Olmsted County Adult Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Olmsted County bail and bond: two doors in Rochester, depending on the hour
Adults arrested in Olmsted County are held at the Adult Detention Center, run by the Sheriff's Office inside the Government Center, 101 4th Street SE, Rochester. Start with Olmsted County Inmate Search to see if the person is booked and what the bail is. The jail desk is 507-328-6790 for anything the search cannot answer.
Where you pay bail depends on the clock. On weekdays it is a court office upstairs. At night, on weekends and on holidays it is a door in the Government Center circle drive. Both want the exact amount.
Is my brother in the Rochester detention center?
Type the name into Olmsted County Inmate Search first. If a booking is only minutes old, wait a while and try again. The Adult Detention Center rates itself at 202 beds and takes prisoners for other agencies when it has room, so a person arrested by another agency can still be inside. Call 507-328-6790 when the search leaves a question open.
Where do I pay bail on a weekday in Olmsted County?
Go to Court Administration on the 5th floor of the Government Center, 151 Fourth Street SE, Rochester. The county says the office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Tell the attendant you are posting bail for someone in the Olmsted County detention center.
The office takes exact cash, a money order or a credit card. It does not take personal checks. Carry the receipt over to the jail, because release cannot start without it.
What if the arrest happens at night or on a weekend?
Use the detention center door in the circle drive of the Government Center. Walk into the lobby and lift the wall telephone to reach a deputy. After hours the county accepts exact cash, an exact money order, or a bond written by an approved bondsman. It does not take personal checks or credit cards after hours.
The jail cannot make change. Count the money before you leave home.
Why does the bail window have two addresses?
County pages list the jail at 101 4th Street SE and the court office at 151 Fourth Street SE. The weekday bail office is on the 5th floor of the Government Center, while the jail has its own entrance. If you are unsure which to use, call 507-722-7264 for Court Administration or 507-328-6790 for the jail and ask which entrance to use.
Can I wait for my daughter to come out, and who can drive her?
Waits can run long, and you do not have to stay. A released person can use the jail phone to call for a ride. If you are the driver, the county says you must pass a breath test to show you are sober.
What will bail run for a Rochester arrest, and who caps it?
Minnesota has no statewide list of bail amounts, and a Judicial Council policy tells judges not to lean on preset schedules. The judge decides at the first appearance. For many misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, state law caps cash bail at twice the highest cash fine, with higher multiples for a few offenses such as certain assault and protection-order charges.
The search shows an amount once one is set. To ask about court dates, call criminal scheduling at 507-722-7326.
How fast does an Olmsted judge see an arrested person?
The rule is within 36 hours of arrest, not counting the day of arrest, Sundays or legal holidays. Saturdays do count. If a misdemeanor suspect waits past that point, the law says to cite and release. A separate rule requires a judge to review the arrest facts within 48 hours, weekends included.
What does a bondsman charge here, and what do they ask for?
The county page says agents typically charge about 10 percent of the bail and keep it. State law is more specific: an agent must charge the rate the surety filed with the state, and the minimum premium is $100. For a large bond the agent may ask for collateral. The county's own example is a $100,000 bond with a $10,000 fee and a mortgage for the full amount.
Olmsted accepts bonds only from agents approved by the Third Judicial District. Check the statewide approved list on the Minnesota courts site, ask to see a license and ID, and get a numbered receipt for any collateral.
Can a house or land be used instead of cash?
A judge may accept "other security" under the criminal rules, so property is possible in theory. No Olmsted rule on where the land must sit, or how it is valued, was posted on the county pages. Ask Court Administration at 507-722-7264 before you gather deeds. State law bars a bondsman from taking a quitclaim deed as collateral.
Can anyone besides the defendant put up the money?
Yes. Cash bail still belongs to the defendant, even when a parent or friend hands it over. The court holds it until the case ends. It is then returned to the defendant or to a person he names in writing, after any fine or restitution the judge orders is taken out. Money held by the court is shielded from garnishment.
Why does my son's record say he is held with no bail?
Several things can block release. Minnesota has no death penalty, so every charge is bailable, but a judge may restrict release when freedom would endanger public safety or would not reasonably assure a return to court. A hold from another county or a probation officer also keeps a person inside. In domestic cases a judge reviews the facts first and may order no contact.
Who is the free lawyer if we cannot pay?
Ask the judge for a public defender at the first appearance, or apply online through the Minnesota courts site. The Rochester public defender line listed by the court is 507-285-7370. The judge decides who qualifies and the office assigns the lawyer.
