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Sherburne County bail and bond: Door D, exact cash and what comes after

Adults arrested in Sherburne County are held at the Sherburne County Jail, run by the Sheriff's Office at 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River. Check Sherburne County Inmate Search to see whether your person is booked and what bail is set. The county says you can pay bail at the jail lobby, Door D, 24 hours a day. Cash only, in the exact amount. The jail line for bail questions is 763-765-3800.

Is my father in the Sherburne County Jail?

Use Sherburne County Inmate Search and type his name. New bookings take a while to show. If he is still missing after a few hours, call the jail at 763-765-3800 with his full name and birth date, and ask if he was sent to another agency.

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What is Door D, and when is it open?

Door D is the entrance to the jail lobby where bail is paid. The county says it works 24 hours a day. A current government-issued photo ID is required. The jail line is 763-765-3800. The Sheriff's Office main line is 763-765-3500, and the county also lists a toll-free number.

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What can I pay with at Door D?

Cash only, and it must be the exact amount. The jail does not take checks or credit cards for bail. Count your money twice before you leave home.

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Is a bail bond the same as cash bail?

No. With cash bail you pay the court amount and it is refunded if he returns to court. With a bond, a company posts the full bail and you pay it a fee. The county says the company may ask for collateral, like a house or car. Ask what you would lose if he misses court.

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What do licensed bondsmen charge, and how are they checked?

Minnesota bondsmen carry a Commerce Department license, and the state court office must approve them. They charge the surety's filed rate, at least $100. I found no legal percentage cap. Premiums go to a trust account within seven business days. Collateral must be returned within 21 days after you give proof of discharge.

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How soon does a Sherburne County judge see the case?

Thirty-six hours is the limit, and Sundays, holidays and the arrest day are not counted, though Saturdays are. The Sherburne County Courthouse is at 13880 Business Center Drive, Elk River, 763-284-7140, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Court Administrator Katrese Ringham leads the office.

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Does the county check risk before the first hearing?

For felony defendants, the county's Adult Pretrial Unit prepares a bail evaluation under Minnesota law, which helps the judge pick release or conditions. The same unit watches court-ordered terms such as drug tests and electronic monitoring. The county plan lists a $150 fee for pretrial conditional release supervision.

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What is the bail on a common charge in Sherburne County?

No Sherburne County chart turned up, and the state has none, so this page gives no dollar figures. The judge decides after hearing both sides. Look at Sherburne County Inmate Search for the amount that applies to your person.

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Can bail be dropped to nothing?

Sometimes. Court rules start with release on a promise to appear or an unsecured bond. The judge adds conditions or money only on a finding of danger to people or a risk of missing court. Ask a lawyer to request a review of conditions, which the court must do if a party asks.

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Can we pledge land or a house?

The sources I read do not say whether property has to be in Sherburne County, in Minnesota, or may be elsewhere. Call the court at 763-284-7140 to ask what the judge accepts and how long the papers take.

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What if city police made the arrest?

Get the department name and the report number, then check Sherburne County Inmate Search. If the search shows nothing, call 763-765-3800. The jail is where bail is paid, whichever agency made the arrest.

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Which juvenile center does Sherburne County use?

The county's 2024-2025 plan says it has a joint powers agreement with the East Central Regional Juvenile Center for secure detention. The center is in Lino Lakes. Ask the court at 763-284-7140 where your child is and when the detention hearing will be.

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How do I get a public defender in Elk River?

Ask the judge at the first hearing, or apply on the state public defender page. The court decides who qualifies. The court administrator's office, 763-284-7140, can answer form questions.

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What if he skips court after I paid?

The court can forfeit the cash, and a warrant may follow. Call a lawyer the same day. For a bond, the surety is told and may bring him in.

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Is the cash refunded?

The county says bail cash is refunded if the defendant returns for court. State law adds that the court holds it until the case ends and a judge may subtract fines or restitution first.

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Is this call about Sherburne bail a scam?

A scam usually asks for gift cards, crypto or a wire. Real staff do not. Bondsmen may not solicit at the jail, call jail phones, or fund an inmate account. Hang up and dial 763-765-3800.

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What should I carry to Door D?

Bring your government photo ID and the exact cash amount in bills. Know the person's full name and birth date. The county asks for the exact amount, so count carefully. Ask for a receipt that lists the case number. If the jail says conditions apply, such as no contact with a person, read them before you leave.

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Can the 48-hour and 36-hour limits both apply?

They answer different questions. The 36-hour rule is about getting the person before a judge, and it leaves out Sundays and holidays. The 48-hour rule is about a judge finding probable cause, and weekends count. If the second finding is missed, release is required. The court at 763-284-7140 can say which dates apply.

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Sherburne County bail and bond contacts

Jail
Sherburne County Jail, lobby Door D; 763-765-3800
Bond guide
Jail bail and bond guide
Custody lookup
Sherburne County Inmate Search
Sheriff's Office
13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330; 763-765-3500
District court
13880 Business Center Drive, Elk River, MN 55330; 763-284-7140; weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Youth detention
East Central Regional Juvenile Center, Lino Lakes; ask the court for placement details
Public defense
Ask at first appearance; court line 763-284-7140

The Door D rules come from the county's own page, and the county can change them. Keep your receipt, and phone the jail if anything looks different at the door.

Sherburne County Jail

Address:
Sherburne County Jail
13880 Business Center Drive
Elk River, MN 55330-4601
Phone:
763-241-4500

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Sherburne County


Does Sherburne County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Sherburne County?

Who can set bail in Sherburne County?

When is bail set in Sherburne County Minnesota?

 

 

Does Sherburne County have bail?

Yes,  Sherburne County recognizes most types of bonds.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Sherburne County?

Sherburne 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 Sherburne 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 Sherburne 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 Sherburne 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 Sherburne 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 Sherburne County Jail 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, Sherburne 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 Sherburne 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 Sherburne County have bail?  

Yes,  Sherburne County recognizes most types of bonds.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Sherburne County? 

Sherburne 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 Sherburne 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 Sherburne County Minnesota? 

Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.

In Sherburne 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 Sherburne County Minnesota?

Yes, Sherburne County does offer online bail payment. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Sherburne County Jail for more information about the jails in Sherburne County.

What options are there to pay bail in Sherburne 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 Sherburne County Jail for more information about posting bail in Sherburne 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 Sherburne 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 Sherburne County Jail 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.

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