Lincoln County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Lincoln County Bail: Lincoln, Kansas
Bail and release after an arrest in Lincoln County are handled at the sheriff's office, 116 N. Second St. in Lincoln Center, once a 12th Judicial District judge sets the bond. Call 785-524-4479 for the amount, the bond type and which jail is holding the person; the district court clerk at 216 E. Lincoln Ave., 785-524-4057, has the written bond order.
Who should I call first?
The sheriff, 785-524-4479. The KBI lists no other local law agency for the county. Have the person's full name and birth date ready, then ask which facility has them, the counts filed and any bond amount.
↑ Back to the question listWhich judge sets the amount?
Normally the district magistrate judge in Lincoln, at a first appearance that K.S.A. 22-2901 requires without unnecessary delay. The 12th Judicial District joins Lincoln with Cloud, Jewell, Mitchell, Republic and Washington counties; its chief judge works from Washington County.
↑ Back to the question listWhat forms can bond take?
K.S.A. 22-2802 lets the judge accept:
- release on the defendant's own written promise to appear;
- cash for the whole amount;
- a surety's signature, from an approved bonding company or a qualified person;
- a pledge of real property.
Can any bondsman be used?
No. Compensated sureties must be approved by the 12th District's chief judge, charge at least 10% of the bond and sign it in person at the jail (K.S.A. 22-2809b). The clerk at 785-524-4057 can say which companies are approved. The agent keeps the premium.
↑ Back to the question listPaying the bond
At the sheriff's office, 116 N. Second St., Lincoln, KS 67455. Phone 785-524-4479 first to check the amount and which payments are taken. For commissary deposits, use our money guide, commissary page and phone page.
↑ Back to the question listWhat must a defendant do while out?
Show up for each setting and commit no new crime. A person-crime bond under 22-2802 bars contacting the alleged victim for 72 hours or longer, which a judge can waive. Supervision by court services, travel limits or house arrest can also be ordered; a violation can bring revocation.
↑ Back to the question listHow large is a typical bond?
It depends on the charge, the record and the defendant's ties to north-central Kansas. The sheriff at 785-524-4479 gives the number after the hearing.
↑ Back to the question listBond too high?
Counsel may file a motion in Lincoln to cut it or change conditions. A defendant who cannot afford counsel brings income information to the first hearing and asks for an appointed lawyer, paid through the Board of Indigents' Defense Services (785-296-6631).
↑ Back to the question listIs cash bail refunded?
Once a Lincoln case closes with perfect attendance, the deposit is returned, minus what the judge assigns toward fines, fees or restitution. A no-show triggers forfeiture under K.S.A. 22-2807.
↑ Back to the question listCourt contact
- Lincoln County District Court, Lincoln County Courthouse, 216 E. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln, KS 67455; 785-524-4057; fax 785-524-3204.
What about a federal arrest?
A county bond does not apply. A U.S. magistrate judge decides detention.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Topeka clerk's office, 444 SE Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683; 785-338-5400.
- U.S. Marshals Service, Topeka: 785-596-9470.
- Sentenced federal prisoners appear in the BOP locator; state prisoners in KASPER.
Does an ICE detainer stop release on bail?
Paying the Kansas bond is allowed, yet a Form I-247A detainer allows an extra hold "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)) so ICE can take custody. ICE's Chicago Field Office, 872-351-3990, covers Kansas. Search the ICE detainee locator and see our inmate search tips.
↑ Back to the question listPaying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, or in some cases the state of Kansas, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Lincoln County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in Kansas 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 Lincoln County Jail, or the courthouse in Lincoln County where the offense took place.
Call 785-524-4479 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Lincoln County inmate locator.
Lincoln County Jail
Address:
116 N Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
Phone:
785-524-4479
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Lincoln County
Does Lincoln County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Lincoln County?
Who can set bail in Lincoln County?
When is bail set in Lincoln County Kansas?
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Lincoln County?
In Lincoln County, who can pay bail for me?
Can bail be paid online in Lincoln County?
What options are there to pay bail in Lincoln County?
Does Lincoln County have bail?
Yes, Lincoln County recognized most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Lincoln County?
Three types of bail are available: own recognizance, cash, or professional surety. A professional surety requires the services of an authorized bail bond agent. The court will determine which bond types will be approved.
Who can set bail in Lincoln County?
Bail is set by a magistrate judge in the county where the defendant is being charged.
When is bail set in Lincoln County Kansas?
Bail will be set by a judge at the defendant’s first court appearance, also known as arraignment. This will usually occur on the first court day following arrest, except for holidays or weekends.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Lincoln County?
Yes, the Bail Reform Act allows your attorney to request a bail reduction hearing if the initial bail is excessive or unreasonably high.
In Lincoln County, 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 Kansas could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Lincoln County?
No, Kansas counties do not currently offer online payment for bail.
Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Lincoln County Jail for more information about the jails in Lincoln County.
What options are there to pay bail in Lincoln County?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Lincoln County Jail for more information about the jails in Lincoln County.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 be detained in the Lincoln County Jail 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, Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Kansas have bail?
Yes, Lincoln County recognized most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Lincoln County?
Three types of bail are available: own recognizance, cash, or professional surety. A professional surety requires the services of an authorized bail bond agent. The court will determine which bond types will be approved.
Who can set bail in Lincoln County?
Bail is set by a magistrate judge in the county where the defendant is being charged.
When is bail set in Kansas? Bail will be set by a judge at the defendant’s first court appearance, also known as arraignment. This will usually occur on the first court day following arrest, except for holidays or weekends.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Lincoln County Kansas?
Yes, the Bail Reform Act allows your attorney to request a bail reduction hearing if the initial bail is excessive or unreasonably high.
In Lincoln County Kansas, 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 Kansas could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Lincoln County Kansas?
No, Kansas counties do not currently offer online payment for bail.
Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Lincoln County Jail for more information about the jails in Lincoln County.
What options are there to pay bail in Lincoln County Kansas?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Lincoln County Jail for more information about the jails in Lincoln County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Kansas?
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 Lincoln 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 Kansas?
The Lincoln County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.