Cumberland County Annex Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Cumberland County bail and bond: Bridgeton jail, release, and payment
Adults arrested in Cumberland County are processed at the Cumberland County Department of Corrections on West Broad Street in Bridgeton. New Jersey judges release most people without cash, so begin with Cumberland County Inmate Search to see whether your person is booked and what has been decided. The Admissions and Bail office answers questions the search cannot at 856-453-4892 or 856-453-4894. A person arrested on a warrant appears before a judge within 48 hours, and that judge, not the jail, decides on release.
Is my relative in the Bridgeton jail right now?
Open Cumberland County Inmate Search first. It tells you whether the person is booked and whether any release or bail decision is attached. A fresh arrest can take a short time to appear. If hours have passed and the name still is not there, phone Admissions at 856-453-4892 and give the full name and birth date.
Do I have to pay money to bring my family member home?
Usually not. Since January 1, 2017, New Jersey courts begin with release, not cash. Police may charge a person on a complaint-summons, which means release with a court date. Police may instead use a complaint-warrant, which sends the person to the county jail until a judge rules on release. Most of those people leave on conditions, not on a payment.
What happens in the first 48 hours after a warrant arrest?
The first appearance must take place within 48 hours of the person being committed to the jail. The judge reads the charge, explains the person's rights, and decides on release unless the prosecutor has asked for detention. People who cannot afford a lawyer get a public defender application at that hearing.
How does the judge choose between release and jail?
A Pretrial Services officer scores the Public Safety Assessment, which weighs the person's record for the risk of missing court, a new crime, and a new violent crime. The officer recommends a release plan. The judge must choose the least restrictive option that works: release on the person's own promise or an unsecured bond if that is enough, or conditions such as no new offense and no contact with the alleged victim.
Can the prosecutor ask to keep my relative locked up until trial?
Yes. The prosecutor may file a detention motion, and the judge may deny release only if no bail or condition would assure a court appearance, protect other people, or prevent interference with the case. The hearing happens no later than the first appearance unless a delay is granted: up to three days for the prosecutor and up to five for the defense. In firearm cases the release decision can be extended up to seven days.
When would a judge set a dollar amount in Cumberland County?
Only when nothing else will bring the person back to court. A money amount may serve that one goal. It may not be used to protect the public or to keep someone in jail. It is uncommon. If the family cannot pay a set amount, the court must review it promptly, and the defense may ask for a reduction on a fast schedule.
Where do I pay bail in Bridgeton, and who can pay it?
Go to the jail's Admissions Office through the Broad Street entrance. The person paying must be 18 or older and show photo ID; a driver's license is preferred. Staff run a warrant check on the inmate, complete a recognizance form, collect the money and fees, and hand you a receipt. Waiting time varies, so phone 856-453-4892 before you travel and ask about the hours that day.
Which payment types does the Cumberland jail take?
Cash, postal money orders, and bank certified checks. Staff collect the exact amount. A charge for an indictable offense adds a $50 fee, and that fee must be paid by postal money order or bank certified check. Money you put on a jail account for phone calls or snacks is a deposit, not bail, and it does not open the door.
Does Cumberland County accept bail bondsmen?
Yes. A bondsman must show proof of a bail license, such as a surety license, and every bond or recognizance form must carry a stamp. Expired or unstamped forms are refused. Bail agents are licensed by the state Department of Banking and Insurance, and no statute sets the agent's fee. Ask for the fee and the collateral in writing before you sign.
Is there a ten percent option?
A judge's order may allow it. The court rule lets a defendant deposit 10 percent of the amount in cash and sign a recognizance for the other 90 percent, with no surety unless the court orders one. It does not apply to first-degree or second-degree charges or certain domestic violence offenses. The order itself says which rule applies, so read it.
Can a house or land back the bond?
Real estate is approved by, and recorded with, the clerk of the county where the offense happened. Property in a different county can still be accepted, and the clerk then sends a certified copy to the clerk where the land sits. Call the county switchboard at 856-453-2125 and ask for the criminal case office that handles property.
How do I get a lawyer if we cannot pay for one?
The Office of the Public Defender serves Cumberland County from 40 East Broad Street, 1st Floor, Bridgeton, 856-453-1568. Fill in the application at the first appearance. The court may assign the office to that hearing.
What if the person arrested is under 18?
Call the Cumberland County Juvenile Detention Center at 856-455-0717. Its office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The director's office is reachable at 856-453-4883, extension 14833. Ask where the young person is held and when the next hearing is.
What happens if my relative misses a court date?
The judge may issue a bench warrant, and money posted can be forfeited. When a bond is forfeited, the court mails a notice, and a written objection must be filed within 75 days of the notice date. Pretrial Services officers remind released defendants of court dates, so ask them for the next one.
How do I spot a bail scam?
