Weber County Correctional Facility Inmate Bail & Bonds
Weber County bail and bond: the Ogden jail, the O.R. program, and release
Adults arrested in Weber County are booked into the Weber County Jail, run by the Sheriff's Office at 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden. The jail answers at 801-778-6700. Check custody first with Weber County Inmate Search. A jail official can set a first money condition, a judge can change it, and bail can be paid in cash or through a licensed bond company. Some people qualify for release with no payment through the O.R. program.
1. Is my relative inside the Weber County Jail in Ogden?
Look the name up in Weber County Inmate Search. The record carries the booking and the charges. A person booked within the last hour may not appear yet, and someone who got a citation and walked away will not appear at all. For a hold or a question the record leaves out, call the jail at 801-778-6700.
2. Which Weber County number do I call for what?
The jail line is 801-778-6700. Enforcement is 801-778-6600, records is 801-778-6661, and non-emergency dispatch is 801-395-8221. Office hours at the Sheriff's Office are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays, so use the jail line at night.
3. Where is the jail, and who is in charge of it?
The Sheriff's Office and Corrections Division are at 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden, UT 84404. Sheriff Ryan Arbon leads the office, and the Sheriff's Office also runs the Kiesel Jail Facility. The Weber County Jail also receives inmates from Morgan County, which has no jail of its own.
4. What will my relative be told at booking?
At booking the person is told the charges and the bail amount. The amount is marked either cash only or bondable. The person may make a collect call to try to arrange bail.
If you have heard nothing, phone 801-778-6700 and ask whether the booking is finished.
5. What is the difference between cash only and bondable?
A cash-only amount must be paid in full as cash or an accepted equivalent, with no bond company in the middle. A bondable amount can also be covered by a licensed bond company, which posts a bond for a fee. Ask the jail at 801-778-6700 which label applies to your person.
6. Does Weber County keep a list of bond companies?
Yes. A list of licensed bonding companies is available at each phone for arrestees. Companies that post bonds at the Weber County Jail pay the Sheriff's Office a $5 cash processing fee for each bond, effective September 16, 2025, and a bond without that cash fee cannot be processed. Ask your agent whether the fee is passed on to you.
7. Can my relative leave without paying anything?
Some people qualify for release without bail through the pretrial release program, called O.R. Staff look at an address, employment, and community ties, which are checked through a relative or friend. Classification can take up to 72 hours.
Give the jail a working number for a relative or friend who can answer, and call 801-778-6700 for the status.
8. Who sets the amount in the first place?
A county jail official, the sheriff or a designee, may release eligible people on a signed promise or set a financial condition for certain misdemeanors and eligible felonies. A written sheriff's policy governs the releases.
Later, a magistrate issues a pretrial status order at the first appearance. The magistrate sets any financial condition using the state schedule, weighs risk of missing court and ability to pay, and picks one amount for the case.
9. What forms of payment does Utah allow at a county jail?
Cash, a certified or cashier's check, a money order, a personal check with a check guarantee card, or a credit card if the jail has chosen to accept cards. The money goes to the court within three days.
Weber County's booking staff collect bail and other fees. Call 801-778-6700 for which payments the window takes today.
10. Once bail is paid, how fast is the release?
Staff release the person as soon as possible after bail is posted. Court-ordered releases usually begin around 5 p.m., and completed sentences are usually released around 9 a.m.
Do not expect a pickup before those times for a court-ordered release. Phone 801-778-6700 when you pay and ask for an estimate.
11. What does the Second District Court in Ogden handle?
The Second District Court is at 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401, 801-395-1079. Felonies and the more serious misdemeanors are heard there. Class B and C misdemeanors and infractions go to a justice court, which the booking sheet or the clerk can identify.
12. How can I get a public defender in Weber County?
Ask the judge for one at the first appearance if you cannot afford a lawyer. The Weber County Public Defender Group, 2380 Washington Boulevard, Suite 360, Ogden, 801-721-0354, provides indigent defense in the county.
