Address:
101 Campo Lane
Amite, LA 70422
Phone:
985-748-8147
Call 985-748-8147 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Tangipahoa Parish inmate locator.
Please call the jail at 985-748-8147 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Tangipahoa Parish Jail.
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 Tangipahoa Parish
Because Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Tangipahoa Parish Jail at 985-748-8147, 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail or the Tangipahoa Parish 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail
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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office or to the Tangipahoa Parish 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail
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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail
If you are a landowner in Tangipahoa Parish you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Tangipahoa Parish 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 Tangipahoa Parish 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail.
Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Tangipahoa Parish Jail?
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 Louisiana 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, Tangipahoa Parish 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 Tangipahoa Parish 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.
Because Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Tangipahoa Parish Jail at 985-748-8147, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail or the Tangipahoa Parish 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.
To schedule a visit and meet with an inmate in Tangipahoa Parish, either at-the-jail or remotely by video, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to schedule and visit with a Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, visitation using a rented tablet, how often and when you can visit and more, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your visits will be monitored, recorded and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case as anything discussed can be used against them in court.
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Tangipahoa Parish Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Tangipahoa Parish:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
To communicate by text or email with an Tangipahoa Parish inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Tangipahoa Parish follow these instructions:
Tangipahoa Parish Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Tangipahoa Parish Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Tangipahoa Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
To purchase commissary online or deposit money in an Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money or purchase commissary for your Tangipahoa Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send and/or spend.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate or purchasing Commissary online in Tangipahoa Parish, go to our Inmate Commissary Page or our Send Money to an Inmate Page for details.
To deposit money in an Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Tangipahoa Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Tangipahoa Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.
