24/7 MN Felony Bail
Minnesota Felony
Bail Bonds
A felony arrest can leave families with urgent questions about custody, court hearings, bail amounts, and release requirements. GPS Bail Bonds provides 24/7 Minnesota bail bond assistance to help families understand court-authorized surety bonds, premium requirements, and the steps involved in arranging an eligible felony bond.
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- Not every felony case qualifies for a surety bond — the court's release order and underwriting decide.
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Felony Bail Bond Guide
Understanding the charge
What Is a Felony Charge in Minnesota?
- Under Minn. Stat. §609.02, subd. 2, a felony is a crime for which imprisonment of more than one year may be imposed.
- A misdemeanor carries up to 90 days and/or a $1,000 fine (subd. 3). A gross misdemeanor is any crime that is neither — generally up to one year (subd. 4).
- The classification reflects the maximum possible penalty, not an automatic sentence.
- The actual charge depends on the specific statute and the alleged conduct.
- A felony arrest does not automatically mean someone must buy a bail bond — the court's release order determines the options.
- Felonies do not share one bail amount, one court procedure or one set of release restrictions.
Statute information
Common Felony Charges in Minnesota
Many Minnesota statutes include felony-level offenses, and whether a case is a felony depends on the statute, the alleged facts and sometimes prior convictions. One rule applies to every card below: the court sets bail and release conditions under Minn. R. Crim. P. 6.02, and a commercial surety's underwriting decision is a separate step that comes afterward. None of these categories carries a set bail amount.
Minn. Stat. §§609.221–609.224
Felony Assault
- First through fourth degree: great or substantial bodily harm, dangerous weapons, or protected victims such as officers
- Fifth degree becomes a felony after specified prior convictions (§609.224, subd. 4)
- Classification
- First through fourth degree, and enhanced fifth degree, are felonies; basic fifth degree is not.
- History & circumstances
- Qualifying prior assault convictions within the statutory window can raise the level.
- Release considerations
- Injury, weapon or protected-victim allegations often lead to closer review, and contact restrictions are common.
Defined by the level of harm alleged and who the alleged victim is.
View Minnesota Assault Bail Bonds GuideMinn. Stat. §§609.2242, 609.2247
Felony Domestic Assault
- Domestic assault within ten years of two or more qualified prior convictions (§609.2242, subd. 4)
- Domestic assault by strangulation (§609.2247)
- Classification
- A felony when the prior-conviction enhancement or the strangulation statute applies.
- History & circumstances
- A prior arrest alone does not count — the enhancement needs qualifying convictions.
- Release considerations
- Domestic no-contact orders and protection orders can stay in place after release, and §629.72 can affect timing.
Defined by the relationship between the people involved, not only the conduct.
View Domestic Assault Bail Bonds GuideMinn. Stat. §§152.021–152.025
Felony Drug Charges
- First through fifth degree controlled-substance crimes
- Graded by drug type, amount, sale vs. possession, and locations such as school zones
- Classification
- Each degree from first to fifth is generally a felony, with exceptions written into the statutes.
- History & circumstances
- Prior drug convictions and aggravating factors in §152.01 can affect the degree.
- Release considerations
- Courts may order chemical-use evaluation, testing or treatment as release conditions.
The only category graded mainly by substance and quantity.
Minnesota Drug Charge Bail Bonds GuideMinn. Stat. §609.582
Burglary
- Entering a building without consent with intent to commit a crime, or committing a crime inside
- Degree depends on whether it was a dwelling, occupied, or involved a weapon or assault
- Classification
- First through third degree are felonies; fourth degree is a gross misdemeanor.
- History & circumstances
- An occupied dwelling or weapon allegation raises the degree.
- Release considerations
- Courts may order no contact with the property or the people who live there.
Defined by unlawful entry — the crime intended inside can be anything.
View Burglary Bail Bonds GuideMinn. Stat. §§609.24, 609.245
Robbery & Aggravated Robbery
- Taking property from a person by force or threat of force
- Aggravated robbery: alleged dangerous weapon or bodily harm
- Classification
- Simple and aggravated robbery are felonies.
- History & circumstances
- Weapon or injury allegations move the case to aggravated robbery.
- Release considerations
- As a crime against a person, it can draw closer public-safety review and a pretrial bail evaluation.
