Hitchcock County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Hitchcock County Jail

Address:
229 East D Street
Trenton, NE 69044

Phone:

308-334-5148

Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Hitchcock County

The Hitchcock County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Hitchcock County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Hitchcock County, or in some cases the state of Nebraska, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Hitchcock County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 308-334-5148 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Hitchcock County inmate locator.


 

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

Please call the jail at 308-334-5148 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County

Because Hitchcock County and Nebraska can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Hitchcock County Jail at 308-334-5148, 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 Hitchcock County Jail or the Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Hitchcock County Sheriff's Office or to the Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County Jail

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

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Hitchcock 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 Nebraska state licensed Bail Bond firm.

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

Hitchcock 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, Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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.

Hitchcock County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Hitchcock County 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 Hitchcock County Jail:
Inmate's Name
Hitchcock County Jail
P O Box 248
Trenton, NE 69044


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


 

Hitchcock County Bail Bond Information

Because Hitchcock County and Nebraska can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Hitchcock County Jail at 308-334-5148, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Hitchcock County Jail or the Hitchcock 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.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Hitchcock County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Hitchcock County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Nebraska, then select Hitchcock County 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.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Hitchcock County Jail lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Hitchcock County Jail.


 

How Do Inmates in Hitchcock County Jail Get Money to Make Phone Calls?
 

To send money to an inmate in order to make phone calls in Hitchcock County Jail, follow these steps:

1. Register with correctpay online, the money depositing service used by Hitchcock County Jail, or call Customer Service at 855-836-3364. They are open 24/7.

2. Once registered, select Nebraska, then Hitchcock County Jail, then the inmate you want to send money to.
3. Choose an amount, then a payment method (any major credit or debit card in your name), and then send.

NOTE: There is a cost to use this service... usually no more than 5%. The link below has all the information you need to know.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Hitchcock County inmates; what phone service they use, calling cards information, the rules, policies, fees, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

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