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Lamoille County bail and bond: from Morrisville and Stowe to a state facility

Morrisville, Stowe, Johnson, and Cambridge share one criminal court in Hyde Park. Lamoille County has no jail, so men who are not released usually go to the Northwest State Correctional Facility. Its phone is 802-524-6771. Inmate search: Lamoille County Inmate Search.

Which facility holds people arrested in Lamoille County?

Men most often go to the Northwest State Correctional Facility, 3649 Lower Newton Road, St. Albans, VT 05478, 802-524-6771. Sometimes beds there are full, and a person is sent to Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport, 802-334-3364, instead.

Women are kept at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility. Some wait at a closer facility first.

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Which court hears cases from Morrisville and Stowe?

The Lamoille Criminal Division, 154 Main Street, Hyde Park, VT 05655, 802-888-3887. Its mailing address is PO Box 570, Hyde Park. Johnson, Cambridge, Wolcott, Elmore, Eden, Waterville, and Belvidere cases go there too.

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When is the Hyde Park court open?

Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. It is closed on holidays. On the second Thursday of each month, the office closes at 12:30 p.m. for training.

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How do I find someone arrested in Lamoille County?

Look on Lamoille County Inmate Search. Free alerts are offered through VINELink. Since the person could be in either facility, you may need to call 802-524-6771 or 802-334-3364.

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Who decides bail after an arrest in Stowe or Johnson?

In Vermont, a judge or a court clerk sets bail (13 V.S.A. § 7554). On nights and weekends, police reach the judicial officer on the court's call list (V.R.Cr.P. 5). For charges under two years, a designee of the Court Administrator can also set it (13 V.S.A. § 7559a).

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Does every Lamoille County arrest come with bail?

No. The law prefers release on a promise to come back (13 V.S.A. § 7554). A judge adds money only to deal with a risk of flight, and has to use the lightest step that will work.

For a misdemeanor that started with a ticket, there is no bail at the first hearing. Lots of minor charges are limited to $200 (13 V.S.A. § 7551).

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What kinds of bail are set in Hyde Park?

A judge may order a deposit, at most a tenth of the bond, held by the clerk. That money is returned if every court date is kept (13 V.S.A. § 7554(a)(1)(D)). A judge may instead set full cash bail or take a surety bond (13 V.S.A. § 7554(a)(1)(E)).

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Can a bondsman help with a Lamoille County bail?

Yes, if Vermont has approved that agent (13 V.S.A. § 7554a). See the approved bail bond agents list. Bondsmen keep their fee.

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Where do I pay bail on a Morrisville or Stowe case?

The Hyde Park clerk takes bail during business hours. After hours, you can pay at the facility holding the person (13 V.S.A. § 7559a). Ask for a receipt. The facility sends the money to the court (Judiciary testimony, Jan. 2025).

First, call to see which payments they accept. Court: 802-888-3887. Facility: 802-524-6771.

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How fast does someone held from Lamoille County see a judge?

Vermont rules ask for no unneeded wait (V.R.Cr.P. 5). Most people appear on the next court day, often on video from wherever they are held (Judiciary testimony, Jan. 2025). Within 48 hours a judge has to review probable cause.

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Can someone arrested in Lamoille County be held without bail?

A judge may refuse bail when the charge could mean life and the evidence is strong (13 V.S.A. § 7553). Bail can also be denied for a violent felony if no conditions would prevent harm (13 V.S.A. § 7553a). Someone held like this must go to trial within 60 days (13 V.S.A. § 7553b).

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How can a Hyde Park bail amount be lowered?

Ask the court to look at it again. If the person cannot raise the money and stays in jail, the court has two days from the request to hold the review (13 V.S.A. § 7554(d)). From there, the case can go to a Vermont Supreme Court justice (13 V.S.A. § 7556).

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What happens if a person misses court in Hyde Park?

A warrant is likely. After notice and a hearing, the court may keep the bail money (13 V.S.A. § 7560a). Failing to appear can also bring a new charge with up to two years in jail (13 V.S.A. § 7559).

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Is a public defender free in Lamoille County?

Not always. Most adults owe a $50 fee, to be paid in 60 days (13 V.S.A. § 5238). Those who earn more may owe as much as the full average cost. Children owe nothing.

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What happens if a teenager from Stowe or Morrisville is arrested?