Differs from theft because force or threat against a person is alleged.
Minn. Stat. §169A.24
Felony DWI
- DWI within ten years of three or more qualified prior impaired-driving incidents
- Or after a prior felony DWI or certain criminal vehicular operation convictions
- Classification
- First-degree DWI is a felony.
- History & circumstances
- Felony status depends on qualified prior incidents or convictions.
- Release considerations
- §169A.44 sets mandatory release conditions such as alcohol monitoring, and the §629.471 bail caps do not apply.
The only category here where prior driving incidents, not the current conduct, make it a felony.
View Minnesota DWI Bail Bonds GuideMinn. Stat. §§609.165, 624.713
Felony Weapons Charges
- Possession of a firearm by an ineligible person, including after a crime-of-violence conviction
- Other weapon offenses graded by statute and circumstances
- Classification
- Classification depends on the specific statute and subdivision.
- History & circumstances
- Prior convictions often determine whether possession itself is a crime.
- Release considerations
- Courts commonly order no firearm possession as a release condition.
Often a possession offense based on who the person is, not how the weapon was used.
Minn. Stat. §§609.52, 609.625
Serious Property & Financial Crimes
- Theft, graded largely by the value of property (§609.52, subd. 3)
- Forgery, fraud and related offenses
- Classification
- Felony-level when statutory value thresholds or circumstances are met.
- History & circumstances
- Some prior convictions can raise the level for lower-value thefts.
- Release considerations
- Courts may order restrictions related to the alleged victim or financial accounts.
The only category graded mainly by dollar value.
Minn. Stat. ch. 609
Other Serious Felony Allegations
- Homicide offenses
- Criminal sexual conduct offenses
- Classification
- Felonies under their specific statutes.
- History & circumstances
- The charging document and court record control.
- Release considerations
- Often involve a pretrial bail evaluation and closer review; commercial bail is not automatically available.
Carry the most serious penalties in Minnesota law.
This is general information, not legal advice. Statutory language can change — always check the current text on the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes website and speak with a criminal defense attorney about a specific charge.
Pretrial release
How Does Felony Bail Work in Minnesota?
Felony release has three separate stages: (1) the court decides money bail and release conditions under Minn. R. Crim. P. 6.02; (2) for qualifying offenses, a pretrial bail evaluation under Minn. Stat. §629.74 informs that decision; (3) if a surety bond is authorized, GPS and its surety complete commercial underwriting. A felony charge by itself does not set one standard bail amount.
Personal Recognizance & Unsecured Bonds
The court may release someone on their promise to appear, or on an unsecured appearance bond with no money paid upfront.
Nonmonetary & Conditional Release
The court may impose lawful conditions such as supervision, travel limits or check-ins — with or without money bail.
Monetary Bail & Surety Bonds
Where money bail is set and a surety bond is allowed, a licensed bail bond producer can post the bond for a premium.
What the Judge Considers
- The nature and circumstances of the alleged offense
- Prior court-appearance history and criminal history
- Community and family ties
- Information about appearance or public safety
Pretrial Bail Evaluation (§629.74)
Minnesota requires a pretrial bail evaluation for certain listed offenses, including qualifying crimes of violence — not automatically every felony arrest.
Warrants, Holds & Supervision
Other holds, court orders or custody jurisdictions — such as a probation hold, another county's warrant or a federal detainer — can prevent release even after bail is posted on this case.
Conditional vs. Unconditional Bail
Rule 6.02 lets a court set bail in different forms. The court's order controls which applies.
Minn. R. Crim. P. 6.02
Conditional Release
- Release subject to court-ordered conditions
- May include supervision, travel or contact limits
- Bail may be set alongside conditions
Minn. R. Crim. P. 6.02
Unconditional Bail
- A money bail amount without added conditions
- Set as prescribed by the governing rule
- Usually higher than bail with conditions
Separate from the court
Underwriting
- GPS and its surety review each bond
- Considers cosigner and collateral
- Never overrides the court's order
Not every felony case is eligible for the same release arrangement. GPS cannot set, lower or change bail or conditions.
Bail conditions and amounts are decided through the court process. Ask a defense attorney or the court about the terms of a specific order.
Costs
How Much Does a Felony Bail Bond Cost in Minnesota?
