Plymouth County Correctional Facility Inmate Bail & Bonds

Plymouth County Correctional Facility

Address:
26 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360

Phone:

508-830-6200

How do Bail Bonds work at Plymouth County Correctional Facility

Bristol County Bail must be Cash only.

If you are bailing out an inmate and want them released the same day, you need to check in at least 60 minutes before the designated bail time because the Court Magistrate calls in 60 minutes beforehand to see who is paying bail.
There is a $40.00 bail fee on top of the bail amount.

  • Bails are conducted when a bail commissioner is available.
  • A bail takes an average of one to two hours to be processed. Bails take place at the Release Lobby.
  • You must have a vaild ID to bail someone out.
  • All bails require cash: It is recommended to call the facility regarding the bail, to ensure that the inmate is bailable and you are aware of the proper bail amount.

 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 508-830-6200 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Plymouth County Correctional Facility.
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 Plymouth County

Because Plymouth County and Massachusetts can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Plymouth County Correctional Facility at 508-830-6200, 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 Plymouth County Correctional Facility or the Plymouth County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

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 Plymouth County Correctional Facility

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 Plymouth County Correctional Facility 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 Plymouth County Correctional Facility where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office or to the Plymouth 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 Plymouth County Correctional Facility

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 Plymouth County Correctional Facility

If you are a landowner in Plymouth County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth County Correctional Facility.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Plymouth County Correctional Facility?

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 Massachusetts state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Plymouth County Justice System Flowchart

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, Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Plymouth County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Plymouth County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Select Massachusetts, then select Plymouth County Correctional Facility, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Plymouth County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Plymouth County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Plymouth County Correctional Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Plymouth County.


 

Postcards
The Plymouth County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Plymouth County Correctional Facility also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#, Unit and Room# (call 508-830-6200 for this information)
c/o Securus Digital Mail Center - Plymouth County
PO Box 1071
Lebanon, MO 65536


Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Plymouth County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Plymouth County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#, Unit and Room# (call 508-830-6200 for this information)
PCCF
26 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Plymouth County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Plymouth County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Massachusetts, then select Plymouth County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Plymouth County Correctional Facility.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Plymouth County Correctional Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.


 

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