Douglas County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds

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Douglas County bail and bond: Castle Rock detention center and what comes next

People arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff are booked at the Douglas County Detention Center, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock. Before you drive there, type the name into Douglas County Inmate Search to learn whether she is held, what she faces and her bond. Booking questions go to 303-660-7550. A bond can be paid at the jail around the clock or online. This page walks through the steps, from the first call to the first court date. The county belongs to the 23rd Judicial District, with Elbert and Lincoln counties.

Is she booked at Justice Way yet?

Search the name in Douglas County Inmate Search. New bookings lag because photos and prints come first. Still missing later in the day? Call booking at 303-660-7550. The detention division has its own line at 303-660-7559.

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Which phone number should I call first?

Use booking, 303-660-7550, for where the person is and the status of the booking. The Sheriff's main non-emergency line is 303-660-7505, and the toll-free number is 800-654-2733. Online bonding help comes from booking at 303-660-7550.

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What payment does the Castle Rock jail take?

The Sheriff's website says bonds can be posted in person at 4000 Justice Way, around the clock, and that cash, money orders and debit or credit cards are accepted. A debit or credit card also works online through the Sheriff's bonding page. Bring her legal name, birth date and exact bond figure.

A $10 bond fee exists, yet Colorado lets you pay just the bond itself for release (C.R.S. 16-4-102).

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Is a bond payment the same as a deposit on the inmate's account?

They are separate payments, even when one company processes both. Account money covers calls and commissary, never release. Choose the bond option when paying for release.

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What bond amount will the judge set?

Her charge, her past record and her local roots all count. Under Colorado law, release on bond is the starting point for people in custody (C.R.S. 16-4-103). The amount shows on Douglas County Inmate Search once it is set. A blank line suggests she awaits a hearing.

The Sheriff explains that a "no bond" hold means a judge must set an amount before anyone can post. Judges can change any amount.

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What details should I gather first?

Note her legal name, birth date and booking number from Douglas County Inmate Search. Have a photo ID and a way to pay that works for the payment line. If a friend is paying for you, give them the same details so the call goes quickly.

Keep the confirmation number from any online payment. It is your proof if the jail asks later.

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Which release conditions might the judge add?

A judge may set conditions beyond money. Colorado law says the bond and conditions must be enough to reasonably ensure the person comes to court and to protect other people and the community (C.R.S. 16-4-103). Examples: keep away from a named person, or avoid a location. Break one and the person can be arrested again, so read the bond paperwork together.

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Do I need a bondsman, or can I pay the court directly?

You choose. An agent's fee is never returned. Statute caps an agent fee at 15 percent of the bail or $50, whichever is larger (C.R.S. 10-2-707). Get every term in writing. Paying the full cash bond yourself, if the judge allows it, means a refund at case end, minus court-ordered fines or costs.

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Could our house secure the bond?

Colorado land may back the bond if its unpledged equity equals 1.5 times the bond, backed by a deed of trust to the court (C.R.S. 16-4-104). Property outside Colorado does not fit that rule. The Sheriff says a property bond is filed only at the court clerk's office. Ask the clerk how filing works before you sign anything.

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How soon does the case go before a judge?

She must appear before a judge as soon as practicable, inside 48 hours from her jail arrival, and receive a bond order then (C.R.S. 16-4-102). The Sheriff says a person who cannot bond out sees a judge or magistrate the following day. Felonies are heard in District Court and misdemeanors in County Court, both in the 23rd Judicial District.

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Why is there a hold on him with no bond listed?

The Colorado Constitution, article II, section 19, permits a no-bail hold for capital charges where proof is evident or the presumption great, and in some violent-crime situations after a hearing. A hold from a parole officer, another county, or ICE also stops a release.

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What if the arrest happened in Parker, Lone Tree, or Castle Rock?

Those towns have their own police departments. Get the jail name and report number from that police department. Adults arrested in those towns are booked at the Douglas County Detention Center, so check Douglas County Inmate Search after a few hours.

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What if my daughter is 16 and was arrested?

Youth detention for Douglas County is run by the state. The Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center is at 13500 E. Fremont Avenue, Centennial, 303-768-7529. Ask the center to confirm it holds her. A judge decides on holding a juvenile. Her youth file is confidential and absent from the adult roster.

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Who represents her if money is tight?

The Colorado Public Defender's Castle Rock office serves Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties. It is at 1161 S. Perry Street, Suite 200, and the phone is 303-688-3081. The judge appoints counsel at her first appearance.

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Missed a Douglas court date. What next?

Skipping court risks the bond and invites an arrest warrant. Do not wait for mail. That same day, check the case, phone a lawyer and alert any bonding agent.

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How do I spot a fake bond caller?

