NEW JERSEY BAIL SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIC CRIMINAL OFFENSES
The Courts in New Jersey have bail guidelines which are to be followed by Judges in Determining the Amount of Bail in the Superior Court and Municipal Courts throughout the state. The guidelines contain a schedule of particular criminal charges, grade of offense, and corresponding suggested ranges for setting bail. The following is a compilation of the bail ranges prepared by the attorneys at our law firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall. If you have additional questions New Jersey Bail or are seeking more specific information, our lawyers are available 24/7 at 1-877-450-8301.
CHARGE
DEGREE
BAIL RANGE
10% CASH BAIL OPTION
Murder
1st Degree
$250,000 to $75,000
No 10%
Felony Murder
1st Degree
$250,000 to $750,000
No 10%
Kidnapping
1st Degree
$200,000 to $400,000
No 10%
2nd Degree
$100,000 to $200,000
No 10%
Aggravated Manslaughter
1st Degree
$200,000 to $500,000
No 10%
Manslaughter
2nd degree
$100,000 to $200,000
No 10%
Aggravated Sexual Assault
1st Degree
$150,000 to $300,000
No 10%
Sexual Assault
2nd Degree
$50,000 to $200,000
No 10%
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
3rd Degree
$25,000 to $100,000
10% permissible
Contempt of Domestic Violence Restraining Order
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $2,500
10% permissible
Death by Auto or Vessel
1st Degree
$150,000 to $350,000
10% permissible
2nd Degree
$50,000 to $150,000
10% permissible
Aggravated Assault
2nd Degree
$35,000 to $100,000
10% permissible
Aggravated Assault (with a deadly weapon)
3rd Degree
$20,000 to $50,000
10% permissible
Aggravated Assault (recklessly causing bodily injury w/ deadly weapon)
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10 permissible
Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death
3rd Degree
$15,000 to $35,000
10% permissible
Terroristic Threats
2nd Degree
$25,000 to $50,000
10% permissible
3rd Degree
$10,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
Stalking
3rd Degree
$20,000 to $50,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Criminal Restraint
3rd Degree
$10,000 to $25,000
10% permissible
Luring, Enticing Child, Attempts
2nd Degree
$50,000 to $100,000
10% permissible
Criminal Sexual Contact
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Lewdness
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Robbery
1st Degree
$100,000 to $250,000
No 10%
2nd Degree
$50,000 to $100,000
No 10%
Carjacking
1st Degree
$100,000 to $250,000
No 10%
Aggravated Arson
2nd Degree
$35,000 to $75,000
No 10%
Arson
3rd Degree
$10,000 to $35,000
10% permissible
Criminal Mischief
2nd Degree
$50,000 to $75,000
10% permissible
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $15,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Burglary
2nd Degree
$35,000 to $75,000
No 10%
3rd Degree
$10,000 to $50,000
10% permissible
Criminal Trespass
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Theft
2nd Degree
$35,000 to $75,000
10% permissible except if by extortion
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Shoplifting
2nd Degree
$35,000 to $75,000
10% permissible
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Forgery
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
2nd Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
False Identification (Driver's License or other document issues by governmental agency to verify identity or age; simulation)
2nd Degree
$35,000 to $75,000
10% permissible
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Bad Checks
2nd Degree
$35,000 to $75,000
10% permissible
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Credit Cards
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Endangering the Welfare of Children
1st Degree
$100,000 to $250,000
No 10%
2nd Degree
$50,000 to $100,000
No 10%
3rd Degree
$20,000 to $50,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Resisting Arrest, Eluding Officers
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $1,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Eluding
2nd Degree
$25,000 to $50,000
No 10%
3rd Degree
$10,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
Escape
2nd Degree
$25,000 to $50,000
No 10%
3rd Degree
$10,000 to $25,000
No 10%
Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing a Controlled Dangerous Substance
1st Degree
$100,000 to $250,000
No 10%
2nd Degree
$75,000 to $150,000
No 10%
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Distributing, Dispensing or Possessing Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute on or near School Property or School Bus
2nd Degree
$25,000 to $50,000
No 10%
3rd Degree
$10,000 to $25,000
10% permissible
Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance
3rd Degree
$5,000 to $10,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Prohibited Weapons and Devices
3rd Degree
$7,500 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purposes
2nd Degree
$50,000 to $100,000
No 10%
3rd Degree
$10,000 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Unlawful Possession of Weapons
3rd Degree
$7,500 to $20,000
10% permissible
4th Degree
$1,000 to $2,500
10% permissible
Simple Assault
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $2,500
10% permissible
Petty Disorderly Persons
$100 to $500
10% permissible
False Imprisonment
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $2,500
10% permissible
Disorderly Conduct
Petty Disorderly Persons
$100 to $500
10% permissible
Harassment
4th Degree
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Petty Disorderly Persons
$100 to $500
10% permissible
Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage by Person under Legal Age
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Possession of Alcoholic Beverage on School Property
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
Offering Alcoholic Beverages to Underage Persons
Disorderly Persons
$500 to $1,000
10% permissible
NEW JERSEY BAIL SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIC CRIMINAL OFFENSES
The Courts in New Jersey have bail guidelines which are to be followed by Judges in Determining the Amount of Bail in the Superior Court and Municipal Courts throughout the state. The guidelines contain a schedule of particular criminal charges, grade of offense, and corresponding suggested ranges for setting bail. The following is a compilation of the bail ranges prepared by the attorneys at our law firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall. If you have additional questions New Jersey Bail or are seeking more specific information, our lawyers are available 24/7 at 1-877-450-8301.
