Monmouth County Correctional Institution Inmate Bail & Bonds

Monmouth County Correctional Institution

Address:
1 Waterworks Road
Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone:

732-431-7860

How do Bail Bonds work at Monmouth County Correctional Institution

Bail Instructions - Weekdays

  • During normal court business hours (8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday) all bail posting is to be paid at the Monmouth County Courthouse Central Fee Office, located in the courthouse on the 1st floor of the East Wing.

Monmouth County Courthouse
71 Monument Park
Freehold, NJ 07728-1266
Phone: 732-358-8700

  • Bail can be posted using property, cash, money order, certified check or through a bail bondsman.
  • No checks other than certified checks are accepted.

Bail Instructions - Nights & Weekends

  • After normal court business hours during the week and 24 hours a day throughout the weekend, bail can be posted in cash or through a bail bondsman only at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
  • No property payment or checks will be accepted at theInstitution.
  • When going to the Institution, proceed to the “Booking” area through the back entrance.
    Monmouth County Correctional Institution
    1 Waterworks Road
    Freehold, New Jersey 07728
    Phone: 732-431-7860

 

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

Please call the jail at 732-431-7860 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
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 Monmouth County

Because Monmouth County and New Jersey can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Monmouth County Correctional Institution at 732-431-7860, 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 Monmouth County Correctional Institution or the Monmouth 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 Monmouth County Correctional Institution

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 Monmouth County Correctional Institution 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 Monmouth County Correctional Institution where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office or to the Monmouth 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 Monmouth County Correctional Institution

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 Monmouth County Correctional Institution

If you are a landowner in Monmouth County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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 Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Monmouth County Correctional Institution?

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 New Jersey state licensed Bail Bond firm.

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

Monmouth 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, Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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 Send Money to an Inmate in Monmouth County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Monmouth County Correctional Institution follow these steps:

Monmouth County Correctional Institution uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account. 

You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender in Monmouth County.

  1. Online payments
  2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729
  3. MoneyGram
  4. If you wish to send cash you can use MoneyGram. MoneyGram has many convenient locations nationwide.
    The following establishments will always have MoneyGram services:
    Walmart
    7-11
    CVS Pharmacy

You will need:
The Monmouth County Inmate's Correctional ID number and their last name
Monmouth County Correctional Institution or  the receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.

        5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
            Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
           Monmouth County Correctional Institution address.

        6. Lobby Kiosk
            You can use a debit or credit card in the jail lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.

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


 

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Monmouth County Correctional Institution, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Monmouth County Correctional Institution Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.


 

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