Downtown Prescott Detention Holding Inmate Bail & Bonds

Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

Address:
255 East Gurley Street
Prescott, AZ 86301

Phone:

928-771-3286

Can I pay an Inmate's bail bond online?

Downtown Prescott Detention Holding uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPayNow) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.

Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.


To make a payment, you will need the following:

  • Court of Jurisdiction
  • Payment Amount
  • The Pay Location Code (PLC #) if you can get it. Call 928-771-3286 to ask for this.
  • Name of Arrestee/Defendant for whom payment is being made
  • Arrestee/Defendant's Date of Birth
  • Arrestee/Defendant's Booking Number

To make a payment with allpaid (GovPayNow), you will need the following:

Pay Location Code (PLC #): A001YN
Payment Amount
Name of Arrestee/Defendant for whom payment is being paid
Need help? Call 877-392-2455 to speak to a GovPayNet Criminal Justice Specialist.

To pay online, go to www.GovPayNow.com 


 

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

Please call the jail at 928-771-3286 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Downtown Prescott Detention Holding.
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 Yavapai County

Because Yavapai County and Arizona can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Downtown Prescott Detention Holding at 928-771-3286, 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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding or the Yavapai 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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding 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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office or to the Yavapai 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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

If you are a landowner in Yavapai County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Yavapai 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 Yavapai 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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Downtown Prescott Detention Holding?

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.

Yavapai 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, Yavapai 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 Yavapai 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.

Downtown Prescott Detention Holding Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Downtown Prescott Detention Holding 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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding:
Inmate's Full Name
Yavapai Detention Center
2830 N Commonwealth Drive, Suite 105
Camp Verde, AZ 86322


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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Yavapai 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 Yavapai County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

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


 

Paying an Inmate's Bond Online in Yavapai County

Downtown Prescott Detention Holding uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPay Now) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.

Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.

For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Yavapai County, check out our 
Inmate Bail Page.


Depositing Commissary Money Online for an Inmate in Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Yavapai County you may also be able to use allpaid.

Register with them online or call them at 888-604-7888 for depositing inmate commissary money assistance 24 hours a day.
For full information about depositing money for an inmate, deposit limits and helpful instructions, visit our Send Money to an Inmate page for Yavapai County.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Yavapai County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Downtown Prescott Detention Holding follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Yavapai County.
  • Choose Arizona, then Downtown Prescott Detention Holding, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Yavapai County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Yavapai County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Downtown Prescott Detention Holding, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Yavapai County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Yavapai County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Downtown Prescott Detention Holding follow these steps:

Downtown Prescott Detention Holding 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 Yavapai 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 Yavapai County Inmate's Correctional ID number and their last name
Downtown Prescott Detention Holding 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#
           Downtown Prescott Detention Holding 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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Yavapai 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 Yavapai 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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

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

Downtown Prescott Detention Holding uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

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

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


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Downtown Prescott Detention Holding

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 Downtown Prescott Detention Holding, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Yavapai 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.


 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay a Downtown Prescott Detention Holding inmate's bond online?
Yes, you can pay a Downtown Prescott Detention Holding inmate's bond online using a third-party service called 'allpaid'. The instructions are easy... From their website, look up Downtown Prescott Detention Holding or Yavapai County, input the inmate's name, and then use your credit or debit card to deposit the bond amount. As soon as the payment is processed and the information is sent to the Downtown Prescott Detention Holding, the jail will begin the release process. You do not have to be present for all of this to take place. Learn more about how to bail or bond out an inmate in the Downtown Prescott Detention Holding, call allpaid directly at 877-392-2455, or call the jail at 928-771-3286.