Millard County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Millard County bail and bond: Fillmore jail, Delta court, and what to pay
Adults arrested in Millard County are held in the Millard County Jail at the Justice Complex, 765 South Highway 99, Fillmore, which the Sheriff's Office runs. Search Millard County Inmate Search to see whether the person is in custody and what bail is attached. For anything the search does not show, call the Sheriff's Office at 435-743-5302. Courts sit in Fillmore and Delta, and the county posts set bail amounts for common traffic tickets.
1. Where is the Millard County jail?
It is inside the Justice Complex at 765 South Highway 99, Fillmore, UT 84631. The same complex holds the Sheriff's Office, the Fourth District Court, the Fillmore justice court, the juvenile court, and the County Attorney. The Sheriff's Office number is 435-743-5302.
Look up the person on Millard County Inmate Search before you drive.
2. Is there a bail window, and what does it take?
Call the Sheriff's Office at 435-743-5302 and ask how the jail wants payment. Utah law lets a jail accept cash, a cashier's or certified check, a money order, or a card if the jail has chosen to take cards. The jail must send what it receives to the court within three days.
Ask for a receipt that shows the case number and the amount.
3. Which court will handle the case?
Felonies and serious misdemeanors go to the Fourth District Court, 765 South Highway 99, Suite 6, Fillmore, 435-743-6223 or 435-864-2440. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the county clerk acts as its clerk. Court is regularly scheduled on Wednesdays.
Minor misdemeanors and tickets go to a justice court, described below.
4. Where are the justice courts?
The East Courtroom is in Fillmore at 765 South Highway 99, Suite 2, 435-743-6952. The West Courtroom is in Delta at 71 South 200 West, 435-864-1403. The Delta office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.
Hearings at both are by appointment only. Call to set a time before you drive.
5. Are there set bail amounts for traffic tickets?
Yes. The county posts a list of amounts for common traffic offenses. On Interstate 15, speeding 1 to 10 mph over is $130, 11 to 15 over is $160, and 16 to 19 over is $315. An open container in a vehicle is $110, and failure to wear a seat belt is $45.
Speeding 31 mph or more over, speeding in school or construction zones, and offenses not on the list need a call to the court. Any violation that causes an accident adds $30 and needs a court appearance.
6. Can I pay a ticket online?
Yes. Fines for Millard County, Fillmore City, and Delta City justice courts can be paid through the Pay Fine(s) page on the county website. Mail-in payments go to the East Courtroom address in Fillmore.
Paying a ticket is different from posting bail on an arrest. Fourth District Court fines also have an online portal.
7. How is bail decided after an arrest?
The sheriff or a deputy the sheriff names acts as the county jail official and may release some people on their own promise to appear. That official may attach a financial condition to some lower-level charges. When a magistrate begins to review the case, the magistrate sets one amount.
The magistrate looks at the offense, work, family ties, health, money, and past record, then decides on conditions. Release cannot rest only on the type of charge.
8. When is a person held without bail in Millard County?
In narrow cases. The Utah Constitution allows it for capital offenses, for a new felony committed on probation, parole, or release for an earlier felony, and for other designated crimes when the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person is dangerous or likely to flee.
A person held with no bail may ask for an expedited appeal. A lawyer should file it.
9. How much does a bondsman charge?
By state rule the premium runs from 10 to 20 percent of the bond. A form fee may be up to $20, and a card fee up to 5 percent. Licensed agents answer to the Utah Insurance Department.
Your agent must give a one-page disclosure before release that lists every fee and any collateral.
10. Can I offer property instead of cash?
The jail statute lists cash, checks, money orders, cards, and surety bonds. A property deposit is up to the judge. Ask the Fourth District Court at 435-743-6223 what the court wants in a deed before you gather papers.
11. Who handles defense if we cannot hire a lawyer?
Millard County contracts with the Utah County Public Defender Association, 5152 North Edgewood Drive, Suite 300, Provo, 801-852-1070. Ask the judge to appoint it at the first appearance.
The County Attorney, 435-743-6522, prosecutes the charges. That office cannot advise the defendant.
