Cumberland County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Cumberland County Jail

Address:
50 County Way
Portland, ME 04102

Phone:

207-774-5939

How do Bail Bonds work at Cumberland County Jail

In order to obtain information on an inmate's bail or bail conditions please dial 207-774-5939, ext. 2144.


 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 207-774-5939 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Cumberland County Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Cumberland County

Because Cumberland County and Maine can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Cumberland County Jail at 207-774-5939, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Cumberland County Jail or the Cumberland County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Cumberland County Jail

The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.

Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.

To pay a cash bond, go to Cumberland County Jail or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.

Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Cumberland County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office or to the Cumberland County Court.

To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.

Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Cumberland County Jail

In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.

This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.



For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.

A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.

Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.

Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Cumberland County Jail

If you are a landowner in Cumberland County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Cumberland County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.

To find if property located outside of Cumberland County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.

Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Cumberland County Jail.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Cumberland County Jail?

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 Maine state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Cumberland County Justice System Flowchart

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, Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Cumberland County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Cumberland County Jail, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Cumberland County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Cumberland County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Cumberland County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Maine, then select Cumberland County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Cumberland County Jail.


 

How Do You Deposit Money in an Inmate's Account at the Cumberland County Jail

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or Visa and MC credit cards.


Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Cumberland County Jail:
50 County Way
Portland, ME 04102

For complete information on depositing money at the Cumberland County Jail, including limits, where to drop or mail them and anything else, check out our Inmate Money page.


 

Cumberland County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Cumberland County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Cumberland County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name
Cumberland County Jail
50 County Way
Portland, ME 04102


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Cumberland County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Cumberland County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Cumberland County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Cumberland County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Cumberland County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Cumberland County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Cumberland County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Cumberland County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Cumberland County inmate, do the following:

Cumberland County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Cumberland County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Cumberland County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Cumberland County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Cumberland County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

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