13. What can a bail bond agent charge here?
The agent must hold a Utah Insurance Department license. The first premium runs between 10 and 20 percent of the bond, with up to $20 per set for forms and up to 5 percent for card payments.
Receive the written disclosure before release. It must show the amount, the fee breakdown, the collateral, and how collateral is returned.
14. Which cases allow no bail in Utah?
Capital offenses, a felony committed on probation, parole, or bail for an earlier felony, and other crimes the law marks non-bailable when clear and convincing evidence shows danger or flight. Substantial evidence for the charge is required in every one of those categories.
Someone arrested for a protective-order violation cannot be released before the first appearance, and a judge who orders detention must state findings. The person can appeal quickly.
15. What if we cannot pay what was set?
After seven days the person may ask the judge to modify the condition. The law presumes the person cannot pay, and the judge may lower the amount or use non-money conditions.
Ask the Public Defender Group at 801-721-0354 or the court at 801-395-1079 what to file.
16. What happens if a Weber County hearing is missed?
The judge may issue a bench warrant and forfeit the bond. After a willful or repeated no-show, the court must weigh whether a bail bond would improve attendance. Call the court at 801-395-1079 the same day and get a lawyer.
17. Will the court accept my home or land?
Utah's bail statutes list cash and licensed surety bonds. Property is a request for the judge to approve. Phone the Second District Court at 801-395-1079 and ask what papers it wants before you spend money on appraisals.
18. My teenager was arrested in Weber County. Where do I go?
The Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services serves Weber County through the Weber Valley Youth Center, 1305 South 700 West, Ogden, 801-612-4901; its home detention line is 801-774-8767. Minors are not on the adult search.
19. My relative is serving a sentence. Does any time come off?
Under Weber County's rule, statutory Good Time is 10 days of credit for every 30 days served. A person is not eligible when the judge orders no Good Time, or when the person is under the jurisdiction of the Utah Department of Corrections or the U.S. Marshals. Ask the jail at 801-778-6700 how the credit applies to a specific sentence.
20. What does a payment scam look like?
A message with a payment link or QR code that claims to be from a court is a scam, since the courts do not request payment that way. Gift cards are another sign. Call 801-778-6700 to check on a booking.
Key contacts for Weber County bail questions
- County jail
- Weber County Jail, 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden, UT 84404; 801-778-6700
- Bail and bond
- Jail list and bail guide
- Custody lookup
- Weber County Inmate Search
- Sheriff's Office
- 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden, UT 84404; enforcement 801-778-6600; non-emergency 801-395-8221
- Records
- 801-778-6661; office hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- District court
- Second District Court, 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401; 801-395-1079
- Public defender
- Weber County Public Defender Group, 2380 Washington Boulevard, Suite 360, Ogden, UT 84401; 801-721-0354
- Youth detention
- Weber Valley Youth Center, 1305 South 700 West, Ogden, 801-612-4901
Release times, fees, and office hours can change, so confirm with the jail before you pay. This is a general explanation of the process, not legal advice.
Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Weber County
The Weber County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber County Correctional Facility, or the courthouse in Weber County where the offense took place.
Call 801-778-6700 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Weber County inmate locator.
Weber County Correctional Facility
Address:
721 West 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
Phone:
801-778-6700
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Weber County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Weber County?
Who can set bail in Weber County?
When is bail set in Weber County Utah?
Does Weber County have bail?
Yes, Weber County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Weber County?
Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber 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, Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber County have bail?
Yes, Weber County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Weber County?
Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber County Utah?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, your attorney can request a bond reduction.
In Weber 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 Weber County Utah?
Yes, Utah does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Weber County Correctional Facility for more information about the jails in Weber County.
What options are there to pay bail in Weber 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 Weber County Correctional Facility for more information about posting bail in Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber County Correctional Facility 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.