Why Pomona Families Call Us for El Monte Court Cases
Our El Monte Courthouse bail bonds begin with one phone call. You can start by phone or through the site form, with no office to visit and no San Gabriel Valley drive.
You Hear From Us at Every Step
Your agent explains the paperwork before you sign and tells you once we file the bond. Ask about the next step at any point, and a person answers in plain words.
One Agency for Both Counties
El Monte is in Los Angeles County, and our agents also work San Bernardino County, including West Valley Detention Center. If a relative lands on either side of that line, one call covers it.
Respectful Contact, Never Harassment
We treat you and your references with courtesy. Our calls stay focused on the bond and the next court date, and we do not pester or pressure anyone.
Open Nights, Weekends and Holidays
Arrests ignore court hours, and so do we. Call (888) 998-9511 after midnight or on a holiday weekend, and an agent starts work on your bond as soon as you call.
A Real Person Answers, Day or Night
A live agent picks up at any hour. Have the defendant's full name and the courthouse ready, plus the case number if you have one, and the agent guides you from there.
How Bail Works at the El Monte Courthouse
Los Angeles County Superior Court runs the El Monte Courthouse. Cases nearer home may sit at Pomona Courthouse South or West Covina Courthouse, so read your court notice for the courthouse and department.
Address, Hours and Parking
The courthouse sits at 11234 East Valley Blvd., El Monte, California 91731. Call the main line at (626) 401-2200. The building opens at 8 a.m., and the clerk's office starts half an hour later. Both finish at 4:30 p.m., and it closes on weekends and court holidays. Parking in the adjacent structure costs a fee.
The Criminal Clerk and Six Courtrooms
The Criminal Clerk's Office is in Room 100 on the first floor, (626) 401-2298. The court lists six departments here, and the courthouse hears traffic cases and criminal cases, from misdemeanors to limited felony matters. The clerk of the court holding the case may accept bail (Penal Code 1269b).
Arraignment and Bail Review
Arraignment is the first hearing, where the court states the charges. Penal Code 825 requires it without unnecessary delay, at most 48 hours after arrest, with Sundays and holidays excluded. Anyone held on unpaid bail receives an automatic review within five days, unless waived (Penal Code 1270.2). Some charges get release before arraignment under the Pre-Arraignment Release Protocol.
Court Dates and Exoneration
Every date on the court notice is one the defendant must keep. Exoneration means the court ends the bond. The court cannot exonerate bail until 15 days after it enters a dismissal order (Penal Code 1303). Read more on what happens after posting bail.
Other Offices in the Building
The court also lists Pre-Trial Services in Room 103, (626) 459-8813, and the Public Defender in Room 113, (626) 575-4174, both on the first floor. We write bonds and cannot advise on a defense, so ask a defense attorney, or the Public Defender's office, about legal help.
Three Simple Steps to a Bail Bond
1
Initial Payment
Phone (888) 998-9511 whenever the arrest happens. Once you know the bail amount, you review and sign the agreement, then make a low down payment toward the standard 10% premium.
2
Customized Payment Plan
We split the remaining premium into a written payment schedule built around your budget. A long case adds no second premium, since California outlawed renewal premiums in 2022 (Penal Code 1276.1).
3
Securing Release
A licensed agent files the bond with the jail or station holding your relative. That facility sets its own release pace, and we keep your family posted until your relative walks out.
Pomona Neighborhoods We Serve
The phone intake works the same in Westmont, Lincoln Park, North Pomona and Wilton Heights. Interstate 10 crosses both Pomona and El Monte, but the paperwork needs no drive.
Pomona Jail & Court Directory
The directory below lists Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County jails and courthouses with addresses and phone numbers, including the El Monte Courthouse and the Pomona and West Covina courts nearby.
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | Pomona City Jail (Pomona Police Department) — 490 W Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766 | (909) 620-2131 | Directions |
| Jail | LASD Inmate Reception Center — 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 473-6100 | Directions |
| Jail | Twin Towers Correctional Facility — 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 893-5100 | Directions |
| Jail | Men's Central Jail — 441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 473-6100 | Directions |
| Jail | Century Regional Detention Facility — 11705 S Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262 | (213) 473-6100 | Directions |
| Jail | North County Correctional Facility — 29340 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 | (213) 473-6100 | Directions |
| Jail | Pitchess Detention Center North — 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 | (213) 473-6100 | Directions |
| Jail | Pitchess Detention Center South — 29330 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 | (213) 473-6100 | Directions |
| Court | Pomona Courthouse South — 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 | (909) 802-1100 | Directions |
| Court | West Covina Courthouse — 1427 West Covina Parkway, West Covina, CA 91790 | (626) 430-2600 | Directions |
| Court | El Monte Courthouse — 11234 E Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731 | (626) 401-2200 | Directions |
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | West Valley Detention Center — 9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 | (909) 708-8371 | Directions |
El Monte Courthouse Bail Bond FAQ
These answers cover the money questions families ask first, then the court rules that decide when a bond ends and what a missed court date costs.
How much is bail on a $1000 bond?
At the standard 10% premium filed with the state, a $1,000 bond costs $100. Veterans, union members and others who qualify may pay the filed 8% rate, which is $80. In most cases the premium is non-refundable, and dropped charges do not change that. See how bail bond costs work.
Can I do the whole thing online?
Not all of it. The application starts by phone or through the site form, so nothing starts with a trip to El Monte. Call (888) 998-9511 and an agent takes the details. The jail controls posting and release, and the defendant must attend each court date.
Can you go to jail for not paying bail bonds in California?
The debt alone cannot jail you (California Constitution, Article I, Section 10). An unpaid premium can lead a bail agent to surrender the defendant (Penal Code 1300), and missing court can bring a bench warrant and, without sufficient excuse, forfeiture (Penal Code 978.5, 1305). Call us before a payment is late.
Is it better to pay bail or bond?
Cash bail ties up the full amount. A bond costs a 10% premium, non-refundable in most cases. A relative's cash deposit returns in full after judgment only if the defendant makes every court date. The defendant's own deposit may first cover restitution, fines and costs (Penal Code 1297).
What is bail forfeiture in California?
If a defendant misses court without sufficient excuse, the court declares the bond forfeited under Penal Code 1305. The defendant then has 180 days, plus five days when the clerk mails notice, to appear. A court appearance within those days vacates the forfeiture and exonerates the bond.
Looking for a relative in custody? Use our Pomona inmate search.