Palm Beach West Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds

Palm Beach West Detention Center

Address:
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone:
561-712-2971

Can I pay an Inmate's bail bond online?

Palm Beach West Detention Center 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 561-712-2971 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

What are the Procedures for Bailing out an Inmate in Palm Beach County?

• Bond information can be obtained or verified by calling Inmate Records 561-688-4340.
• Once the amount is determined, an individual may post a bond using the following options:

Post a CASH BOND (cash, money orders, or certified checks only, NO personal checks) in the total amount of the bond made payable to Palm Beach County Sheriff.

• Have a bondsman post a SURETY BOND. Most often, a bondsman will charge a percentage of the bond as a fee for posting the bond and require the individual to sign a promissory note.
• A list of local bondsmen are listed in the phone book and posted in the Visitor’s Lobby of the Main Detention Center and West Detention Center.

Post bond using credit or debit using a GovPayNet agent by calling 877-392-2455 or online at
GovPayNow.com.

Make sure you include the following information when completing the transaction:
Inmate’s Full Booked Name, Jacket# and Booking#

MAIN DETENTION CENTER
PAY LOCATION CODE – 7020

WEST DETENTION CENTER
PAY LOCATION CODE – 7021

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

Please call the jail at 561-712-2971 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Palm Beach West Detention Center.
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 Palm Beach County

Because Palm Beach County and Florida can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Palm Beach West Detention Center at 561-712-2971, 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center or the Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center

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 Palm Beach West Detention Center 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office or to the Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center

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 Palm Beach West Detention Center

If you are a landowner in Palm Beach County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Palm Beach West Detention Center?

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 Florida state licensed Bail Bond firm.

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

Palm Beach 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, Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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.