Crook County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Crook County bail in Prineville: the jail by the Sheriff's Office and the court on NW 2nd Street
How can I tell if she is in the Prineville jail?
Enter her name in the Crook County Inmate Search. When an arrest is very recent, the entry may take time to post. For anything the search leaves out, call the Sheriff's Office at 541-447-6398 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Where is the jail?
The Crook County Jail stands beside the Sheriff's Office in Prineville. Use the Sheriff's Office address, 308 NE 2nd Street, Prineville, OR 97754, when you drive over, and phone 541-447-6398 before you go.
What if the search shows nothing for my person?
A person arrested in the last few hours may not appear yet. Someone arrested by the state police or by another county may be held in a different place. Call the Sheriff's Office at 541-447-6398 and give the full legal name and date of birth, and ask which agency made the arrest.
What are the ways a person can be released in Oregon?
There are three. A judge can release a person on a promise to appear. A judge can attach conditions, such as living at a set address or staying away from a victim. Or the judge can set a security release that needs money.
Under Senate Bill 48, the judge looks at the first two before a money deposit. The judge must choose the least strict condition that is likely to keep the public and the victim safe.
How do I find out the bail amount?
Look at the Crook County Inmate Search first, and then call the jail at 541-447-6398 if no amount shows. The judge may also set or change the amount at the first court date. The Circuit Court, 541-447-6541, can tell you what the judge decided.
Where do I take the money, and when?
Call the Sheriff's Office at 541-447-6398 and ask where bail is taken and which forms of payment it accepts. Ask before you drive, because payment rules differ from one Oregon jail to the next. The courthouse, 541-447-6541, is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., if the amount was set by a judge.
How does the 10 percent deposit work?
The judge names a security amount. The defendant signs a release agreement and deposits 10 percent with the court clerk, with a minimum of $25 (ORS 135.265). The clerk writes a receipt. Keep it, because the refund goes to the name on it.
At the end, 85 percent is returned. The clerk keeps 15 percent, at least $5 and at most $750, together with interest. Some amounts go to the state General Fund.
Where is the Crook County courthouse now?
Since October 28, 2024, the Crook County Circuit Court has been at 260 NW 2nd Street, Suite 300, Prineville, OR 97754. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone is 541-447-6541. Older maps may show the previous address, so do not use one.
What if the amount is too high for our family?
Ask a lawyer to request a review. Oregon's constitution says excessive bail shall not be required (Article I, section 16). The judge can lower the amount, change the conditions, or release without money. Gather proof of where he lives and works, and call the court at 541-447-6541 to find the next hearing.
Are there people who cannot get bail?
Yes. A person charged with murder or treason has no right to bail when the proof is evident or the presumption strong (Article I, section 14). For a violent felony, the state can ask for a hearing and must show danger by clear and convincing evidence. A hold from another county also blocks release.
Who defends a person who cannot pay a lawyer?
The judge appoints a lawyer at the first hearing if the person qualifies. The Circuit Court clerk at 541-447-6541 can say who was appointed. A person who is left without a lawyer for too long can have the case dismissed under an Oregon Supreme Court ruling, though the state can file it again.
Where do Crook County youth go when detained?
Crook County's Juvenile Department gets detention beds from NORCOR in The Dalles and from Deschutes County. Deschutes County's facility is at 63360 NW Britta Street, Bend, and its intake line is 541-385-3209. NORCOR Juvenile answers at 541-208-1447. A judge decides on detention, and a parent cannot order it or end it.
Does the victim get a say in release?
Yes. Oregon law tells the district attorney to try to notify victims before a release decision, and victims may appear and speak. A judge also weighs the safety of the victim when choosing conditions. If you are a victim, give the district attorney's office your phone number early, because the court cannot hear from someone it cannot reach.
He was released, then broke a rule. What happens next?
If the broken rule was not a new crime, the court may send him back to custody or make a new release decision. If a new crime is charged, the new case gets its own release decision. Go to every check-in and every hearing, and tell the lawyer about any move or job change.
Can I put property up instead of cash?
ORS 135.265 allows stocks, bonds, or property in Oregon with equity that is not exempt. It must be worth at least twice the security amount, and each item needs an affidavit. The magistrate can look into whether it is enough. Call the court at 541-447-6541 before you start collecting papers.
What if the deposit is forfeited?
If a condition is broken, the deposit can be kept by the State. If the person fails to appear, the court can issue an arrest warrant. Missing even one date can cost the money, so write every date on a calendar for him.
Crook County bail contacts
- County jail
- Crook County Jail, 308 NE 2nd Street, Prineville, OR 97754; 541-447-6398
- Bail help
- Crook County jail and bail guides
- Custody lookup
- Crook County Inmate Search
- Sheriff's Office
- 308 NE 2nd Street, Prineville, OR 97754; 541-447-6398; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Circuit Court
- 260 NW 2nd Street, Suite 300, Prineville, OR 97754; 541-447-6541
- Juvenile detention
- Deschutes County, 63360 NW Britta Street, Bend; 541-385-3209; NORCOR Juvenile 541-208-1447
Hours and payment rules can change without notice, so phone before you drive over with cash. Nothing here is legal advice; it is a plain-language guide to Crook County practice.
Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Crook County
The Crook County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Crook 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 Crook County, or in some cases the state of Oregon, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Crook County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in Oregon 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 Crook County Jail, or the courthouse in Crook County where the offense took place.
Call 541-447-6398 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Crook County inmate locator.
Crook County Jail
Address:
308 NE 2nd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Phone:
541-447-6398
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Crook County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Crook County?
Who can set bail in Crook County?
When is bail set in Crook County Oregon?
Does Crook County have bail?
Yes, Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook 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, Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook County have bail?
Yes, Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook County Oregon?
Yes, your attorney may file a request to reduce or modify bail.
In Crook 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 Crook 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 Crook County Jail for more information about the jails in Crook County.
What options are there to pay bail in Crook 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 Crook County Jail for more information about posting bail in Crook 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 Crook 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.