Address:
200 West Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone:
928-782-9871
Bail or Bond is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of cash money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in Yuma County Court in Yuma, Arizona.
Once the defendant is booked and filed for arrest, a custody and bail hearing will be scheduled, usually within 48 hours.
At the hearing the judge may issue a bail or bond amount.
This bail or bond is a refundable sum of cash money paid to the court to provide incentive for the defendant to attend all scheduled court hearings.
Most misdemeanors that are not domestic related have set bonds.
If an inmate is charged with a felony, they will have to appear in court within 24 hours and a Judge may set a bond.
You may contact the Detention Center at 928-782-9871.
Select the option for Admitting and the Admitting Clerk will be able to tell you if an inmate is eligible for a bond.
If an inmate is not eligible for a bond, a court appearance (initial appearance) will be set.
The Admitting Clerk can provide you with the location and time.
Posting a Bond
A bail bond for an inmate can be posted at the court of record.
The Yuma County Detention Center can provide information regarding the court of record and charges for inmates.
Contact the Detention Center at 928-782-9871.
Select the option for Admitting and you will be connected to the Admitting Clerk for bonding requirements.
The Yuma County Detention Center will accept cash bonds in the exact amount ONLY after business hours.
Detention staff cannot make change.
Yuma County Court
Contact the Yuma County Court Clerk during business hours to pay a bond at the Court during the week.
Yuma County Superior Court
250 W. 2nd Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
Bail bondsman
Bail bondsmen are found online or in the phonebook under Bail Bonds.
Per Arizona state law, the Yuma County Detention Center is not permitted to recommend a bondsman, nor assist you in contacting a bondsman.
Inmates released from custody or being bonded out will be processed and released within a reasonable amount of time, barring any unforeseen events, security procedures or emergencies within the facility.
Please call the jail at 928-782-9871 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Yuma County Adult Detention Center.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.
Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Yuma County Adult Detention Center?
Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.
In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.
Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Arizona state licensed Bail Bond firm.
Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.
When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?
Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Yuma County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.
What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?
The Yuma County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.
If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Yuma County Adult Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Yuma County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Yuma County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
To visit an inmate in Yuma County follow these steps:
For full instructions on all the benefits of using JailATM to visit a Yuma County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Yuma County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Yuma County Adult Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Yuma County.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Yuma County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Yuma County Adult Detention Center.