail Felony | $27,539 | 7,676 | 19.9% |
| Felony 2 | $49,162 | 4,074 | 12.8% |
| Felony 1 | $100,084 | 1,999 | 1.6% |
| Capital Felony | $ | 5 | 0.0% |
Bail by Offense Level
Misdemeanor A
$7,597
Misdemeanor B
$4,763
Felony 3
$38,308
State Jail Felony
$27,539
Felony 2
$49,162
Felony 1
$100,084
Capital Felony
$
Bail Type Distribution
Cash/Surety Bond
68.0%
Personal Recognizance
26.9%
Bail Denied
5.1%
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Find Attorneys in Galveston CountyMost common charges in Galveston County
| Charge | Bail records | Median cash bail | Personal bond |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED | 3,132 | $1,500 | 56% |
| CRIMINAL TRESPASS | 2,514 | $2,500 | 37% |
| RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSP | 2,504 | $2,500 | 26% |
| ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY MEMBER | 2,318 | $2,500 | 15% |
| POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G | 2,240 | $10,000 | 31% |
| UNL CARRYING WEAPON | 2,025 | $2,500 | 53% |
| POSS MARIJ < 2OZ | 1,547 | $2,500 | 62% |
| POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G | 1,480 | $20,000 | 26% |
| EVADING ARREST DETENTION | 1,095 | $2,500 | 19% |
| DRIVING W/LIC INV W/PREV CONV/SUSP/W/O FIN RES | 1,081 | $1,500 | 65% |
| AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON | 964 | $40,000 | 0% |
| THEFT PROP >=$100<$750 | 862 | $2,500 | 40% |