Montgomery County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Montgomery County Bail: Independence and Coffeyville, Kansas
Bond release from the Montgomery County Jail, 300 E. Main St., Independence, KS 67301, follows an order from a 14th Judicial District judge sitting in Independence or Coffeyville. The sheriff's office across the jail lobby, 620-330-1000, gives bond amounts, charges and court dates; the jail itself only confirms whether someone is held.
1. Where is bond posted?
At the Montgomery County Jail, run by the county Department of Corrections inside the courthouse building at 300 E. Main St., Independence, KS 67301. Call the sheriff at 620-330-1000 first; fax 620-331-1686.
↑ Back to the question list2. Who gives the bond amount?
The sheriff's office, across the lobby from the jail, or the arresting agency. The sheriff's online jail roster lists charges and the arresting agency. Our inmate page explains more.
↑ Back to the question list3. Which judges set bond?
The 14th Judicial District, Montgomery and Chautauqua counties, hears state cases at two Montgomery courthouses, Independence and Coffeyville. A first appearance comes without unnecessary delay (K.S.A. 22-2901).
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Own recognizance, or security by cash, a commercial surety or real property, with conditions as ordered (K.S.A. 22-2802).
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Commercial agents must appear on the 14th District chief judge's approved list; Kansas requires a premium of at least 10%, kept by the agent (K.S.A. 22-2809b).
↑ Back to the question list6. Conditions
Keep all Independence or Coffeyville court dates and avoid new charges. A person-crime charge brings a minimum 72-hour ban on contacting the alleged victim, subject to the judge's order. People out on bond are barred from visiting or writing to jail inmates.
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Counsel may file a motion in the courthouse where the case sits. Defendants who need a lawyer at public expense ask at their first appearance; the Board of Indigents' Defense Services (785-296-6631) funds appointments.
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Repaid by the clerk after disposition, if all hearings were attended, less lawful costs; forfeiture follows a missed date (K.S.A. 22-2807).
↑ Back to the question list9. City court cases
- Independence Municipal Court, 120 N. 6th St., Independence, KS 67301; 620-332-2503, fax 620-332-2511. - Coffeyville Municipal Court, 1206 W. 11th St., Coffeyville, KS 67337 (mail: PO Box 1629); 620-252-6114, fax 620-252-6118, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. See our court page.
↑ Back to the question list10. District court offices
- Montgomery County District Court, Montgomery County Courthouse, 300 E. Main St., Suite 201, Independence, KS 67301; 620-330-1070, fax 620-331-6120.
- Montgomery County District Court, Coffeyville, 102 W. 7th, Suite A, Coffeyville, KS 67337; 620-251-1060, fax 620-251-2734.
11. Nearby jails
Ask the sheriff at 620-330-1000 first. Neighboring jails: - Labette County Jail, 718 5th St., Oswego, KS 67356, jail admin 620-795-2997 - Wilson County Jail, 925 Pierce, Fredonia, KS 66736, 620-378-3622 - Elk County Jail, 100 Cedar, Howard, KS 67349, 620-374-2108
↑ Back to the question list12. Federal arrests
A county bond has no effect on a federal hold.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Kansas City clerk, 500 State Ave., Room 259, Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-735-2200.
- U.S. Marshals Service, Kansas City: 913-748-8550.
13. ICE detainers
Bond does not cancel an I-247A; the rule allows custody "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)). ICE Chicago Field Office: 872-351-3990; ICE detainee locator. Inmate account deposits and visit rules are separate; see our money page and visitation page.
↑ Back to the question listMontgomery County Jail
Address:
300 East Main Street
Independence, KS 67301
Phone:
620-330-1000