Coos County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Coos County bail and bond: the Coquille jail, the court deposit, and youth detention
People arrested in Coos County are held at the Coos County Jail, 200 East 2nd Street in Coquille, which the Sheriff's Office runs. Look the person up on Coos County Inmate Search to see custody status and release terms before you drive anywhere. The jail desk is 541-396-7850. Coquille is also where the circuit court sits, so the jail and the courthouse are a short walk apart. A judge sets the terms, and bail is a deposit to the court.
1. Is my son or daughter in the Coquille jail right now?
Enter the name on Coos County Inmate Search. A record means the person has been booked. If the booking happened within the last hour, the entry may not be up yet.
The jail desk is 541-396-7850. Have the full name and birth date ready. Coos County has one adult jail, at 200 East 2nd Street, Coquille, OR 97423.
2. Which phone number do I use for which office?
The jail is 541-396-7850. The Sheriff's civil and records division is 541-396-7800, and that line asks you to pick a menu choice, so call it for paperwork and not for a person in custody. Dispatch for non-emergencies is 541-269-8911.
Court questions go to the circuit court at 541-396-8372. The Sheriff's office is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a lunch closure from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
3. How is my loved one's release decided?
A judge decides. The court's pretrial staff look at the person in custody and give the judge a recommendation. The judge can choose a promise to appear, release with rules, or a security release that needs a deposit.
Rules often mean check-ins with the pretrial office at the courthouse, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. After hours, the pretrial line is 541-396-8372 ext. 25026.
4. What does a security release cost?
The deposit is 10 percent of the security amount the judge sets. A $5,000 security needs $500. Oregon's minimum deposit is $25.
The money goes to the court. It is not a fee to a bond company. If the case ends and the person has done everything the court asked, the court returns 85 percent of the deposit, after taking its own fee of $5 to $750.
5. Where do I take the deposit?
Ask the jail desk at 541-396-7850 whether to pay there or at the courthouse for this case. The courthouse is at 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille. The court takes cash, checks, and Visa, MasterCard, or Discover at the window, and card payments by phone at 541-396-8372 ext. 25001.
Carry a government photo ID. Get a receipt with the case number and your name on it. The receipt decides who gets the refund.
6. Why can't I get my money back right away?
The deposit stays with the court until every part of the case is finished. If the person is convicted, the refund waits until after sentencing. The court must also sign an order before the Circuit Court Accounting office issues the refund.
Before a refund is paid, the court can deduct its 15 percent fee, fines or fees on the case, money the person owes in any Oregon circuit court case, and unpaid child support. If the person breaks release conditions, the State can keep the deposit.
7. Can I put up land or a house instead of cash?
Oregon allows it. The property must be in Oregon, the owner must hold equity in it, and the value must be at least twice the security amount. A sworn statement goes with each item. Stocks, bonds, and cash can also be offered.
The judge reviews each offer. Call the court at 541-396-8372 to ask for the forms and the order of steps.
8. Can the jail let someone out without any money?
Yes, when the judge or a release officer orders it. Oregon law tells judges to consider release without money first. Security is used when lighter conditions will not protect the public or assure a court appearance.
If your relative is not out after the first hearing, ask the court at 541-396-8372 or a lawyer why the judge chose a deposit.
9. When is bail not allowed?
The Oregon Constitution lets a judge refuse bail on a murder or treason charge when the proof is evident or the presumption strong. In a violent felony case, the judge can deny release after a hearing. The state must show clear and convincing evidence of danger, and the hearing must be held within five days of the request.
A person arrested on a warrant from another county or on a probation hold can also stay in custody. The booking record shows the hold.
10. Does the court give a free lawyer?
The court appoints a lawyer for anyone who cannot afford one. Southwestern Oregon Public Defender Services, in Coos Bay, handles many criminal cases for the county. The office number is 541-267-2472.
Ask for an attorney at the first appearance. The court clerk at 541-396-8372 can explain the application.
11. Where is a teenager held after an arrest in Coos County?
The Coos County Juvenile Department, 240 N. Collier Street in Coquille, behind the courthouse, answers at 541-396-7880. Under a contract, it sends detained youth to the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Facility in Roseburg.
Detention hearings are usually held by video. The Douglas County detention number is 541-464-6401.
12. What if the person misses a hearing?
The court can forfeit the deposit to the State and issue a warrant. It can also enter a judgment for the full security amount against the person who posted. A missed date can be fixed faster when a lawyer calls the court at once.
Call the clerk at 541-396-8372 the same day, and do not wait for the warrant.
