How to Bail someone out of Solano County Holding Facility, Vallejo, Solano County in California

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Solano County Holding Facility

Address:
321 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo, CA 94590-5700
Phone:
707-553-5201

Solano County Holding Facility Remote Bail Deposits

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that may be used for paying an inmate's Bond or Bail.

Check with Solano County Holding Facility by calling 707-553-5201 prior to paying a bond onle as this is being rolled out to different facilities slowly.

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online .

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

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

Please call the jail at 707-553-5201 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Solano County Holding Facility.
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 Solano County

Because Solano County and California can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the jail or the court directly after an arrestee has been booked. Go directly to the Solano County Jail and Court pages here to find the phone number you need for this information.

Ask the jail or court representative these specific questions:

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

To save you the time and trouble, jailexchange.com has compiled the bail bond policies for the Vallejo area which you can link to directly by going here.

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.

Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Solano County Holding Facility

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 Solano County Holding Facility 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 Solano County Holding Facility where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Solano County Sheriff's Office or to the Solano 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 Solano County Holding Facility

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 Solano County Holding Facility

If you are a landowner in Solano County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Solano 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 Solano 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 Solano County Holding Facility.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Solano County Holding Facility?

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.

How are Bail or Bond Amounts decided in the city of Vallejo, in Solano County, state of California

As a general rule, a judge will most likely set a higher bail or bond for more serious crimes and a lower amount for less serious crimes. Other factors may include, but are not limited to:

The nature and circumstances of the offense
The defendant's record of previous convictions
The defendant's past record of appearance in court after being admitted to bail
The defendant's family ties
The defendant's employment record
The defendant's financial resources
The defendant's character and mental condition
The defendant's community ties

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, Solano 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 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 Deposit Money in an Inmate's Trust Account in Order to Purchase Prepaid Calling Cards or Phone Calling Time

To Deposit Money in an inmate's account follow these steps:

Create a ConnectNetwork account
Select your inmate, and add to them to your account,
Deposit money into his or her commissary account.

**NOTE** GTL is in a transition merging into a new company called ViaPath Technologies.

Features:

Deposit options available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone 877-650-4249, and online.
Mobile-friendly deposit options are available via their app.
Deposits and payments made through automated channels (ConnectNetwork Website, Mobile App, Toll Free Phone, or Kiosk at the jail) are transmitted to the facility within one business day.
Deposits that are mailed are processed the next business day after they are received by GTL.
Inmate can choose how to spend the funds you deposit.

All the information you need to understand depositing money into an inmate's trust fund, specifically for phone calls in Solano County, can be found on our Send Money Page.

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Solano County Holding Facility 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 Solano County Holding Facility, 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 Solano County Holding Facility Inmate Phone Syste, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Send Money Page.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Solano County Holding Facility

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Solano County, follow these instructions:

Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
Select California.
Select Solano County Holding Facility
Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate. This can be found by calling 707-553-5201 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link above.
Enter your billing information and send money.
You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Solano County Holding Facility

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, check out our Send Money Page.

How to visit an inmate in Solano County California using Video Visitation or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit an inmate in Solano County follow these steps:

In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Solano County Holding Facility uses a video visitation service called iWebVisit.com.
In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Solano County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with iWebVisit .
Registering is free.
Next, select “Choose A Facility” and then select Solano County Holding Facility. This will become your “Default” facility each time you log in.
Next, Click “Schedule a Visit” and enter your inmate's name and inmate number.
Select either “Visit Now” or “Schedule Visit Later” and choose an available date and time.
After your visit payment is processed, you may begin visiting your inmate in Solano County at your scheduled time.

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit of an inmate in Solano County?
Call iWebVisit support at 775-434-8748. They are available 7 Days a week (5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. EST)

For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Solano 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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Solano County Holding Facility follow these steps:

Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Solano County.
Choose California, then Solano County Holding Facility, 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 Solano 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 Solano 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 Solano County Holding Facility, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Solano County.