Harris County Bail Statistics

According to public data, the average bail amount in Harris County is $15,235, with most bail amounts ranging between $1,000 and $15,000.

74,854 total bail records analyzed

$15,235

Average Bail Amount

$5,000

Median Bail Amount

49.0%

Personal Recognizance Bonds

Bail by Offense Level

Offense Level Average Bail Amount Number of Records % Personal Recognizance
Misdemeanor A $2,818 20,604 69.4%
Felony 3 $16,998 15,969 31.4%
State Jail Felony $6,528 12,755 64.2%
Felony 2 $29,734 11,345 13.2%
Misdemeanor B $1,562 10,539 69.7%
Felony 1 $92,273 3,607 8.3%
Capital Felony $1,241,515 33 0.0%
Misdemeanor C $5,250 2 0.0%

Bail by Offense Level

Misdemeanor A $2,818
20,604 cases
Felony 3 $16,998
15,969 cases
State Jail Felony $6,528
12,755 cases
Felony 2 $29,734
11,345 cases
Misdemeanor B $1,562
10,539 cases
Felony 1 $92,273
3,607 cases
Capital Felony $1,241,515
33 cases
Misdemeanor C $5,250
2 cases

Bail Type Distribution

Cash/Surety Bond 51.1%
Personal Recognizance 49.0%
Other 49.0%

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