Bail Bonds for PC 273a — Child Abuse & Endangerment
PC 273a child abuse and endangerment carries a $100,000 bail at booking. These cases move fast — CPS involvement, protective orders, and bail hearings can happen within hours. Call 855-BAD-CHAD immediately.
What Is PC 273a — Child Abuse / Child Endangerment?
California Penal Code 273a(a) makes it a felony to willfully cause or permit a child to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, or to willfully cause or permit a child to be placed in a situation where their health is endangered, under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death. PC 273a covers a wide range of conduct — from direct physical abuse to leaving a child in a dangerous situation (a hot car, an unsafe environment, or in the care of someone known to be dangerous). Bail is set at $100,000 at booking for the felony version of this charge.
Elements of the Charge
- Willfully causing or permitting a child to suffer physical pain or mental suffering
- Or placing a child in a dangerous situation
- Under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death
- The child is under 18 years of age
PC 273a Bail Amounts in Southern California
| Scenario | Bail Amount |
|---|---|
| PC 273a(a) — felony child endangerment, first offense | $100,000 |
| PC 273a with great bodily injury to child | $100,000 – $250,000 |
| PC 273a with prior child abuse conviction | $250,000+ |
| PC 273d — corporal injury to child (physical abuse) | $100,000 |
Misdemeanor child endangerment charges are not covered here. Bail amounts shown are for felony PC 273a charges. Set by county bail schedule; may be modified at arraignment.
Your cost for a bail bond on a $100,000 bail is $10,000.
CPS Involvement & Protective Orders in PC 273a Cases
In virtually every PC 273a arrest, Child Protective Services (CPS) will open an investigation — often before the defendant even reaches the jail. CPS can remove children from the home immediately and seek a court order restricting contact. At arraignment, the judge will almost always issue a Criminal Protective Order (CPO) prohibiting contact with the child and potentially other family members. These cases move extremely fast. Posting bail before arraignment gives your loved one the ability to work with their attorney, respond to CPS, and participate in their own defense — rather than doing all of that from a jail cell.
PC 273a Arraignment — Act Immediately
Child abuse and endangerment cases are treated with maximum urgency by prosecutors and judges. Bail is rarely reduced at arraignment — and can be raised if the injuries are severe or there are prior convictions. Posting bail before arraignment locks in the $100,000 booking bail. We post bail at all Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County jails 24/7.
How to Post Bail on a PC 273a Charge
Call 855-BAD-CHAD Immediately
Call us the moment someone is arrested for PC 273a. These cases move fast — CPS, protective orders, and arraignment can all happen within 24–48 hours.
We Verify the Booking & Bail
We search the county inmate database, confirm the $100,000 bail, and walk you through payment options.
Sign From Your Phone — No Printer
All paperwork is handled electronically. Sign from your phone at home. No office visit, no printer, no fax required.
Bond Posted — They're Released
We post the bond at the facility. They're released and can work with their attorney and respond to CPS as a free person.
Related Resource
Child endangerment charges often trigger CPS investigations and custody proceedings alongside the criminal case. If CPS is involved, bail is only the first step.
Arrested for PC 273a? Call Us Now.
We post bail for child abuse and endangerment charges at all Southern California jails 24/7. These cases move fast — call immediately.
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Not legal advice. The information on this page is based on Chad Conley's 15+ years as a licensed bail bondsman, plus additional experience as an investigator and bounty hunter and is intended to help families understand the general process. It is not legal advice, and Chad Conley is not an attorney. Every case is different. If you have legal questions about your specific situation, please consult a licensed attorney.