Gila 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
Waiting to post bond in Payson can cost you a 90-mile drive later. If bail isn't posted quickly enough at the Payson substation, a transport bus takes the defendant south to Globe, and release then happens wherever they end up housed, not where they were arrested.
Booking
Gila County runs two facilities. The Gila County Adult Detention Center in Globe, 1100 South Street, (928) 425-4449, is the long-term, central booking hub. The Payson Jail Substation, 108 W. Main Street, is temporary only; without a bond posted within roughly 4 to 12 hours (timing depends on shift changes and the transport schedule), the defendant is moved to Globe.
Posting Bond
Standard misdemeanor DUI runs $500 to $1,500, extreme DUI up to $3,000, and felony (aggravated) DUI $5,000 to $15,000 or more. Getting a bond posted at the Payson substation before the transport bus departs is the single best way to shorten the whole process, even though physical release still happens at Globe once the bus has left. Both facilities pause processing during shift changes, typically 6 to 7 a.m. and p.m., and again when the transport bus itself is loading.
Visitation
Payson's visitation hours are notably limited: Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons only. Globe, as the primary facility, has broader visitation access.
Using a Bail Bond Agent
Browse licensed bail bondsmen serving Gila County in our bail bond directory — an agent can often post at the Payson substation on behalf of someone who will ultimately be released from Globe, so ask specifically about that option if timing matters.
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