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Esmeralda County bail and bond: Goldfield, the justice court, and long distances

Arrests in Esmeralda County are made by the Esmeralda County Sheriff's Office in Goldfield, 775-485-6393. Adults are held at the jail that serves Esmeralda County. Use Esmeralda County Inmate Search first to see whether a person is in custody, the charge and the bail amount. Cases are heard at Esmeralda Township Justice Court, 403 Crook Street, Goldfield. Goldfield is the county seat, and distances here are long, so phone ahead before you drive anywhere with money.

Where is a person arrested near Goldfield actually kept?

Start with Esmeralda County Inmate Search, which shows the booking and the charge. If a name is missing, call the Sheriff's Office at 775-485-6393 and ask where the person is housed. The deputy can name the building and the phone line for that jail. Write down the booking number you are given.

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Which of the three offices do I call first?

Call the Sheriff's Office, 775-485-6393, about custody. Call Esmeralda Township Justice Court, 775-485-6359, about hearings and bail paperwork. Call the county clerk, 775-485-6309, about district court files. The clerk's mail goes to P.O. Box 547, Goldfield, NV 89013. Start with the person's full legal name and date of birth for all three.

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Who sees the person first, and when?

A judge reviews custody at the first appearance. Esmeralda Township Justice Court is at 403 Crook Street, P.O. Box 370, Goldfield, NV 89013, 775-485-6359. The fax is 775-485-3462. Nevada law requires a pretrial release hearing within 48 hours after a person is taken into custody (NRS 178.4849). A judge can delay it for good cause, and judges and lawyers may appear by phone or video.

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How is the bail number chosen?

A judge sets the amount that reasonably protects the public and brings the person back (NRS 178.498). The judge looks at the charge, how much the person can pay, ties to the community, work and past court record (NRS 178.4853). A court may impose bail only as the least restrictive means necessary. A prosecutor who asks for bail must prove the need by clear and convincing evidence, and the judge states findings on the record (NRS 178.4851).

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Can I find out my person's bail before the hearing?

Often not, because the judge sets it at the hearing. Look in Esmeralda County Inmate Search after the hearing. A domestic violence battery arrest is the exception: if no one has set bail after 12 hours, the default is $3,000, $5,000 or $15,000, depending on prior convictions and strangulation or serious harm (NRS 178.484). The justice court at 775-485-6359 can confirm the number once a judge acts.

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How do I pay, and what should I bring?

Phone the Sheriff's Office at 775-485-6393 or the justice court at 775-485-6359 and ask where payment is taken and which forms of payment are accepted. Bring a government photo ID, the legal name of the person and the booking or case number. Bail belongs to one case, so insist on a receipt with the court, the case number and the amount.

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How do I check a bail agent before signing?

Look up the license with the Nevada Division of Insurance on its license search. A licensed agent may charge no more than 15 percent of the bond or $50, whichever is greater (NRS 697.300). There is no yearly renewal premium, and a financed premium cannot carry interest. Agents also register with the Sheriff and the district court clerk each year (NRS 697.270).

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Can I offer land or a vehicle as security?

A bail agent can accept collateral, but it must be reasonable compared with the bond, kept separate and returned in writing after the bond ends (NRS 697.320). The deed has to state that it is part of a security transaction. To offer property directly to the court, call the clerk at 775-485-6309 before you collect documents.

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What does a no-bail hold mean?

A first-degree murder arrest can be held without bail when the proof is evident or the presumption great. A felony arrest of someone on probation or parole needs a court order or the supervising agency before bail (NRS 178.484). An alcohol DUI arrest waits for breath alcohol under 0.04. Drug DUI, domestic battery and protective-order arrests wait 12 hours. A warrant elsewhere can hold the person too.

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Who is the lawyer if there is no money?

Esmeralda County contracts with private counsel for appointed defense: Jason Earnest Law, LLC, 3340 South Highway 160, Suite 202, Pahrump, NV 89048, 775-727-9500. Ask the judge for appointed counsel at the first appearance. Bring proof of income, home and work so the lawyer can argue for a lower amount.

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Where does Esmeralda County send arrested minors?