Where is a teenager held after an Olmsted arrest?
Olmsted closed its juvenile detention center. Newspaper reports say the county now sends youth to the Dakota County Juvenile Services Center in Hastings, 651-438-4970, and to the East Central Regional Juvenile Center in Lino Lakes. Call the jail or Court Administration to learn where a particular young person is. Juvenile files are private and will not appear in an adult search.
What happens if my wife misses her next hearing?
The judge can issue a warrant. For a bonded case, the court must tell the agent and the surety about the forfeiture, and a bond can be discharged if the court misses its own notice deadlines. Call her lawyer and the agent the same day. A lawyer may be able to get a new date before the money is lost.
How do I spot a bail scam in Rochester?
Real bondsmen are not allowed to solicit inside jails or courts unless someone asked for them, and no office takes gift cards. Verify any request by calling the Sheriff's Office at 507-328-6800 or the detention center at 507-328-6790 yourself.
Olmsted County contacts for bail and bond
- Jail
- Adult Detention Center, 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904; 507-328-6790
- Bond guide
- Olmsted County jail bail and bond help
- Custody lookup
- Olmsted County Inmate Search
- Sheriff's Office
- 507-328-6800
- Weekday bail
- Court Administration, 5th floor, 151 Fourth Street SE; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday; 507-722-7264
- Night and weekend bail
- Detention center door, Government Center circle drive; exact cash, money order or approved bondsman bond
- Criminal scheduling
- 507-722-7326
- County Attorney
- 507-328-7600
- Public defender
- 507-285-7370
- Youth detention
- Dakota County Juvenile Services Center, Hastings, 651-438-4970; East Central Regional Juvenile Center, Lino Lakes
Hours, payment types and phone numbers are taken from county and court pages that may be out of date, and a judge may order something different in your case. Check with the office before you travel. Nothing here replaces a lawyer.
How do Bail Bonds work at Olmsted County Adult Detention Center
Posting Bail in Olmsted County
Posting bail during business hours - 8:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays
Court Administration office
Olmsted County Government Center
5th Floor
151 Fourth Street SE
Rochester MN 55904
- The court accepts cash, money order, or credit card. If using cash, exact cash amount is required.
- Personal checks are NOT accepted.
- After you have paid the bail, bring the receipt to the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center. The receipt is required to get a detainee released.
104 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
When posting bail during non-business hours, and holidays
- Cash (exact amount required) or Money Order only.
Olmsted County Adult Detention Center
(Circle drive of the Government Center)
104 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
If you don't have the money and need a bond, Olmsted County also accepts bonds from bail bondsman approved by the 3rd Judicial District of Minnesota. Use the Statewide List of approved bail bond agents to find a licensed agent. They will help you through the rest of the bail posting process. Make arrangements with them prior to arriving at the courthouse.
Olmsted County Adult Detention Center
Address:
104 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Phone:
507-328-6790
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Olmsted County
Does Olmsted County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Olmsted County?
Who can set bail in Olmsted County?
When is bail set in Olmsted County Minnesota?
Does Olmsted County have bail?
Yes, Olmsted County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Olmsted County?
Olmsted County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Minnesota offers several types of pre-trial release including unconditional, conditional, or cash/surety bail.
Who can set bail in Olmsted County?
Depending on the charge(s) bail may be set according to a bail schedule or at the discretion of the judge.
When is bail set in Olmsted County Minnesota?
Bail is set at the defendant’s first court hearing, or arraignment. State law requires this hearing be scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, except for weekends or holidays.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Olmsted County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Olmsted County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Olmsted County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Olmsted County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Olmsted County have bail?
Yes, Olmsted County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Olmsted County?
Olmsted County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Minnesota offers several types of pre-trial release including unconditional, conditional, or cash/surety bail.
Who can set bail in Olmsted County?
Depending on the charge(s) bail may be set according to a bail schedule or at the discretion of the judge.
When is bail set in Minnesota?
Bail is set at the defendant’s first court hearing, or arraignment. State law requires this hearing be scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, except for weekends or holidays.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Olmsted County Minnesota?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Olmsted County Minnesota, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Minnesota could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Olmsted County Minnesota?
Yes, Olmsted County does offer online bail payment. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center for more information about the jails in Olmsted County.
What options are there to pay bail in Olmsted County Minnesota?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Olmsted County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Minnesota?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Olmsted County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Minnesota?
The Olmsted County Adult Detention Center or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.