Address:
222 Law Lane
Charlotte Court House, VA 23923
Phone:
434-542-5141
Effective in 2023 all Virginia and Charlotte County judges will consider the following factors when setting an offender's bond:
Find out an inmate's bond by looking them up on the Charlotte County Jail Inmate Roster, or by calling 434-542-5141.
Please call the jail at 434-542-5141 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Charlotte County Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.
Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Charlotte County
Because Charlotte County and Virginia can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Charlotte County Jail at 434-542-5141, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Charlotte County Jail or the Charlotte County Court Clerk these specific questions:
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Charlotte County Jail
The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.
Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.
To pay a cash bond, go to Charlotte County Jail or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.
Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Charlotte County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office or to the Charlotte County Court.
To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.
Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Charlotte County Jail
In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.
This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.
For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.
A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.
Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.
Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Charlotte County Jail
If you are a landowner in Charlotte County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Charlotte County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.
To find if property located outside of Charlotte County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.
Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Charlotte County Jail.
Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Charlotte County Jail?
Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.
In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.
Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Virginia state licensed Bail Bond firm.
Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.
When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?
Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Charlotte County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.
What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?
The Charlotte County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.
If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Charlotte County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Charlotte County Jail directly at 434-542-5141 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Charlotte County Jail.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Charlotte County Jail follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Charlotte County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Charlotte County.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Charlotte County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Charlotte County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
