Apache County DUI Bail Guide
Bail amounts, how bonds work, and what to expect when getting released.
Last verified: July 12, 2026
DUI Bail Amounts
| Offense | Bail |
|---|---|
| 1st Offense | $500 – $1,000 |
| 2nd Offense | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Felony (3rd+) | $10,000+ |
| With Child | $10,000+ |
Amounts vary by criminal history, BAC level, and circumstances. Bondsman fee: 10% (non-refundable).
Where to Post Bail
How Bail Bonds Work
The Process
Contact a bondsman
Available 24/7
Pay 10% fee
Non-refundable
Bondsman posts bail
They guarantee the court
You're released
Must attend all court dates
Co-Signer Warning
If you co-sign, you are legally responsible if the defendant fails to appear.
- 100% liable for full bail amount
- Collateral (house, car) can be seized
- Cannot cancel once signed
Release Timeline
Booking
2-8 hrsFingerprints, photos, background check
Arraignment
24-48 hrsJudge sets bail amount
Bail Posted
1-4 hrsPaperwork signed, fee paid
Release
2-6 hrsProperty returned
Booking
2-8 hours
Fingerprints, photos, background check
Arraignment
24-48 hours
Judge sets bail amount
Bail Posted
1-4 hours
Paperwork signed
Release
2-6 hours
Property returned
Total: 12-48 Hours
Weekends and holidays take longer.
FAQ
A bail bondsman who arrives at the Apache County jail at 1:35 p.m. is out of luck until 3:30. The jail locks down completely every single day, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., no releases or paperwork processed at all during that window, no matter how ready the payment is.
Booking
Whether the arrest was made by the Sheriff's Office, St. Johns PD, or a cross-commissioned Navajo Police officer, defendants are booked at the Apache County Adult Detention Facility, 370 South Washington St in St. Johns, (928) 337-4321 or (800) 352-1850. Inmate status can be checked online through the CrimeGraphics roster.
Posting Bond
Standard misdemeanor DUI bond runs $500 to $2,500 depending on BAC and prior history, set by a pre-established schedule when a judge isn't immediately available nights and weekends. Felony (aggravated) DUI bond often runs $10,000 or more, or gets denied outright until an Initial Appearance, which happens by video within 24 hours to avoid transporting people across the county's enormous distances. The jail lobby has a kiosk accepting cash and cards for inmate accounts; a local bail bond agent is the typical route for anything beyond a small bond, charging the standard 10% premium.
Visitation
In-person visitation runs Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday, 9 to 11 a.m.; there's no visitation at all on Monday or Wednesday.
The Release Gap
The most serious logistical problem in Apache County comes after release, not before it. Someone arrested near Sanders on a Friday night and transported to St. Johns can bond out Saturday morning only to find themselves stranded: their car is impounded 50 to 80 miles away, there's no public transit connecting these towns, and rideshare is essentially nonexistent out here. Families should plan to pick the person up directly at the jail rather than assume they'll find their own way, since "find a ride" often isn't a realistic option in this part of the state.
Using a Bail Bond Agent
Browse licensed bail bondsmen serving Apache County in our bail bond directory if a felony bond or a cash shortfall makes a surety bond the more realistic option.
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