|
CHARGE |
DEGREE |
BAIL RANGE |
10% CASH BAIL OPTION |
|
Murder |
1st Degree |
$250,000 to $75,000 |
No 10% |
|
Felony Murder |
1st Degree |
$250,000 to $750,000 |
No 10% |
|
Kidnapping |
1st Degree |
$200,000 to $400,000 |
No 10% |
|
2nd Degree |
$100,000 to $200,000 |
No 10% |
|
|
Aggravated Manslaughter |
1st Degree |
$200,000 to $500,000 |
No 10% |
|
Manslaughter |
2nd degree |
$100,000 to $200,000 |
No 10% |
|
Aggravated Sexual Assault |
1st Degree |
$150,000 to $300,000 |
No 10% |
|
Sexual Assault |
2nd Degree |
$50,000 to $200,000 |
No 10% |
|
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact |
3rd Degree |
$25,000 to $100,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Contempt of Domestic Violence Restraining Order |
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Death by Auto or Vessel |
1st Degree |
$150,000 to $350,000 |
10% permissible |
|
2nd Degree |
$50,000 to $150,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Aggravated Assault |
2nd Degree |
$35,000 to $100,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Aggravated Assault (with a deadly weapon) |
3rd Degree |
$20,000 to $50,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Aggravated Assault (recklessly causing bodily injury w/ deadly weapon) |
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10 permissible |
|
Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury |
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death |
3rd Degree |
$15,000 to $35,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Terroristic Threats |
2nd Degree |
$25,000 to $50,000 |
10% permissible |
|
3rd Degree |
$10,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Stalking |
3rd Degree |
$20,000 to $50,000 |
10% permissible |
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Criminal Restraint |
3rd Degree |
$10,000 to $25,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Luring, Enticing Child, Attempts |
2nd Degree |
$50,000 to $100,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Criminal Sexual Contact |
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
Lewdness |
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Robbery |
1st Degree |
$100,000 to $250,000 |
No 10% |
|
2nd Degree |
$50,000 to $100,000 |
No 10% |
|
|
Carjacking |
1st Degree |
$100,000 to $250,000 |
No 10% |
|
Aggravated Arson |
2nd Degree |
$35,000 to $75,000 |
No 10% |
|
Arson |
3rd Degree |
$10,000 to $35,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Criminal Mischief |
2nd Degree |
$50,000 to $75,000 |
10% permissible |
|
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $15,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Burglary |
2nd Degree |
$35,000 to $75,000 |
No 10% |
|
3rd Degree |
$10,000 to $50,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Criminal Trespass |
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Theft |
2nd Degree |
$35,000 to $75,000 |
10% permissible except if by extortion |
|
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Shoplifting |
2nd Degree |
$35,000 to $75,000 |
10% permissible |
|
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Forgery |
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
2nd Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
False Identification (Driver's License or other document issues by governmental agency to verify identity or age; simulation) |
2nd Degree |
$35,000 to $75,000 |
10% permissible |
|
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Bad Checks |
2nd Degree |
$35,000 to $75,000 |
10% permissible |
|
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Credit Cards |
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Endangering the Welfare of Children |
1st Degree |
$100,000 to $250,000 |
No 10% |
|
2nd Degree |
$50,000 to $100,000 |
No 10% |
|
|
3rd Degree |
$20,000 to $50,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Resisting Arrest, Eluding Officers |
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Eluding |
2nd Degree |
$25,000 to $50,000 |
No 10% |
|
3rd Degree |
$10,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Escape |
2nd Degree |
$25,000 to $50,000 |
No 10% |
|
3rd Degree |
$10,000 to $25,000 |
No 10% |
|
|
Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing a Controlled Dangerous Substance |
1st Degree |
$100,000 to $250,000 |
No 10% |
|
2nd Degree |
$75,000 to $150,000 |
No 10% |
|
|
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Distributing, Dispensing or Possessing Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute on or near School Property or School Bus |
2nd Degree |
$25,000 to $50,000 |
No 10% |
|
3rd Degree |
$10,000 to $25,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance |
3rd Degree |
$5,000 to $10,000 |
10% permissible |
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Prohibited Weapons and Devices |
3rd Degree |
$7,500 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purposes |
2nd Degree |
$50,000 to $100,000 |
No 10% |
|
3rd Degree |
$10,000 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Unlawful Possession of Weapons |
3rd Degree |
$7,500 to $20,000 |
10% permissible |
|
4th Degree |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Simple Assault |
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
Petty Disorderly Persons |
$100 to $500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
False Imprisonment |
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $2,500 |
10% permissible |
|
Disorderly Conduct |
Petty Disorderly Persons |
$100 to $500 |
10% permissible |
|
Harassment |
4th Degree |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Petty Disorderly Persons |
$100 to $500 |
10% permissible |
|
|
Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage by Person under Legal Age |
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Possession of Alcoholic Beverage on School Property |
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
|
Offering Alcoholic Beverages to Underage Persons |
Disorderly Persons |
$500 to $1,000 |
10% permissible |