13. Can I put money on the person's jail account to get them out?
A jail account deposit and a security deposit are different things. Money placed on an account pays for phone calls and store items. It is not a court deposit and does not release anyone by itself.
Call 541-396-7850 before you send either kind of payment, and tell the desk which one you mean.
14. How do I spot a bail scam in Coos County?
A call that demands gift cards, an app payment, or a wire to free someone is a scam. The jail and the court do not ask for that. Hang up, then call 541-396-7850 or 541-396-8372 on your own.
Look up the person on Coos County Inmate Search first. If the person is not in custody, no payment is due.
Key contacts for Coos County bail questions
- County jail
- Coos County Jail, 200 East 2nd Street, Coquille, OR 97423; 541-396-7850
- Bail instructions
- Coos County jail and bail page
- Custody lookup
- Coos County Inmate Search
- Sheriff's Office
- Records and civil, 541-396-7800; non-emergency dispatch, 541-269-8911
- Circuit court
- 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423; 541-396-8372
- Pretrial office after hours
- 541-396-8372 ext. 25026
- Public defense
- Southwestern Oregon Public Defender Services, 465 Elrod Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420; 541-267-2472
- Juvenile
- Juvenile Department, 240 N. Collier Street, Coquille, OR 97423; 541-396-7880. Youth detention: Douglas County Juvenile Detention Facility, Roseburg; 541-464-6401
Coos County courts and the Sheriff's Office can change fees, hours, and numbers without notice. Confirm each detail for your case with the jail or the circuit court before sending money. Nothing here is legal advice.
Coos County Jail
Address:
200 East 2nd Street
Coquille, OR 97423
Phone:
541-396-7850
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Coos County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Coos County?
Who can set bail in Coos County?
When is bail set in Coos County Oregon?
Does Coos County have bail?
Yes, Coos County does have bail, but not in the traditional sense. Bail, also called a “security release agreement”, can be either personal recognizance or cash or a cash bond.
The State of Oregon does not allow a commercial entity to make money on securing a bond so there are no bail bond companies.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Coos County?
Pay the full bail amount in cash from the defendant, family or friends, or, Cash percentage in lieu of bonds. If the bond order permits, the defendant pays 10 % of the bond amount to the jail or court, which then holds the money until the case is over. 85% of the paid amount is returned if the defendant is acquitted or the case is dismissed with the remaining 15% to cover court costs. The defendant, family or friends can sign off on the bond.
Who can set bail in Coos County?
Oregon uses a predetermined bail schedule, so an officer can determine bail at booking. For more serious crimes, a judge is required to set the bail at the first appearance/arraignment.
When is bail set in Coos County Oregon?
For less serious and non-violent crimes bail is set according to a bail schedule and this information will be made available during the booking process. For cases requiring a judge to set bail, a hearing will be set within 36 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Coos 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 Coos 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 Coos 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, Coos 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 Coos 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.
(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 Coos County have bail?
Yes, Coos County does have bail, but not in the traditional sense. Bail, also called a “security release agreement”, can be either personal recognizance or cash or a cash bond.
The State of Oregon does not allow a commercial entity to make money on securing a bond so there are no bail bond companies.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Coos County?
Pay the full bail amount in cash from the defendant, family or friends, or, Cash percentage in lieu of bonds. If the bond order permits, the defendant pays 10 % of the bond amount to the jail or court, which then holds the money until the case is over. 85% of the paid amount is returned if the defendant is acquitted or the case is dismissed with the remaining 15% to cover court costs. The defendant, family or friends can sign off on the bond.
Who can set bail in Coos County?
Oregon uses a predetermined bail schedule, so an officer can determine bail at booking. For more serious crimes, a judge is required to set the bail at the first appearance/arraignment.
When is bail set in Oregon?
For less serious and non-violent crimes bail is set according to a bail schedule and this information will be made available during the booking process. For cases requiring a judge to set bail, a hearing will be set within 36 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Coos County Oregon?
Yes, your attorney may file a request to reduce or modify bail.
In Coos County Oregon, who can pay bail for me?
If bail is set 10% must be paid prior to your release. This can be paid by you, family, or friends. Oregon does not allow the use of bail bond agents.
Can bail be paid online in Coos County Oregon?
Oregon counties do not currently offer online payment of bail. All payments must be made in person at the county jail where the defendant is being held. Go to the Coos County Jail for more information about the jails in Coos County.
What options are there to pay bail in Coos County Oregon?
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 Coos County Jail for more information about posting bail in Coos County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Oregon?
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.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Coos 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 Oregon?
All bonds are processed through the courts and efforts are being made nationwide not to detain someone on lesser charges due to the inability to pay bail.