The real jail line is 303-660-7550. Gift card or person-to-person transfer requests signal fraud.

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Which offices handle a Douglas County arrest?

These public offices serve Douglas County cases:

  • Douglas County Detention Center: 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109; booking and bond help 303-660-7550; detention division 303-660-7559.
  • Douglas County Sheriff's Office: 4000 Justice Way; non-emergency 303-660-7505, toll-free 800-654-2733.
  • Douglas County Combined Court: 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009; 720-437-6200; weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Castle Rock Municipal Court: 100 Perry Street, Castle Rock; 303-663-6133; Court@CRgov.com.
  • Parker Municipal Court: 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker; 303-805-3195; court@parkerco.gov.
  • Lone Tree Municipal Court: clerk at 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100; sessions at the Lone Tree Justice Center, 12707 High Note Avenue; 303-339-8177; court@cityoflonetree.com.
  • Castle Pines Municipal Court: 7437 Village Square Drive, Suite 200; 720-545-8154.
  • District Attorney, 23rd Judicial District: 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2525-A; 720-733-4500.
  • Public Defender, Castle Rock: 1161 S. Perry Street, Suite 200; 303-688-3081; Douglas@coloradodefenders.us.

A detained Douglas youth goes to Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center, 13500 E. Fremont Avenue, Centennial.

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Which state bond rules shape a Douglas case?

Colorado law gives these rules:

  • 48 hours: a judge sets bond within 48 hours of her booking at Justice Way.
  • PR: she is freed on her own signature.
  • PR-cosign: a co-signer owes the amount only on a missed date.
  • Cash: the total, in cash, money order or card.
  • Agent bond: capped at 15 percent, or $50 if more.
  • Real estate: Colorado land with 1.5 times the bond in equity.
  • Traffic and petty: cash bond is not allowed.
  • Fees: the $10 bond fee, booking fees and card charges up to 3.5 percent are owed later and never hold her.
  • Remote payment: HB25-1015 requires online cash bond by credit card; the Sheriff takes card bonds online.
  • No bail: Amendment I (2024) covers first-degree murder when proof is evident or the presumption great.

The statute is at Colorado bail law, C.R.S. Title 16, Article 4 (https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-16.pdf), and each bond type is at Colorado Judicial Branch guide to bond types (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/types-bonds).

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Where does a Douglas County federal case go?

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado hears Douglas federal cases at the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse in Denver, 901 19th Street, Denver, CO 80294, 303-844-3433. In order:

  • A magistrate judge holds her first hearing.
  • Pretrial Services interviews her.
  • A detention hearing follows if prosecutors want her held.
  • She goes home on federal terms if the judge agrees.

Before sentencing, the U.S. Marshals pick her facility: U.S. Marshals Service, 901 19th Street, 3rd Floor, Denver, CO 80294, 303-728-7800.

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Castle Rock dropped her from the roster. Now what?

Search the agency that has her:

Our Douglas County inmate search page has more lookups.

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Will the Douglas jail hold her for ICE?

C.R.S. 24-76.6-102 (https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-24.pdf) says a Colorado jail may not arrest her, or extend her stay past release, just to honor a civil immigration detainer. When her Douglas case clears her for release, county custody ends, although ICE can still act on federal authority.

Douglas County is covered by the ICE Denver Field Office, 12445 East Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111, 720-873-2899. Look her up in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (https://locator.ice.gov/odls/) with her A-number and country of birth.

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How do I set up VINE for the Douglas jail?

VINE is free and lists custody status:

  • Open VINELink (https://vinelink.vineapps.com/) and choose Colorado.
  • Put in her name or booking ID.
  • Select her entry to view custody status.
  • Save a phone number or email to be told of a release or move.

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Where can I find Douglas court dates and warrants?

Free tools:

She can turn herself in at 4000 Justice Way, ideally with an attorney.

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Who do I call before paying a Douglas bond?

Two calls first:

  • Booking, 303-660-7550, for the bond type, amount and online help.
  • The court clerk, 720-437-6200, for her order and next hearing.

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Douglas County phone list

  • Jail: Douglas County Detention Center, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109; booking 303-660-7550; detention division 303-660-7559
  • Bond guide: Castle Rock bond steps
  • Custody lookup: Douglas County Inmate Search
  • Bond payments: In person at the jail, around the clock (cash, money order, card); online by card through the Sheriff's bonding page; help 303-660-7550
  • Sheriff: Douglas County Sheriff's Office, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock; non-emergency 303-660-7505; toll-free 800-654-2733
  • Courts: Douglas County Courthouse, 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, CO 80109; 720-437-6200; Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 23rd Judicial District (Douglas, Elbert, Lincoln); District Court for felonies, County Court for misdemeanors
  • Public defender: Colorado Public Defender, 1161 S. Perry Street, Suite 200, Castle Rock, CO 80104; 303-688-3081
  • Juvenile: Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center, 13500 E. Fremont Avenue, Centennial, 303-768-7529

Information can change, so confirm by phone before money moves. This overview is not legal advice.

Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Douglas County

The Douglas County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Douglas County.

However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:

  • You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Douglas County, or in some cases the state of Colorado, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Douglas County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond in Colorado is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
  • Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Douglas County Detention Center, or the courthouse in Douglas County where the offense took place.

Call 303-660-7550 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Douglas County inmate locator.

Douglas County Detention Center

Address:
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547
Phone:
303-660-7550

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Douglas County


Does Douglas County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Douglas County?

Who can set bail in Douglas County?

When is bail set in Douglas County Colorado?

 

 

Does Douglas County have bail?

Yes, Colorado is a bail state and therefore Douglas County has bail. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused should be released within 6 hours of when the jail is notified, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Douglas County?

Douglas County Colorado recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

 

 

Who can set bail in Douglas County?

A bond hearing officer sets bail in Colorado.This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.

 

 

When is bail set in Douglas County Colorado?

Bail is set in Colorado the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail within 48 hours after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance or 1st advisement. Bail can be determined before criminal charges are read. The judge will advise the arrested that they are being investigated and will set bail except for cases involving homicide. 

Bail and Bond Frequently Asked Questions for Douglas County Colorado

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Douglas County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Douglas County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will remain detained in the Douglas County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.

The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.

Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Douglas County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.  

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Douglas County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.

You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved. 

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Douglas County have bail?

Yes, Colorado is a bail state. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused should be released within 6 hours of when the jail is notified, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Douglas County?

Douglas County Colorado recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

Who can set bail in Douglas County?

A bond hearing officer sets bail in Colorado.This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.

When is bail set in Colorado?

Bail is set in Colorado the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail within 48 hours after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance or 1st advisement. Bail can be determined before criminal charges are read. The judge will advise the arrested that they are being investigated and will set bail except for cases involving homicide. 

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Douglas County Colorado? 

Yes, the accused can ask for bail reduction at the second court appearance if it was set by a judge at the first appearance.

In Douglas County Colorado, who can pay bail for me? 

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Colorado could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Douglas County Colorado?

Yes, each jail has an online payment system. To contact the jail for online payment information, go to the Douglas County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Douglas County.

What options are there to pay bail in Douglas County Colorado?

Cash is accepted. Personal checks are not accepted but a certified check, money order or cashier’s check are accepted. Payment of bail by credit cards is permitted.  

Contact your Clerk of Court, sheriff’s office or police station clerk to ask how cash can be paid for bail. To contact the jail for information about cash payments, go to the Douglas County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Douglas County.

Will I get all my bond money back in Colorado? 

Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount.

If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Douglas County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.

A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.  A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Colorado?

The jail or court can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies in Douglas County but they cannot recommend a specific company. You can read reviews about bond companies or get recommendations. 

Find out exactly how much a bondsperson would charge, including extra costs. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company.

Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

Bail Bond Laws of Colorado

Effective January 1, 2022

1. Bond fees, booking fees, and other fees or debts never need to be paid to secure a person’s release on money bond. A payor need only pay the bond amount in order to secure release.

2. While never a basis to hold a defendant in jail, the following fees are chargeable as a debt to the defendant after release if the payor chooses not to pay the fees at the time of bonding: a $10 bond fee and a maximum 3.5% credit card payment fee. No other bond-related fees may be charged at any time, including any kiosk fees or fees for payment by cash, check, or money order.

3. Bond payments are to be made out to the holding county and are never to be made out in the name of the incarcerated person.

4. A sheriff must release a defendant within six hours after a personal recognizance bond is set and the defendant has returned to jail or within six hours after a cash bond has been set and the defendant has returned to jail and the defendant or surety notified the jail that bond is prepared to be posted, unless extraordinary circumstances exist. In the event of a delay of more than six hours, a surety and the defendant have a right to know what, if any, extraordinary circumstance is causing the delay. Supervisory conditions of release do not justify a delay in release; except that a sheriff may hold a defendant for up to 24 hours if necessary to ensure a defendant is fitted with required electronic monitoring.

5. Anyone who posts a money bond has the right to receive a copy of the bond paperwork, including documentation of the next upcoming court date.

6. A surety may never be asked to use posted bond money to pay a defendant’s debts. Only when defendants have posted their own money bond may they be asked if they would like to voluntarily relinquish bond money to pay their debts. Relinquishment of bond money by a defendant to pay a debt is never required and is entirely a voluntary choice by the defendant.

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