San Joaquin County South Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

San Joaquin County South Jail

Address:
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231

Phone:

209-468-4676

How do Bail Bonds work at San Joaquin County South Jail

  • Cash Bail for the full amount of the bail posted at the San Joaquin County South Jail.
  • The jail accepts United States currency or a Cashier’s check.
  • The Cashier’s check must be made out to the San Joaquin County Superior Court.
  • Bail can also be posted with the courts directly, at the courthouse, under certain circumstances.

or...

  • Bail Bond for the full amount of the bail posted at the jail.
  • Bail agents generally charge a 10% fee for posting a bond.
  • This is usually payable upfront to the bail agent and is not recoverable or refundable.
  • Bail agents can be found on the internet ... 'San Joaquin County Bail bondsman'.
  • The jail cannot make recommendations or referrals to the individual bail agents.
  • Bail can also be posted with the courts directly, at the courthouse, under certain circumstances.

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

Please call the jail at 209-468-4676 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at San Joaquin County South 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 San Joaquin County

Because San Joaquin County and California can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the San Joaquin County South Jail at 209-468-4676, 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 San Joaquin County South Jail or the San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County South 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 San Joaquin County South 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 San Joaquin County South Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office or to the San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County South 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 San Joaquin County South Jail

If you are a landowner in San Joaquin County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County South Jail.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at San Joaquin County South 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 California state licensed Bail Bond firm.

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

San Joaquin 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, San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin 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 Do You Deposit Money in an Inmate's Account at the San Joaquin County South 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 San Joaquin County South Jail:
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231

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


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in San Joaquin County South Jail

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


If you have any questions:

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


 

San Joaquin County South Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Joaquin County South Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The San Joaquin County South Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The San Joaquin County South Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the San Joaquin County South Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231


 

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in San Joaquin County South Jail follow these steps:

  • Select California, then select San Joaquin County South Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for San Joaquin County.
  • Choose the inmate and 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 San Joaquin County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in San Joaquin County South Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for San Joaquin County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Joaquin County

To send commissary money to an inmate in San Joaquin County South Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select San Joaquin County South 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 San Joaquin County South Jail.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from San Joaquin County South Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County South Jail

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

San Joaquin County South 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 San Joaquin County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your San Joaquin County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

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


 

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