Address:
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone:
561-712-2971
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
To make a payment, you will need the following:
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.
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
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:
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.
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.
Palm Beach West Detention Center 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 Palm Beach County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County.
Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Palm Beach West Detention Center
You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message.
For all the information you need to know regarding using GTL to send messages, photos and videos, how much it costs, tips and guidelines and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Palm Beach West Detention Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Palm Beach West Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Palm Beach West Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Palm Beach County.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Palm Beach West Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Palm Beach West Detention Center.
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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.
Can I pay a Palm Beach West Detention Center inmate's bond online?
Yes, you can pay a Palm Beach West Detention Center inmate's bond online using a third-party service called 'allpaid'. The instructions are easy... From their website, look up Palm Beach West Detention Center or Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center, 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center, call allpaid directly at 877-392-2455, or call the jail at 561-712-2971.