12. What if a family cannot pay the amount in a week?
The defendant may file a motion to modify once seven days pass without payment. The law starts from the presumption that the person cannot pay. The judge can lower the amount or order conditions that do not cost money.
Bring proof of income, housing, and local ties to the hearing.
13. Which youth facility is used?
The state Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services serves Millard County youth through its Slate Canyon Youth Center, 1991 South State Street, Provo, 801-342-7840. The Fourth District Juvenile Court is at 765 South Highway 99, Suite 5, Fillmore, 435-743-6608.
The adult search leaves out juveniles. Call the juvenile court to find out where a young person is.
14. What if he or she does not show up in court?
Expect a bench warrant and possible forfeiture of the bail. A willful or repeated no-show also sends the court to the question of whether a bail bond would help.
Call the clerk the same day.
15. Where is the money refunded?
The court can refund cash to the original card or in cash. It may first apply the money to fines or other court debts. Keep your receipt.
A bondsman's premium is the cost of the service. Ask for refund terms in writing before you sign.
16. How do I avoid payment scams?
Do not send money to anyone who calls or texts demanding bail. The courts say they never demand fine payments by phone. Hang up and call the Sheriff's Office at 435-743-5302 or the clerk at 435-743-6223.
Key contacts for Millard County bond questions
- County jail
- Millard County Jail, Justice Complex, 765 South Highway 99, Fillmore, UT 84631; 435-743-5302
- Bond information
- Bail and bond guide for the jail
- Custody lookup
- Millard County Inmate Search
- District court
- 765 South Highway 99, Suite 6, Fillmore; 435-743-6223
- Justice court (Fillmore)
- Suite 2; 435-743-6952
- Justice court (Delta)
- 71 South 200 West, Delta; 435-864-1403
- Juvenile court
- Suite 5, Fillmore; 435-743-6608
- County Attorney
- 435-743-6522
- Public defense
- Utah County Public Defender Association, Provo; 801-852-1070
- Youth detention
- Slate Canyon Youth Center, Provo; 801-342-7840
Rules, amounts, and hours change from case to case. Check with the Sheriff's Office or the court before you hand over money. This page speaks in general terms and is not legal advice.
How do Bail Bonds work at Millard County Jail
The Millard County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Millard 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 Millard County, or in some cases the state of Utah, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Millard County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in Utah 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 Millard County Jail, or the courthouse in Millard County where the offense took place.
Call 435-743-5302 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Millard County inmate locator.
Millard County Jail
Address:
765 So Highway 99
Fillmore, UT 84631
Phone:
435-743-5302
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Millard County
Does Millard County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Millard County?
Who can set bail in Millard County?
When is bail set in Millard County Utah?
Does Millard County have bail?
Yes, Millard County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Millard County?
Millard County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Millard County?
For most less serious, non-violent crimes bail is set according to a bail schedule. More serious offenses require the bail be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Millard County Utah?
If the offenders are charged, the charges are listed along with the bond amount per the established bail schedule.
This information is made known during booking, and the defendant will be informed as to the amount needed for bail.
For more serious offenses the defendant will need to see a judge at what is known as a bail hearing. This hearing is scheduled within 48 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Millard 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 Millard 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 detained in a jail or prison 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, Millard 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 Millard 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.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to 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 for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(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 Millard County have bail?
Yes, Millard County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Millard County?
Millard County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Millard County?
For most less serious, non-violent crimes bail is set according to a bail schedule. More serious offenses require the bail be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Utah?
If the offense charges is listed on the established bail schedule this information is known during booking and the defendant will be informed as to the amount needed for bail. For more serious offenses the defendant will need to see at judge at what is known as a bail hearing. This hearing is scheduled within 48 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Millard County Utah?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, your attorney can request a bond reduction.
In Millard County Utah, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Utah could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Millard County Utah?
Yes, Utah does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Millard County Jail for more information about the jails in Millard County.
What options are there to pay bail in Millard County Utah?
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 Millard County Jail for more information about posting bail in Millard County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Utah?
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. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Millard 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 Utah?
The Millard County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.