Admissions collects bail at its own counter, and Superior Court deposits go through the court's Finance Division. Neither one asks for gift cards or app transfers. Hang up on any caller who does, then dial 856-453-4892 yourself.
Key contacts for Cumberland County release questions
- Jail
- Cumberland County Department of Corrections, West Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302; office 856-453-4883
- Admissions and bail
- Broad Street entrance; 856-453-4892 or 856-453-4894
- Bail guide
- Bail and bond instructions for this jail
- Custody lookup
- Cumberland County Inmate Search
- County switchboard
- 856-453-2125
- Public defender
- 40 East Broad Street, 1st Floor, Bridgeton, NJ 08302; 856-453-1568
- Youth detention
- Cumberland County Juvenile Detention Center, 856-455-0717; Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone numbers, office hours, and fees change from time to time. Questions about one person's case belong with a lawyer or the Admissions Office, and no payment should be sent until the amount and the payee are clear.
Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Cumberland County
The Cumberland County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Cumberland County.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
- You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Cumberland County, or in some cases the state of New Jersey, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Cumberland County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in New Jersey is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less. So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
- Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Cumberland County Annex Jail, or the courthouse in Cumberland County where the offense took place.
Call 856-453-4894 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Cumberland County inmate locator.
Cumberland County Annex Jail
Address:
54 W. Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone:
856-453-4894
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Cumberland County
Does Cumberland County have bail?
What are the different types of bonds in Cumberland County?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Morris County?
Who can set bail in Cumberland County?
When is bail set in Cumberland County New Jersey?
Does Cumberland County have bail?
No, New Jersey is a NO BAIL state.
Under current laws a defendant can only be held if a judge determines they are a risk to the community, likely to interfere with the investigation or fail to show for all required court dates. If the judge determines they are not a risk the defendant is released prior to trial.
What are the different types of bonds in Cumberland County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which release conditions are available to them. Professional bond companies are not permitted to operate in New Jersey.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Morris County?
Under the new system, if a judge decides a defendant does not pose a public safety or willful flight risk, then they will be released without being required to post any money. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states and can be considered a type of bond because a document will need to be agreed upon and signed.
Who can set bail in Cumberland County?
A hearing is held by a judge to determine if the defendant qualifies for release.
When is bail set in Cumberland County New Jersey?
If a defendant is not released immediately, a hearing will be scheduled within 48 hours before a judge.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Cumberland 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 in New Jersey, 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.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail is what the arrested 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.
New Jersey has mostly done away with the bail/bond system since 2017, except for cases involving unpaid motor vehicle summonses.
Defendants with a serious risk of danger or flight can be detained pending trial. Low-risk defendants will be released. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states. If released, the defendant will be issued a summons to appear to court within 21 days.
Pretrial service officers will monitor those defendants, based on the conditions of their release while the defendant is out of custody pending rial.
A judge may order a variety of conditions while the defendant is awaiting trial, such as a GPS location monitor, checking in via phone or in person with a pretrial services officer, no contact with an alleged victim, and other conditions similar to probation.
People who are arrested for serious felonies (including first- and second-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, violent robberies and burglaries, home invasions and vehicular invasions) can still be denied pretrial release.
Prosecutors must request a detention hearing and the decision whether to hold someone will be made at the judge’s discretion.
This ruling will be based on several factors including the likelihood that the defendant will flee or any public safety risk that they may present.
Does Cumberland County have bail?
No, New Jersey is a NO BAIL state.
Under current laws a defendant can only be held if a judge determines they are a risk to the community, likely to interfere with the investigation or fail to show for all required court dates. If the judge determines they are not a risk the defendant is released prior to trial.
What are the different types of bonds in Cumberland County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which release conditions are available to them. Professional bond companies are not permitted to operate in New Jersey.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Cumberland County?
Under the new system, if a judge decides a defendant does not pose a public safety or willful flight risk, then they will be released without being required to post any money. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states and can be considered a type of bond because a document will need to be agreed upon and signed.
Who can set bail in Cumberland County?
A hearing is held by a judge to determine if the defendant qualifies for release.
When is bail set in New Jersey?
If a defendant is not released immediately, a hearing will be scheduled within 48 hours before a judge.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Cumberland County New Jersey?
Because New Jersey does not utilize a cash bail system there is no reason to request a reduction in bail. However, those previously denied release may have their attorney petition the court for another hearing to reevaluate eligibility.
In Cumberland County New Jersey, who can pay bail for me?
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
Can bail be paid online in Cumberland County New Jersey?
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
What options are there to pay bail in Cumberland County New Jersey?
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
Will I get all my bond money back in New Jersey?
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Cumberland County?
New Jersey does not require money down because it is a no bail state. There might be fees to pay however.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in New Jersey?
New Jersey has no bail.
There are scammers who call families of arrested asking for information to process a bond. Not only are bondspersons not permitted to call for this information for any type of arrests, but they are also particularly offensive since there are no bail bond companies permitted to operate in New Jersey.