Douglas County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Douglas County bail and bond: cash-only windows at the Roseburg Justice Building
Adults arrested in Douglas County are booked into the Douglas County Jail at the Justice Building, 1036 SE Douglas Avenue in Roseburg, through the Sheriff's Intake Center. Check Douglas County Inmate Search for custody status and the release terms. The jail line is 541-440-4440. bail here is cash only, and where you pay depends on which court holds the case. Read question 3 before you leave home.
1. Is my relative in the Douglas County Jail?
Type the name into Douglas County Inmate Search. A booking record means the person is in custody or was just processed. Give a new arrest a little time to post.
The jail desk takes calls at 541-440-4440. The Sheriff's business office is 541-440-4450. Both are in the Justice Building at 1036 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97470.
2. How do I learn the bail amount?
Read the booking record on Douglas County Inmate Search, or call the jail at 541-440-4440 and give the person's full name. Terms are set per charge, and a judge can change them.
Ask the desk which court set the amount. That answer decides where you pay, and it matters for the next question.
3. Where do I hand over the bail money in Roseburg?
The window depends on the court. For Douglas County Circuit Court charges, go to the Court Clerk's Office, Room 201, on the second floor of the Justice Building, during business hours. For charges from Roseburg Police, go to Roseburg City Hall, 900 SE Douglas Avenue.
For any other justice or municipal court, go to the Intake Center at door J102, on the west side of the Justice Building near the Juvenile Detention Facility. After hours, door J102 is the only place that takes bail.
4. Are checks or cards accepted?
Cash only. Checks and cards are not taken for bail. Ask 541-440-4440 what the total is before you go.
Get a receipt. A deposit of more than $10,000 from any one person has to be reported to the federal government, so bring photo ID for a large payment.
5. Does the person pay the full amount or a share?
In circuit court cases, Oregon's usual security release asks for a deposit of 10 percent of the amount the judge sets, with a $25 floor. The money goes to the court and not to a bonding company.
When the case is finished, the court returns 85 percent to the person on the receipt. It keeps a fee between $5 and $750. Ask the clerk's office for the exact amount due on your case.
6. What happens to the deposit if my relative misses court?
The court can keep the deposit and enter a judgment for the whole security amount. That judgment can fall on the person who posted. A missed date also brings an arrest warrant.
Money on deposit can be applied to fines, costs, restitution, and attorney fees if the court finds the person can pay, and to debts in other Oregon circuit court cases. Refunds go only to the person on the receipt, and only after a signed court order.
7. Can the money I put on the jail account be used for bail?
No, not by itself. Deposits for adults in custody go through the Keefe kiosk on the third floor near the visiting entrance, open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or through Access Secure Deposits at 866-345-1884. That money is for calls and store items.
Bail is a separate payment at the Court Clerk, City Hall, or door J102. Ask 541-440-4440 before you pay either one.
8. Can I use real estate or other property?
Oregon law allows it. The property must be in Oregon, and the owner's equity must be at least twice the bail. A sworn statement is needed for each item. The judge looks at each offer.
Ask the Court Clerk in Room 201, or call the Sheriff's business office at 541-440-4450, for the right forms.
9. How soon will a judge hear the case?
A judge or release officer decides on release at the first appearance unless there is a good reason to wait. If the judge sets a release hearing, it takes place within 48 hours, and no later than five days unless the person agrees to a delay.
The judge looks at release without money first. A deposit comes up when lighter conditions are not enough.
10. Why does the record show no release at all?
On a murder or treason charge, a judge may refuse bail once the proof is evident or the presumption runs strong. A judge can also deny release in a violent felony case 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 hold from another county or agency also blocks release. The booking record names the holding agency.
11. Who is the lawyer if we cannot afford one?
Umpqua Valley Public Defender takes appointed cases in Douglas County. The office is at 541-957-5344, and the toll-free line is 800-400-8256. The judge appoints counsel after a financial review at the first court date.
Douglas County is one of four Oregon counties where many people still wait for a court-appointed lawyer. Ask for one at the first appearance and call the defender's office the next morning.
12. What if the person arrested is a teenager?
Douglas County has its own Juvenile Detention Facility, beside the Justice Building. The Juvenile Department is at 541-440-4409, and the detention facility is at 541-464-6401.
The Douglas County facility also holds youth sent from Coos County. A young person's hearing is held in juvenile court.
13. What does Roseburg Police arrest mean for bail?
For charges from the Roseburg Police Department, bail is paid at Roseburg City Hall, 900 SE Douglas Avenue, during business hours. After hours, the payment moves to door J102 at the Intake Center.
Need to know which agency made the arrest? Call 541-440-4440 and ask which court is on the charge.
14. How do I protect myself from a bail scam?
No deputy will call you for payment by app, gift card, or wire. Cash is paid in person at one of the three places above. Hang up on any caller who pushes you to send money, then dial 541-440-4440 yourself.
Confirm custody on Douglas County Inmate Search before you pay.
Key contacts for Douglas County bail questions
- County jail
- Douglas County Jail, Justice Building, 1036 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97470; 541-440-4440
- Bond instructions
- Jail bail and bond guide
- Custody lookup
- Douglas County Inmate Search
- Sheriff's Office
- 1036 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97470; business line 541-440-4450
- Circuit court clerk
- Justice Building, Room 201, second floor, Roseburg
- After-hours bail
- Intake Center, door J102, west side of the Justice Building
- City charges
- Roseburg City Hall, 900 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg
- Public defense
- Umpqua Valley Public Defender, 541-957-5344; toll-free 800-400-8256
- Juvenile
- Juvenile Department 541-440-4409; Juvenile Detention Facility 541-464-6401
Payment windows, hours, and amounts in Douglas County can shift. Verify the window and the amount with the jail before you carry cash. This page gives general information and is not legal advice.
Douglas County Jail
Address:
1036 SE Douglas Ave
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone:
541-440-4450
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Douglas County
Does Douglas County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Douglas County?
Who can set bail in Douglas County?
When is bail set in Douglas County Oregon?
Does Douglas County have bail?
Yes, Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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, Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County have bail?
Yes, Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County Oregon?
Yes, your attorney may file a request to reduce or modify bail.
In Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County Jail for more information about the jails in Douglas County.
What options are there to pay bail in Douglas 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 Douglas County Jail for more information about posting bail in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.
Douglas County Jail Inmate Bail Instructions
CASH ONLY.
To find out the specific bail on an inmate call the jail at 541-440-4440.
During normal business hours bail can be posted at:
- Circuit Court Charges: The Douglas County Court Clerks Office which is located on the second floor of the County Justice Building, room 201.
- Roseburg Police Department Charges: Roseburg City Hall. This is located at:
900 SE Douglas Avenue
Roseburg, OR 97470 - All Other Justice and Municipal Courts: Douglas County Intake Center door J102. This is located on the western exterior of the Justice Building near the new Juvenile Detention Facility.
After business hours bail can be posted at:
Douglas County Intake Center
Door J102. This is located on the western exterior of the Justice Building near the new Juvenile Detention Facility.