Juvenile Bail Bonds in Connecticut

In juvenile court, no bail bond is used. A judge decides at a detention hearing whether the child can go home. If the case is transferred to adult court, bail is set and a bondsman can post it.

Juvenile court handles cases involving children accused of crimes committed between ages 10 and 17. People 18 and older are treated as adults.

Cases involving children aged 15 to 17 charged with a Class A felony or most Class B felonies are automatically transferred. Other felonies can be transferred after a hearing.

If a child is held in detention, a hearing must be held the next business day after the arrest.

When bail is set in adult court, the premium follows state-approved rates: up to 10% of the first $5,000 and up to 7% of the amount above that.

A parent, guardian or other responsible adult usually signs as co-signer and agrees to help the young person attend court.

Sometimes. The law allows certain transferred cases to be returned to juvenile court. A defense attorney can explain whether this is possible.

Yes. Children have the right to counsel, and the Office of Chief Public Defender represents children who qualify.

Juvenile records are generally confidential, but adult court cases are public. Ask a lawyer how a specific case may affect your child’s record.

Connecticut law gives children special protections during questioning. Ask to be present and speak with a lawyer before your child answers questions.

No. The premium is earned when the bond is posted and is not refunded, but any collateral is returned once the case closes.

Yes. We help families across all 8 Connecticut counties and post bonds at every adult courthouse in the state.

People 18 and older are charged as adults, and bail is set in adult court. We can post the bond, and a parent can co-sign.

A judge will review detention at the next-day hearing. Bring proof of a stable home, school records and anything that shows your child can safely come home.

Yes. Students arrested by campus or local police are treated as adults if they are 18 or older, and we post bonds for those arrests.

Yes. We handle every case involving young people with complete discretion and share details only with the court and the people you approve.

No. Juvenile bail bonds apply only when a case is in adult court and a judge sets bail. Most cases stay in juvenile court, where a judge decides on detention instead.

The court and the defense attorney will tell you. You can also call us, and we can help confirm which court has the case and whether juvenile bail bonds are needed.

Bring proof of your child’s school enrollment, a stable home and any counseling or activities, and be ready to explain how you will supervise them.

Usually, yes. Courts often require school attendance as a condition of release.

The court can change the conditions or order detention again. If the case is in adult court and a bond was posted, the bond may also be affected.

Parents play a key role. If a parent co-signs juvenile bail bonds in adult court, they agree to help make sure every court date is kept.