Nashua Street Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Nashua Street Jail

Address:
200 Nashua Street
Boston, MA 02114

Phone:

617-635-1100 x3005

How do Bail Bonds work at Nashua Street Jail

To find out an inmate's bail that has been arrested in Boston and Suffolk County, please contact the bail commissioner by first contacting the Jail Records Division at 617-635-1100 x3005. They will provide you with the information you need.


 

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

Please call the jail at 617-635-1100 x3005 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Nashua Street 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 Suffolk County

Because Suffolk County and Massachusetts can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Nashua Street Jail at 617-635-1100 x3005, 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 Nashua Street Jail or the Suffolk 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 Nashua Street 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 Nashua Street 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 Nashua Street Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office or to the Suffolk 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 Nashua Street 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 Nashua Street Jail

If you are a landowner in Suffolk County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Nashua Street Jail.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Nashua Street 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 Massachusetts state licensed Bail Bond firm.

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

Suffolk 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, Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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.

Nashua Street Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Nashua Street Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Nashua Street Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number (call 617-635-1100 ext. 3005 to get ID#)
Nashua Street Jail
200 Nashua Street
Boston, MA 02114


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Nashua Street Jail

To send a text or email message to a Suffolk County inmate, do the following:

Nashua Street Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Suffolk County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Suffolk County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Suffolk County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Nashua Street Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Nashua Street Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Nashua Street Jail, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Suffolk County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Nashua Street Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Massachusetts, then select Nashua Street Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Suffolk 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 Suffolk County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Nashua Street Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Suffolk County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Suffolk County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Nashua Street Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Massachusetts, then select Nashua Street Jail, 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 Nashua Street Jail.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Nashua Street Jail

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