There is no standard felony bail amount. A court decides whether bail is set and how much; a bail bond producer then charges a premium based on the approved filed surety rate and Minnesota law.
Court-set bail amount
Set by the court for the individual case. GPS cannot set, lower or guarantee it.
Approved surety bond premium
The fee for the bond, based on the surety's approved filed rate, with a $100 minimum. Generally not refundable.
Minimum upfront premium payment
At least 50% of the premium on bonds of $10,000 or less, and at least 30% above $10,000, before posting.
Remaining premium obligations
Any permitted balance requires a signed promissory note and must be paid within the time limits in Minnesota law.
Collateral requirements
Higher felony bonds may require collateral, depending on underwriting review.
Cosigner responsibilities
A cosigner (indemnitor) may be responsible for the full bond amount if the defendant does not appear in court.
Cash Bail vs. a Surety Bond
- Cash bail: the full court-set amount is paid to the court. It may be returned at the end of the case, subject to court rules and deductions.
- Surety bond: when the court authorizes it, a licensed bail bond producer guarantees the full amount. You pay a non-refundable premium instead of the full bail.
- Court-ordered release conditions are separate from — and not part of — any bond premium.
Illustration only: Minnesota law sets a $100 minimum premium. Any calculator percentage is hypothetical — GPS confirms the actual premium in writing before anything is signed.
Estimated cost breakdown
Enter a bail amount to begin
Use the court-set bond amount from the jail or court.
Estimates are for informational purposes only and are not a binding quote or financing offer. Actual premiums are based on the applicable approved surety rate. Payment arrangements depend on eligibility, underwriting, and Minnesota law. Call GPS Bail Bonds for a case-specific quote.
Calculator results are illustrations only — not a GPS quote. Your actual premium is confirmed by GPS before anything is signed.
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Payment
Minnesota Felony Bail Bond Payment Options
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 60M sets minimum rules for collecting bail bond premiums at the surety's approved filed rate, and for handling collateral. Any payment arrangement must fit within those rules.
Bonds of $10,000 or less
- At least 50% of the premium is collected before posting, with a receipt
- Any balance requires a signed promissory note and full payment within four months of posting
Bonds over $10,000
- At least 30% of the premium is collected before posting, with a receipt
- Any balance requires a signed promissory note and full payment within twelve months of posting
- These are legal minimums, not a promise of a payment plan. Eligibility depends on the bond, underwriting approval and the cosigner.
- Minnesota sets a $100 minimum premium. Promissory notes must use an approved form; annual interest cannot exceed 6%.
- Collateral (§60M.03): any collateral accepted must be documented and receipted, and is returned after the bond is discharged — subject to any outstanding obligations. Return is not automatic the moment the defendant appears in court.
- Indemnity agreements and cosigner obligations should be reviewed carefully before signing. No collateral-free arrangement or approval is guaranteed.
Why GPS
Why Choose GPS for a Felony Bail Bond?
GPS Bail Bonds helps Minnesota families understand felony bail and bond requirements, day or night. We don't provide criminal defense representation, control release decisions or override court orders.
Available 24 Hours a Day
- Calls answered nights, weekends and holidays
- Help when an arrest happens after hours
Felony Bail Requirements
- What a bail amount or release condition means
- How holds and court orders affect release
Minnesota Jail & Court Procedures
- Familiar with Minnesota bail requirements
- Experience with county jail posting procedures
Clear Premium & Paperwork
- Premium, collateral and cosigner duties in plain language
- No hidden obligations
Authorized Surety Bonds
- Whether a surety bond is authorized
- What underwriting may require
Statewide Service Coverage
- Based in the Big Lake area
- Helping families across Minnesota counties
Bond availability
Can You Get Bail for a Felony in Minnesota?
Felony status alone does not decide the bail amount or whether someone needs a surety bond. These questions do — and a bail bond company never decides whether someone is legally released.
Has monetary bail been set?
Confirm the actual court order and whether a financial condition was imposed.
Is a surety bond authorized?
Verify the form of bail the court order allows.
Are release conditions in effect?
Supervision, travel limits or other lawful conditions may apply.
Are there warrants or other holds?
A separate hold can keep someone in custody even after bail is posted.
Is another hearing required?
The court may need to set or review bail before release.
Can GPS and its surety approve it?
Commercial underwriting approval is separate from the court's decision.
