Howard County Youth (coed) Inmate Bail & Bonds

Money bail is less common now. Criminal Rule 2.6 favors release in this county without money.

Some cases fall outside the rule:

• murder or treason charges;
• an arrest while on pretrial release;
• a person on parole or probation.

Release terms are decided at the Circuit Court, 104 N. Buckeye Street, Kokomo, IN 46901.

For a warrantless arrest, Howard County has 48 hours to find probable cause. The initial hearing covers charges and rights.

Minor charges may follow a bail schedule. 765-456-2100 or 765-456-2026 (call either) is the jail line.

IC 27-10 requires a license from the Indiana Department of Insurance. Agents must collect the full rate (IC 27-10-4-5). In the county, that is often about 10 percent.

• Look up the agent with the Indiana Department of Insurance.
• Co-signers can owe the full bail.
• Ask for written receipts.
• Deputies at the jail can't recommend one.

A bail order names one type:

• Full cash: you post every dollar. IC 35-33-8-3.2 lets costs come out first.
• 10 percent deposit: IC 35-33-8-3.2 allows a 10 percent cash deposit. The lesser of $50 or 10 percent, plus $5, is kept.
• Surety bond: an IC 27-10 agent covers it for a premium. Local agents keep that fee.
• Property bond: property can sometimes cover bail.

Call the Howard County Clerk at 765-456-2000 (104 N. Buckeye Street, Room 202, Kokomo, IN 46901).

1. Search the online inmate search; for the amount, call 765-456-2100 or 765-456-2026 (call either).
2. This county takes bail after booking.
3. Ask the jail which payments work.
4. The jail is at 1800 W. Markland, Kokomo, IN 46901.
5. Bring ID and the date of birth.
6. An agent can post a surety bond.
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Refunds come after the case closes. Fees can come out of bail under IC 35-33-8-3.2. An agent's premium is never refunded. Call 765-456-2000 about a refund. Bring the receipt.

A short interview often comes first here. The IRAS-PAT tool has 7 questions. It takes 10 to 15 minutes. The score has 3 levels. The answers can't prove guilt in court. Judges use it as one factor.

In this county, the 2 rules are court and no new crimes. By IC 35-33-8-3.2, this county may also require:

• reporting to pretrial staff,
• a no-contact order,
• home detention,
• and treatment.

Breaking a rule can lead to arrest.

Public Question 1 passed in the November 3, 2026 election, based on unofficial returns. Before the vote, judges could deny bail only for murder and treason. Indiana judges can now refuse bail in more cases, provided the proof is evident or the presumption strong and the person is a danger to others. The bar is clear and convincing evidence, offered by the state, that no release conditions can reasonably protect the public. The denial can be appealed.

Senate Enrolled Act 76 began July 1, 2026. Under Senate Enrolled Act 76, the judge gets notice in writing. Ask about a hold at 765-456-2100 or 765-456-2026 (call either). At 1800 W. Markland, Kokomo, IN 46901, ICE may pick the person up.