Grant County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Grant County bail: the Canyon City jail, the Circuit Court, and how a release deposit works
Adults arrested in Grant County are taken to the Grant County Jail in Canyon City, the county seat, where the Sheriff's Office runs the jail. Search for the person with Grant County Inmate Search to see custody status and any bail amount. To learn how to pay bail in a specific case, call the Grant County Circuit Court at 541-575-1438, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rest of this page explains the deposit, the refund, and the first court dates in plain words.
Is my family member in the Grant County Jail?
Put the name into Grant County Inmate Search. It shows whether the person is booked and what the bail is. If the record is blank, the booking may still be under way, so check again after a few hours.
Grant County covers a wide area, from John Day and Canyon City to Prairie City and Mt. Vernon. Search by name no matter which agency made the arrest. The Circuit Court at 541-575-1438 can confirm a case once it is filed.
Where is the jail, and who runs it?
The jail is in Canyon City, the county seat, and the Grant County Sheriff's Office operates it.
Because the county is small, a day-to-day question about a booking is best answered by the search page. For anything that touches the court case, use the court line.
How do I find out how to pay bail in Grant County?
Call the Grant County Circuit Court at 541-575-1438 and give the person's full name. Court staff can tell you the security amount and how the deposit is accepted.
The court's office is at 201 S. Humbolt Street, Canyon City, OR 97820. Staff are there Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The same court team also serves Harney County, so say that you are calling about Grant County.
Is bail the same as a bondsman's fee?
No. In Oregon, the money for a release is a deposit paid to the court. Under ORS 135.265 it is 10 percent of the security amount the judge sets, and the least you can pay is $25.
Ask the court before you hand money to any private company or person. The court line is 541-575-1438.
What do I get back when the case is over?
When the person has done everything the court asked and is discharged, the clerk refunds 85 percent of the 10 percent deposit to the person on the receipt. The court keeps the rest as release costs, between $5 and $750, plus interest on the deposit.
Court fines and fees can be taken out of the refund first. So can other money owed in Oregon courts and unpaid child support. Keep your receipt in a safe place.
Can I put up land or equipment as security?
Oregon allows it. The court accepts cash, stocks, bonds, and personal or real property in Oregon that has real equity. The value has to be at least double the security amount, and each item needs a sworn statement.
Ranch land in Grant County can qualify if the title is clear and the equity is large enough. Land in another state cannot be used. Ask the Circuit Court before you start the paperwork.
Why might the person not be allowed to bail out yet?
Each judicial district has a standing pretrial release order from the presiding judge. It sorts arrests into those who can leave on a promise, those who leave with conditions, and those who wait for a judge. Someone in the third group will have no bail amount until arraignment.
The Oregon Constitution also puts murder and treason outside bail when the proof is evident. A judge can deny release for a violent felony after a hearing.
How fast does the court see an arrested person?
The court decides release at arraignment or the first appearance unless there is a good reason to wait. A full release hearing generally takes place within 48 hours and no later than five days, unless the person agrees to a delay.
The judge must try release without money before turning to a cash deposit. Crime victims may be told of the hearing and may speak.
Which court hears Grant County cases?
The Grant County Circuit Court sits at 201 S. Humbolt Street, Canyon City. Felonies and many misdemeanors go there. Its phone number is 541-575-1438, and the mailing address has Suite 300 added.
A separate Grant County Justice Court deals with minor offenses and traffic matters. Ask the circuit clerk which court has the case you are watching.
What if the arrest happened outside the county?
A warrant from another county or state can hold a person even when Grant County bail is paid. The jail cannot release someone who is wanted elsewhere.
The court that issued the warrant sets the rules. Get the other court's name from the search page or from the arresting officer, then call that court.
Where does a Grant County youth go after an arrest?
A youth is handled through juvenile court, not the adult court. The record is private, so the adult search page may not show a young person.
Call the Circuit Court at 541-575-1438 and ask for the juvenile clerk. Staff can explain the next hearing and where a young person who must be held is taken.
How do I get a lawyer if I cannot pay?
Tell the judge at your first appearance that you need a lawyer paid by the state, and expect a short means form. In Canyon City, Strawberry Mountain Law PC takes court-appointed cases at 541-965-1434.
If a lawyer is not assigned within 60 days in a misdemeanor or 90 days in a felony, Oregon's Supreme Court has said the case must be dismissed, though the state may refile it.
What if the person misses a hearing?
The judge can issue a warrant for arrest and take the deposit. Call the court the same day to ask how to fix it.
Missing court makes the next release harder. The judge may raise the security or add conditions.
Can inmate account money be used for bail?
Money placed on a jail account for snacks or calls is separate from bail. Do not treat it as release money unless the person wants it spent that way.
For release, follow the court's instructions only.
What should I bring to court?
Bring a photo ID, the case number if you have it, and paper proof of any payment you made.
Dress for court and turn your phone off before you enter the courtroom.
How do I spot a bail scam?
Court staff never ask for payment by gift card, crypto, or phone app. A rushed demand for money is a scam, not a court order.
Hang up and call 541-575-1438 to speak with the real clerk's office.
Grant County bail contacts
- Jail
- Grant County Jail, Canyon City, run by the Sheriff's Office
- Bond guide
- Grant County bail and bond help
- Custody lookup
- Grant County Inmate Search
- Circuit Court
- 201 S. Humbolt Street, Canyon City, OR 97820; 541-575-1438; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Public defense
- Strawberry Mountain Law PC, 206 S. Humbolt Street, Canyon City; 541-965-1434
- Juvenile
- Reach juvenile court staff through the Circuit Court at 541-575-1438
Grant County amounts, office hours, and phone numbers can change, and a judge may order a different security. Check with the court before you pay anything. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Grant County Jail
Address:
205 South Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820
Phone:
541-575-1134
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Grant County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Grant County?
Who can set bail in Grant County?
When is bail set in Grant County Oregon?
Does Grant County have bail?
Yes, Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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, Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant County have bail?
Yes, Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant County Oregon?
Yes, your attorney may file a request to reduce or modify bail.
In Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant County Jail for more information about the jails in Grant County.
What options are there to pay bail in Grant 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 Grant County Jail for more information about posting bail in Grant 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 Grant 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.