California Penal Code 647(b)

Solicitation & Prostitution Bail Bonds

PC 647(b) — Fast Release, Low Bail

Solicitation and prostitution arrests under PC 647(b) carry relatively low bail — typically $1,000 to $5,000 for a first offense. Chad posts these bonds fast, with complete discretion. Call now.

PC 647(b) — What You Are Actually Facing

California Penal Code 647(b) covers solicitation of prostitution and prostitution itself. Both the person offering and the person soliciting can be charged. A first offense is a misdemeanor with bail typically set at $1,000 to $5,000. Repeat offenses escalate quickly — a third offense carries mandatory jail time and bail can reach $25,000 or more. Sting operations in cities like Los Angeles, Anaheim, Ontario, and Riverside result in multiple arrests at once, meaning families are all searching for help at the same time. Chad handles these cases fast.

Why discretion is not optional for these cases

The Man Who Walked In Crying

A man came into Chad's office. He was a grown man. He was crying.

He had been pulled over. Someone approached his car window. He was arrested for soliciting a prostitute. He had not been convicted of anything. He had not entered a plea. Under the law, he was innocent until proven guilty.

Before he could call his wife himself, a bail bond company had already called her. And his mother. And his sister. And his brother-in-law. Not just the immediate family — the extended family. All of them got a call from a stranger telling them exactly what he had been arrested for.

He asked Chad: how is that innocent until proven guilty? How can they do that? How can they call my whole family and tell them what I was arrested for before I even had a chance to explain anything?

Some people will say: if he did something like that, everyone should know. Chad has heard that argument. He disagrees. An arrest is not a conviction. And even if someone did something wrong, their family deserves to hear it from them — not from a stranger trying to make a commission.

"His whole family found out from a stranger before he could say a word. That is not innocent until proven guilty."

— Chad Conley

Chad does not buy arrest data. He does not cold-call family members. If you call him, it is because you chose to.

Read Chad's full position on bail bond cold calling

PC 647(b) Bail by Offense Level

Bail amounts are set by county schedule. Repeat offenses, prior convictions, and involvement of a minor dramatically increase bail.

Offense LevelTypical Bail
First offense — misdemeanor$1,000–$2,000
Second offense — misdemeanor$2,000–$5,000
Third or subsequent offense$5,000–$25,000
Solicitation involving a minor (PC 647.6)$10,000–$50,000
Pandering / pimping (PC 266h/266i)$25,000–$100,000

Why Families Call Chad for These Cases

Fast Turnaround

PC 647(b) bail is low. Once Chad has the cosigner information, he can typically post bond within 1–2 hours. These are not complicated bonds.

No Judgment

Chad has seen every situation. He does not ask why. He asks what he needs to get your person out.

Complete Discretion

Chad does not buy arrest data. He does not cold-call family members. He does not discuss cases with anyone outside the immediate cosigner relationship.

Sting Operation Experience

Sting operations produce multiple arrests at once. Chad knows how to move quickly when multiple families are calling at the same time.

All Southern California

Chad covers LA, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura counties. One call handles everything.

24/7 Availability

Solicitation arrests happen at night. Chad answers his phone around the clock.

Sting Operations — What Happens and What to Do

Law enforcement agencies in Southern California run regular solicitation sting operations, particularly in areas like the Harbor Gateway corridor in LA, Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim, Holt Avenue in Ontario, and University Avenue in Riverside. These operations arrest multiple people in a single night. If your loved one was arrested in a sting:

1

Do not panic

PC 647(b) is a misdemeanor for a first offense. Bail is low and release is fast.

2

Find out which jail

Sting arrests are typically processed at the local police department jail before transfer to county. Call the arresting agency to confirm location.

3

Call Chad immediately

The sooner you call, the sooner Chad can start the paperwork. He can begin the process before booking is even complete in some cases.

4

Have your ID ready

Chad will need your ID and basic information to start the bond. The process is fast for low-bail misdemeanors.

Cosigner Requirements

For PC 647(b) misdemeanor bonds, the requirements are minimal. Chad typically needs:

  • Valid government-issued photo ID
  • Proof of California residency
  • Basic employment or income information
  • Commitment to ensure the defendant appears at all court dates

For first-offense misdemeanor bonds under $5,000, Chad can often work with minimal documentation. Call and he will tell you exactly what he needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is bail for solicitation in California?
For a first-offense PC 647(b) misdemeanor, bail is typically $1,000 to $2,000. A second offense runs $2,000 to $5,000. Third and subsequent offenses can reach $25,000. Most of Chad's bonds are written at 6%, 7% or 8%. Smaller bonds, under $20,000, can be up to 10% because of posting fees. — so a $2,000 bail costs $200 to bond out.
Is solicitation a felony in California?
No. PC 647(b) solicitation and prostitution are misdemeanors in California, even for repeat offenses. Related charges like pandering (PC 266h) or pimping (PC 266i) are felonies with much higher bail. Solicitation involving a minor (PC 647.6) is also a separate, more serious charge.
How quickly can Chad post a solicitation bail bond?
Very fast. PC 647(b) bail is low and the paperwork is simple. Chad can typically post bond within 1–2 hours of receiving the cosigner information. He covers all of Southern California including LA, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura counties.
Will the bail bondsman call my family about the arrest?
Chad will not. He does not purchase arrest data, does not run background checks on family members, and does not make unsolicited calls to anyone connected to an arrest. If you call Chad, it is because you chose to. Every conversation is confidential.
Can someone be bailed out of a sting operation arrest the same night?
Yes, in most cases. Sting arrests are processed at the local police department jail. Once booking is complete and bail is set, Chad can post bond immediately. For first-offense misdemeanors, release the same night is common.

Call Chad Now — Fast Release for PC 647(b) Arrests

All of Southern California. Available 24/7. No judgment. Complete discretion.

After the bond

The bond is just the start. Chad stays with you.

Price matters. But a lot of bail companies are salespeople sitting at a desk. They sell you the bond on the phone that night, and after that you get passed from department to department. With Chad, the same person who writes your bond is the one who picks up when something comes up.

Missed a court date?

Call Chad right away. We help you get back on the court calendar and get it fixed before it gets worse.

Bail raised, or charges added?

We explain what happened and handle the change to the bond.

A new case, or an old one just now filed?

Sometimes charges show up for something from before. We work through it with you.

Questions about your payments?

You talk to us, not a collections department.

A real example (name changed)

Fred missed his court date, and he still owed a balance. Chad helped him anyway. He stayed up late with him and put together the paperwork to ask the court to reinstate his bond. On the way to court, Fred's car broke down and got towed, with the paperwork inside. So Chad did it all over again, and Fred came by the office to pick up a new set.

You could roll the dice on whoever quotes the cheapest bond on the phone. Or you could have a bondsman who picks up when it really matters.

Call Chad: 855⁠-⁠BAD⁠-⁠CHAD