Release decisions belong to the court. GPS's decision to write a bond is a separate business decision based on underwriting.
Serious cases
Bail Bond Assistance for Serious Felony Allegations
These circumstances can complicate the process, but none of them sets a universal bail outcome on its own:
- Felony charges involving alleged violence
- Dangerous weapon allegations
- Serious bodily injury
- Multiple pending charges
- Prior failure-to-appear warrants
- Existing probation holds
- Additional jurisdictional holds
- Higher court-set bail amounts
- Complex surety underwriting
- Court-ordered restrictions
Practical next steps
What Happens After a Felony Arrest in Minnesota?
Someone arrested on a felony may be held pending judicial review. Release timing varies by court order, facility processing and other holds.
Confirm identity and arrest location
Get the defendant's full legal name, date of birth and the city or county of arrest.
Locate the holding jail or facility
Check the county's official jail roster or call the jail to confirm where the person is held.
Confirm court appearance and bail status
Ask whether the person has appeared before a judge and whether bail or conditions were set.
Identify orders, warrants and holds
Ask about release conditions, other warrants, probation holds or detainers.
Contact GPS about authorized bond options
Discuss whether a surety bond is allowed and what underwriting may require.
Prepare information and follow court instructions
Gather documents for the cosigner and follow every court and release requirement.
For families in Big Lake, Elk River and the rest of Sherburne County, see the Sherburne County bail bonds guide. GPS helps with felony bail bonds statewide.
The process
How Felony Bail Bonds Work in Minnesota
When a surety bond is authorized, GPS's role generally follows these five steps. Posting a bond does not guarantee immediate release.
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Be prepared
What to Have Ready When Calling About Felony Bail
Knowing the exact felony charge or case number can help, but it isn't necessary to start a GPS assistance request.
Defendant's Full Legal Name
As it would appear on booking records.
Date of Birth or Approximate Age
Helps confirm the right person on a roster.
County or City of Arrest
Tells us which jail is most likely holding them.
Jail or Booking Number
Helpful if you have it, but not required.
Bail Amount & Court Information
Any bail amount, hearing date or court you've been told about.
Your Contact Info & Relationship
So we can reach you and explain cosigner options.
FAQs
Felony Bail Bonds FAQs
Minnesota-specific answers to the questions families ask us most.
Not sure where someone is held? See our Sherburne County bail bonds guide.
Often, yes — but the court decides. Under Rule 6.02 a judge may release on recognizance or conditions, or set money bail. A bail bond is an option only when money bail is set and a surety bond is allowed.
Service area
Minnesota Counties We Serve
GPS Bail Bonds is based in the Big Lake area and helps families with felony bail bonds across Minnesota, including these counties.
Sherburne County
Serving Big Lake, Elk River, Becker, Zimmerman, and surrounding Sherburne County communities.
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Wright County
Bail bond assistance for Monticello, Albertville, Otsego, Buffalo, and communities throughout Wright County.
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Stearns County
Helping families navigate bail bonds in St. Cloud, Sartell, Waite Park, and surrounding Stearns County communities.
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Anoka County
Helping families throughout Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids, and neighboring communities understand their bail options.
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Hennepin County
Bail bond assistance for Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Bloomington, and other Hennepin County communities.
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Isanti County
Serving Cambridge, Isanti, and surrounding communities with Minnesota bail bond assistance.
Explore Isanti CountyCounty guides beyond Sherburne are coming soon. GPS helps families throughout Minnesota — reach out any time.
Need Help With a Minnesota Felony Bail Bond?
GPS Bail Bonds provides 24/7 assistance for families seeking information about eligible felony bail bonds, court-authorized release options, premium requirements, and the next steps.
- Crime classifications — §609.02 (opens an external site)
- Assault — §§609.221–609.224 (opens an external site)
- Controlled substances — §152.021 (opens an external site)
- Burglary — §609.582 (opens an external site)
- Felony DWI — §169A.24 (opens an external site)
- Pretrial bail evaluation — §629.74 (opens an external site)
- Minn. R. Crim. P. 6 (opens an external site)
- Bail bond premiums — §60M.02 (opens an external site)
- Collateral — §60M.03 (opens an external site)
Sources checked October 11, 2026. Minnesota legal-content review pending. General information only — not legal advice. Consult a Minnesota attorney about your case.