Call the Sheriff's Office, 775-485-6393, or the justice court, 775-485-6359, for the hold location and the hearing date. A youth hearing is not an adult arraignment, and juvenile records are private, so the adult search may show nothing. Parents should be ready with the child's full name, birth date and school.

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What if a hearing is missed?

The court orders a warrant within 14 judicial days of an unexcused absence. It notifies the bail agent or depositor, and the bail is forfeited 180 days after notice (NRS 178.508). A bond can be set aside only on narrow grounds, such as illness or detention elsewhere, and only if the surety did not cause the absence (NRS 178.512). Phone the justice court, 775-485-6359, at once.

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How and when is bail returned?

The court must exonerate the bond when the case is finished or the forfeiture is set aside (NRS 178.522). Cash left on deposit when judgment is entered may be applied to fines, costs and restitution first (NRS 178.528). A bail agent's premium is not returned. Collateral must be returned after the secured obligation is discharged.

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Will money on an account get my person out?

No. Funds for phone calls and commissary are not bail. A caller who demands gift cards, wire transfers or an app payment to free someone is running a scam. Hang up and dial the Sheriff's Office, 775-485-6393, using the number printed here.

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Esmeralda County bail contacts

Jail
Esmeralda County jail page; Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 520, Goldfield, NV 89013; 775-485-6393
Bond guide
Esmeralda County jails and bond guides
Custody lookup
Esmeralda County Inmate Search
Justice court
Esmeralda Township Justice Court, 403 Crook Street, Goldfield, NV 89013; 775-485-6359
County clerk
P.O. Box 547, Goldfield, NV 89013; 775-485-6309; fax 775-485-6376
Public defense
Jason Earnest Law, LLC, 3340 South Highway 160, Suite 202, Pahrump, NV 89048; 775-727-9500
Juvenile
Sheriff's Office 775-485-6393; justice court 775-485-6359

Hours, payment forms and the holding location can change with little notice, so confirm by phone before you leave with cash or documents. This guide is plain-language background for Esmeralda County and is not a substitute for advice from a Nevada lawyer.

Esmeralda County Jail

Address:
233 Crook Street
Goldfield, NV 89013
Phone:
775-485-6373

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Esmeralda County


Does Esmeralda County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Esmeralda County?

Who can set bail in Esmeralda County?

When is bail set in Esmeralda County Nevada?

 

 

Does Esmeralda County have bail?

Yes,  Esmeralda County recognizes most types of bonds.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Esmeralda County?

There are several types of bail available including own recognizance, cash bail, surety bond and property bond.

 

 

Who can set bail in Esmeralda County?

For many minor and non-violent charges bail is already set according to a bail standard. For more serious cases, of if prosecution feels a defendant is a flight risk, bail is set by a judge in the criminal court.

 

 

When is bail set in Esmeralda County Nevada?

For minor offenses bail is listed in a bail schedule and this information will be known during the booking process. For more serious cases a hearing, known as the initial hearing, will be scheduled as soon as possible. In most cases this will be immediately following booking, but it is required to occur within 72 hours.

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Esmeralda 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 Nevada 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 Esmeralda 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, Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda 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 ban 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 Esmeralda County have bail?  

Yes,  Esmeralda County recognizes most types of bonds.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Esmeralda County? 

There are several types of bail available including own recognizance, cash bail, surety bond and property bond.

Who can set bail in Esmeralda County?  

For many minor and non-violent charges bail is already set according to a bail standard. For more serious cases, of if prosecution feels a defendant is a flight risk, bail is set by a judge in the criminal court.

When is bail set in Nevada?

For minor offenses bail is listed in a bail schedule and this information will be known during the booking process. For more serious cases a hearing, known as the initial hearing, will be scheduled as soon as possible. In most cases this will be immediately following booking, but it is required to occur within 72 hours.

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Esmeralda County Nevada? 

Yes, your attorney may request a bail reduction hearing.

In Esmeralda County Nevada, 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 Nevada could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Esmeralda County Nevada?  

Yes, Nevada does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Esmeralda County Jail for more information about the jails in Esmeralda County.

What options are there to pay bail in Esmeralda County Nevada? 

Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Esmeralda County Jail for more information about posting bail in Esmeralda County.  

Will I get all my bond money back in Nevada? 

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 Esmeralda 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 Nevada?  

The Esmeralda 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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