St. Clair County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

St. Clair County Jail

Address:
1170 Michigan
Port Huron, MI 48060

Phone:

810-987-1700

Can I pay an Inmate's bail bond online?

St. Clair County Jail uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPayNow) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.

Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.


To make a payment, you will need the following:

  • Court of Jurisdiction
  • Payment Amount
  • The Pay Location Code (PLC #) if you can get it. Call 810-987-1700 to ask for this.
  • Name of Arrestee/Defendant for whom payment is being made
  • Arrestee/Defendant's Date of Birth
  • Arrestee/Defendant's Booking Number

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

Please call the jail at 810-987-1700 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at St. Clair 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 St. Clair County

Because St. Clair County and Michigan can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the St. Clair County Jail at 810-987-1700, 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 St. Clair County Jail or the St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office or to the St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County Jail

If you are a landowner in St. Clair County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County Jail.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at St. Clair 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.

St. Clair 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, St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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.

Paying an Inmate's Bond Online in St. Clair County

St. Clair 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 St. Clair County, check out our 
Inmate Bail Page.


Depositing Commissary Money Online for an Inmate in St. Clair County Jail

If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in St. Clair 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 St. Clair County.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in St. Clair County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in St. Clair County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your St. Clair County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all St. Clair County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in St. Clair County Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in St. Clair County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Michigan.
  • Select St. Clair County Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 810-987-1700 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the St. Clair County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for St. Clair County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in St. Clair County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in St. Clair County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for St. Clair County.
  • Choose Michigan, then St. Clair County Jail, and then 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 St. Clair County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in St. Clair County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in St. Clair County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for St. Clair County.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from St. Clair County Jail

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


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in St. Clair County Jail

To send a text or email message to a St. Clair County inmate, do the following:

St. Clair County 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 St. Clair County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your St. Clair County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all St. Clair County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in St. Clair County 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 St. Clair County 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 St. Clair County Jail, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in St. Clair 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.


 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay a St. Clair County Jail inmate's bond online?
Yes, you can pay a St. Clair County Jail inmate's bond online using a third-party service called 'allpaid'. The instructions are easy... From their website, look up St. Clair County Jail or St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County Jail, call allpaid directly at 877-392-2455, or call the jail at 810-987-1700.