Address:
555 South State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone:
315-435-1770
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
To make a payment, you will need the following:
Please call the jail at 315-435-1770 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Onondaga County Justice Center.
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 Onondaga County
Because Onondaga County and New York can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Onondaga County Justice Center at 315-435-1770, 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 Onondaga County Justice Center or the Onondaga County Court Clerk these specific questions:
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 Onondaga County Justice Center
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 Onondaga County Justice Center 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 Onondaga County Justice Center where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office or to the Onondaga 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 Onondaga County Justice Center
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 Onondaga County Justice Center
If you are a landowner in Onondaga County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga County Justice Center.
Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Onondaga County Justice Center?
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 New York state licensed Bail Bond firm.
Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.
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, Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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.
Onondaga County Justice Center uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPay Now) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Onondaga County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Onondaga County you may also be able to use allpaid.
Register with them online or call them at 888-604-7888 for depositing inmate commissary money assistance 24 hours a day.
For full information about depositing money for an inmate, deposit limits and helpful instructions, visit our Send Money to an Inmate page for Onondaga County.
For inmates receiving mail in the Onondaga County Justice Center 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 Onondaga County Justice Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Control Number (ICN)
Onondaga County Justice Center
555 South State Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
For more information about IC Solutions and theiur tablet program, including availability, price, benefits and more, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Onondaga County Justice Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Onondaga County Justice Center.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Onondaga County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Onondaga County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
To visit an inmate in Onondaga County follow these steps:
For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Onondaga County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page.
Can I pay a Onondaga County Justice Center inmate's bond online?
Yes, you can pay a Onondaga County Justice Center inmate's bond online using a third-party service called 'allpaid'. The instructions are easy... From their website, look up Onondaga County Justice Center or Onondaga County, input the inmate's name, and then use your credit or debit card to deposit the bond amount. As soon as the payment is processed and the information is sent to the Onondaga County Justice Center, the jail will begin the release process. You do not have to be present for all of this to take place. Learn more about how to bail or bond out an inmate in the Onondaga County Justice Center, call allpaid directly at 877-392-2455, or call the jail at 315-435-1770.