The Family Division hears nearly all of them. When the teen is 14, 15, or 16 and the charge is on the state's serious list, the hearing must come within 24 hours (13 V.S.A. § 7554(j)).

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Is a Lamoille County speeding ticket a criminal case?

No. Civil tickets are handled by the state's Judicial Bureau, out of White River Junction. Nobody goes to jail over one. See the Judicial Bureau page.

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Where would a federal case from Lamoille County go?

Vermont's federal court sits in Burlington and Rutland. Addresses are listed on the federal court locations page. Federal release uses a different law (18 U.S.C. § 3142).

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Who do I call to confirm a Lamoille County bail?

Call the Lamoille Criminal Division at 802-888-3887. After hours, call 802-524-6771 or, if the person was sent to Newport, 802-334-3364.

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Lamoille County bail contacts

Usual facility
Northwest State Correctional Facility, 3649 Lower Newton Road, St. Albans, VT 05478; 802-524-6771
Other facility used
Northern State Correctional Facility, 2559 Glen Road, Newport, VT 05855; 802-334-3364
Women
Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility, 7 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403; 802-863-7356
Court
Lamoille Criminal Division, 154 Main Street, Hyde Park, VT 05655; 802-888-3887
Inmate search
Lamoille County Inmate Search

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Lamoille County Sheriff

Address:
162 Commonwealth Ave.
Hyde Park, VT 05655
Phone:
802-888-3502

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Lamoille County


Does Lamoille County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Lamoille County?

Who can set bail in Lamoille County?

When is bail set in Lamoille County Vermont?

 

 

Does Lamoille County have bail?

Yes,  Lamoille County recognizes most types of bonds.

In Vermont, bail is not imposed at the initial appearance for misdemeanor offenses unless the defendant is deemed a flight risk. In the case of a flight risk, a $200 bail is set. For felonies and infrequent misdemeanor bail amounts, the defendant can pay the full amount to the court or use a commercial bond agency that is approved by the State of Vermont.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Lamoille County?

Lamoille County offers several types of bail including own recognizance, conditional release, and cash bail. State law requires the release on own recognizance unless the court has reason to believe the defendant will not appear for all hearings.

 

 

Who can set bail in Lamoille County?

A judge or court clerk determines bail until the time of arraignment. State law requires the release on own recognizance unless the court has reason to believe the defendant will not appear for all hearings.

 

 

When is bail set in Lamoille County Vermont?

Bail is set during the first court appearance, also known as an arraignment hearing. This hearing will be set on the first available court date after arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. In Lamoille County.

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 Lamoille 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 Lamoille County Sheriff 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 thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond through a bond company right away.  

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

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. 

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

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 Lamoille 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. In Vermont, the judge will set bail at either cash, ROR with conditions or obtaining a bond through a bond company.  

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 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. The following examples are types of bonds that a bond agent might consider:

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.)

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 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. 

Does Lamoille County have bail?  

Yes,  Lamoille County recognizes most types of bonds.

In Vermont, bail is not imposed at the initial appearance for misdemeanor offenses unless the defendant is deemed a flight risk. In the case of a flight risk, a $200 bail is set. For felonies and infrequent misdemeanor bail amounts, the defendant can pay the full amount to the court or use a commercial bond agency that is approved by the State of Vermont.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Lamoille County? 

Lamoille County offers several types of bail including own recognizance, conditional release, and cash bail. State law requires the release on own recognizance unless the court has reason to believe the defendant will not appear for all hearings.

Who can set bail in Lamoille County?

A judge or court clerk determines bail until the time of arraignment. State law requires the release on own recognizance unless the court has reason to believe the defendant will not appear for all hearings.

When is bail set in Vermont?  

Bail is set during the first court appearance, also known as an arraignment hearing. This hearing will be set on the first available court date after arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Lamoille County Vermont?

Yes, your attorney may file a motion requesting bail be reduced or modified.

In Lamoille County Vermont, who can pay bail for me? 

The person posting bail could be the arrested, a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court. 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 Vermont could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Lamoille County Vermont?  

Yes, Lamoille County does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Lamoille County Sheriff's Office for more information about paying bail online.

What options are there to pay bail in Lamoille County Vermont? 

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 Lamoille County Sheriff's Office for more information about paying bail online.  

An alternative would be to contact the Clerk of Court during working hours.

Will I get all my bond money back in Vermont?

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 Lamoille 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. 

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Vermont?

The Lamoille County Sheriff 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.

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