
An arrest for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI) or a serious traffic offense is overwhelming and can happen anywhere, at any hour. Louisiana Bail Agents provides immediate, 24/7 bail bond services for those detained on traffic-related charges—from first-offense DWI in Covington to Reckless Driving in New Orleans, and warrants for unpaid tickets in Jefferson or Tangipahoa Parishes.Our local expertise across the 22nd JDC (St. Tammany), 21st JDC (Tangipahoa), and the 24th JDC (Jefferson) ensures the fastest path from booking to release.
In Louisiana, DWI charges are criminal offenses requiring a bail bond for release. The bond amount is typically set by a magistrate or judge, factoring in the severity (BAC level), the number of prior offenses, and any aggravating circumstances (e.g., child endangerment).
Bail Complexity
Typical Release Conditions
Standard bond schedule often applies, allowing faster release.
Required participation in substance abuse programs, restricted driving.
Higher bail, potentially requiring a bond hearing. (BAC ≥0.15 or minor in the vehicle).
Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation.
Higher bail, stricter conditions. Minimum mandatory jail time.
Extended license suspension, judicial monitoring.
Felony Charge. Highest bail amounts; collateral almost always required.
Lengthy jail/prison time, vehicle seizure possible.
While most traffic citations are resolved by paying a fine, certain serious moving violations result in immediate arrest and booking, requiring a commercial bail bond for release. Following are some common arrestable traffic violations requiring bail:
If you have an outstanding warrant for an unpaid traffic ticket or FTA, you can be arrested anytime. Louisiana Bail Agents can often secure a warrant bond quickly, allowing you to get released without spending extended time in custody. We specialize in warrants issued by local courts in Gretna, Kenner, New Orleans, and other municipal jurisdictions.
Our deep understanding of local court schedules and jail processing times ensures efficient service in every city we cover:
Call us as soon as the booking process (fingerprinting, photo) is completed. Provide the full name, date of birth, and detention location (e.g., Jefferson Parish Correctional Center).
We verify the specific bail amount set by the judge or the parish's standard bail schedule.
You pay the state-mandated non-refundable 12% premium of the total bond amount.
Our licensed agent posts the bond at the appropriate parish jail (e.g., St. John Parish Jail in LaPlace or the Hammond City Jail)
If you have an outstanding warrant for an unpaid traffic ticket or FTA, you can be arrested anytime. Louisiana Bail Agents can often secure a warrant bond quickly, allowing you to get released without spending extended time in custody. We specialize in warrants issued by local courts in Gretna, Kenner, New Orleans, and other municipal jurisdictions.
Yes. The premium is mandated by Louisiana state law at 12% of the total bond amount (LA R.S. 22:1443). If a traffic charge has a $1,000 bond, you pay us $120. This fee is non-negotiable and non-refundable.
For most DWI charges, a common condition of release is the requirement to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on your vehicle, especially if your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) was 0.15% or higher, or if it is a subsequent offense. Failure to comply can result in the forfeiture of the bond.
Yes. We specialize in posting bonds to clear arrest warrants issued by local courts for Failure to Appear (FTA) on traffic tickets. Once the warrant bond is posted, you are released and given a new court date to address the original traffic offense.
For most low-to-mid-range misdemeanor bonds, collateral is often not required, only the 12% fee and a qualified co-signer. However, for high-amount felony bonds, collateral (such as a mortgage, car title, or cash) is almost always necessary to protect the bail agency's financial guarantee to the court.
The fastest way is to call us immediately. We need the defendant’s full name, DOB, and the specific parish jail location. Having a co-signer ready with valid ID and payment information is the next best step, as all legal documentation must be completed before we can post the bond.