Address:
150 S. Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
Phone:
517-546-2445
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
To make a payment, you will need the following:
Please call the jail at 517-546-2445 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Livingston County 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 Livingston County
Because Livingston County and Michigan can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Livingston County Jail at 517-546-2445, 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 Livingston County Jail or the Livingston County 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 Livingston County 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 Livingston County 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 Livingston County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office or to the Livingston 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 Livingston County 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 Livingston County Jail
If you are a landowner in Livingston County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County Jail.
Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Livingston County 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 Michigan 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, Livingston 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 Livingston 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.
Livingston County Jail uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPay Now) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Livingston County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Livingston County you may also be able to use allpaid.
Register with them online or call them at 888-604-7888 for depositing inmate commissary money assistance 24 hours a day.
For full information about depositing money for an inmate, deposit limits and helpful instructions, visit our Send Money to an Inmate page for Livingston County.
IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
For more information about IC Solutions and theiur tablet program, including availability, price, benefits and more, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Livingston County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Livingston County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Livingston County.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Livingston County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Livingston County Jail.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Livingston County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Livingston County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Livingston County.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Livingston County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Livingston County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
To visit an inmate in Livingston County follow these steps:
For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Livingston County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page.
Can I pay a Livingston County Jail inmate's bond online?
Yes, you can pay a Livingston County Jail inmate's bond online using a third-party service called 'allpaid'. The instructions are easy... From their website, look up Livingston County Jail or Livingston County, input the inmate's name, and then use your credit or debit card to deposit the bond amount. As soon as the payment is processed and the information is sent to the Livingston County Jail, the jail will begin the release process. You do not have to be present for all of this to take place. Learn more about how to bail or bond out an inmate in the Livingston County Jail, call allpaid directly at 877-392-2455, or call the jail at 517-546-2445.
