Bail Bonds in Menifee, CA: 24/7 Bail at Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
When someone is arrested in Menifee, they are usually booked into Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta, the main jail for southwest Riverside County. Bright Bail Bonds is a licensed California bail agency (CA DOI License #1N13383) with an office in Lake Elsinore, about 15–20 minutes from central Menifee. We post bail at Byrd 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 888-669-0295 and a licensed agent answers, in English or Spanish.
Where are people taken after an arrest in Menifee?
Menifee has its own police department, but no jail for holding people after booking. After an arrest by the Menifee Police Department, the Riverside County Sheriff or the CHP, most people are booked into:
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (also called the Southwest Detention Center)
30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563
Jail information: (951) 696-3050
Byrd books arrests from all of Menifee, including Sun City, Quail Valley, Romoland and Menifee Lakes. Some people are later moved to Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside, depending on charges and housing.
Don't know where your loved one is? Call us with their full name and date of birth and we will check the Riverside County Sheriff's inmate system for free.
How much does a bail bond cost in Menifee?
In California, the usual bail bond premium is 10% of the bail amount, a rate filed with the California Department of Insurance. Bail itself is set by the Riverside County Superior Court bail schedule or by a judge.
| Bail amount | Typical premium (10%) |
|---|---|
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
The premium is the fee for the bond and is not refunded. Payment plans are available, and qualified co-signers may be approved with a low down payment.
How long does release from Cois M. Byrd take?
After the bond is posted, Byrd usually releases people within 2 to 6 hours. Weekday daytime is fastest; Friday and Saturday nights are slowest because bookings peak. If the person has been moved to Robert Presley in Riverside, release usually takes 6 to 12 hours.
How the bail process works
- Call 888-669-0295. Give us the person's name, date of birth and, if you have it, the booking number.
- We confirm the bail amount and whether bail can be posted now, or whether a court hearing or another hold has to come first.
- Sign the paperwork by phone or e-signature. No office visit is needed.
- We post the bond at Byrd, and the jail completes the release.
Menifee court: which courthouse?
Menifee criminal cases are heard at the Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563, next to the jail.
The newer Menifee Justice Center (27401 Menifee Center Drive) hears family law and civil cases, not criminal cases. Families sometimes go there by mistake. Bail is never posted at a courthouse; we post it directly at the jail. Always check the court notice for the exact courthouse, date and department. We send court date reminders to every client.
Picking someone up from Byrd
- Byrd is about 20 minutes from Menifee, down the I-215.
- Call the jail before you drive to confirm the person is still at Byrd and has not been moved.
- Park in the public lot in front of the jail.
Why Menifee families choose Bright Bail Bonds
- Close by: our office at 224 W. Graham Ave, Lake Elsinore, is about 15–20 minutes from central Menifee.
- Licensed and experienced: CA DOI License #1N13383, BBB accredited, serving Riverside County since 2022, with 30 years of combined agent experience.
- 24/7, bilingual: a licensed agent answers every call, in English or Spanish.
- Flexible payments: payment plans and no hidden fees.
- Immigration bonds: if your loved one has an ICE hold, we can help with that too.
Frequently asked questions
What jail do people go to after an arrest in Menifee?
Most are booked into Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (Southwest Detention Center), 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta.
Can I post bail at the Menifee Justice Center?
No. The Menifee Justice Center hears family law and civil cases. Criminal bail is posted at the jail, and we do it for you.
How long does it take to get out of Byrd after bail is posted?
Usually 2 to 6 hours, longer on busy weekend nights.
How much does a bail bond cost in Menifee?
The usual premium is 10% of the bail amount. On a $25,000 bail, that is $2,500. Payment plans are available.
Do you serve Sun City, Quail Valley and Romoland?
Yes. These areas are part of Menifee or right next to it, and arrests there go to Byrd too.
Can I post bail at night or on weekends?
Yes. Bail can be posted at Byrd 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays.
Need bail in Menifee right now?
Call 888-669-0295, 24/7. Free inmate search, free consultation, licensed agents.