Natrona County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Natrona County Bail and Release
Whoever makes the arrest in Casper, Mills, Bar Nunn, Evansville, Midwest or Edgerton, the person is booked into the Natrona County Detention Center, a 476-bed jail at 1100 Bruce Ln., Casper, WY 82601. Good news for families: bonds can be posted there any day, at almost any hour. This page explains who sets the amount, how to pay, where bond agents fit in, and what else might keep someone inside.
The official inmate search lets you confirm who is being held. Our Natrona County Inmate Search page covers the whole arrest: recent bookings, warrants, charges, mugshots and lawyers for people who can't pay.
Before you drive over, call the jail at 307-235-9521 for the exact amount and to check that the bond is ready. The jail stops taking bonds only during four short lockdowns each day. For a cash-only bond, bring cash, a money order or certified funds. Our court page follows the case itself.
1. Who sets bail in Natrona County?
Judges do. Most cases begin before the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial District, where three judges hear cases on the fourth floor of the Townsend Justice Center, 115 North Center, Suite 400, Casper, WY 82601, 307-235-9266. The circuit judge sets the first bond for misdemeanors and felonies alike. Wyoming law spells out which judicial officers may set bail (W.S. 7-10-104(a)).
Natrona County is the only county in the 7th Judicial District. Within four hours of booking, the person must hear that they can send a written request for release to the judge, and they must get what they need to write it (W.R.Cr.P. 46.1). If a felony is sent up to District Court, the bond set in Circuit Court follows it there until a district judge says otherwise (W.S. 7-10-103).
↑ Back to the question list2. What types of bond does a Natrona County judge use?
The judge picks the type based on the charge and the person's history:
- Release on a promise: the person signs and walks out with a court date. No money changes hands.
- Cash-only bond: the full amount has to be paid. A bond company can't step in.
- Cash or surety bond: family can pay the full amount, or a local bail bond company can post it.
- Conditions: rules like no drinking, no contact with a victim or check-ins. These can come with any bond type.
Look at the bond paper to see which type was ordered. If it isn't clear, the jail staff can read it to you.
↑ Back to the question list3. What do bonds usually cost?
Circuit judges start with the Wyoming Supreme Court's Uniform Bail and Forfeiture Schedule for many smaller offenses. Fees and costs are built into each figure. Here are some amounts from it:
- The lowest group, Category A: $85. Category B: $100.
- No license, or an open container in a moving car: $150.
- Careless driving: $250.
- Driving under suspension or revocation: $450.
- Fishing with no license, age 14 or older: $250.
Charges like DUI, drug possession, theft, battery and all felonies are set by the judge one case at a time. Felony bonds in a city this size can run into the thousands of dollars, depending on the charge and the person's past.
↑ Back to the question list4. When can I post bond at the Natrona County jail?
The Detention Center takes bonds 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It pauses during these lockdowns:
- 5:30 to 6:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- 11:00 p.m. to midnight
Go to 1100 Bruce Ln., Casper, WY 82601. Before you leave home, call 307-235-9521 to get the exact amount and check that the bond is ready to post. The county's Posting Bond page has the current rules.
↑ Back to the question list5. What about bonds on city tickets?
City charges filed in Casper go to the Municipal Court, 201 N. David St., Fifth Floor, Casper, WY 82601, 307-235-8267. Its doors are open on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and it hears city code cases written by city police and other city offices.
Mills has its own court at 4800 West Yellowstone, Mills, WY 82604, 307-472-2827, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It takes cash, debit or credit for warrant fines on charges that don't require a court visit.
Tickets from deputies or the Highway Patrol go to Circuit Court at the Townsend Justice Center instead.
↑ Back to the question list6. What payment does the jail accept for bonds?
For a cash-only bond, the jail takes:
- Cash.
- A money order.
- Certified funds, such as a cashier's check.
Bring the amount in one of those forms. For card payments or other options, call the jail at 307-235-9521 before you head over. The jail's separate rule for inmate accounts turns away credit cards and personal checks, so don't count on either.
The state's court payments page is for paying circuit court tickets, not bonds.
↑ Back to the question list7. Can a bail bond company help?
Yes, when the bond says cash or surety. A local bail bond company can post the full bond in exchange for a fee. Casper has more bond companies than smaller towns, so it's worth calling more than one. Wyoming's highest court decides how to tell if a surety has enough money to back a bond (W.S. 7-10-102), and a company backed by an insurer must be licensed in Wyoming.
- Agency fees are not given back when the case ends.
- They may want collateral such as a car title or a deed.
- Co-signers can owe the whole bond if the person runs.
The Wyoming Department of Insurance can verify a license. Its office is at 106 E 6th Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-777-7402.
↑ Back to the question list8. What could block release after bond?
Bond covers one case at a time. Release can still be held up by:
- A second case, perhaps in Casper or Mills city court.
- A warrant from another Wyoming county. A judge there can set bond over video, and it must then be posted in Casper within 24 hours (W.R.Cr.P. 46.1(g)).
- A probation or parole violation hold.
- A U.S. Marshals hold. This jail has long housed federal prisoners under an agreement with the Marshals.
- An ICE detainer.
Before paying, ask the jail at 307-235-9521 if anything else is holding the person.
↑ Back to the question list9. Is bail ever refused?
Very seldom. Under Wyoming's constitution, bail has to be offered except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and excessive bail is banned (Wyo. Const. art. 1, sec. 14; W.S. 7-10-101(b)). A judge who sees a risk usually adds rules or raises the amount instead.
In this county the prosecutor is called the District Attorney. You'll find that office in the Hall of Justice, 200 N David St., Casper, WY 82601, 307-235-9223.
↑ Back to the question list10. How can a Natrona County bond be lowered?
Show the judge reasons to trust the person. Proof of a job, a lease, relatives nearby and a ride to hearings all help. That proof can go in the written request from jail.
A lawyer can also ask by filing a motion to reduce bond. Felony bonds can be looked at again by a district judge after the case reaches District Court. You'll find the Clerk of District Court at 115 North Center Street, Suite 100, Casper, WY 82601, 307-235-9243.
↑ Back to the question list11. How do we get a public defender?
Request one when the person first appears in court. The judge then compares their income to three levels (W.S. 7-6-106):
- Under 125% of the federal poverty guideline: approved.
- Between 125% and 218%: the judge weighs the details.
- Higher than 218%: most often denied.
The Wyoming State Public Defender has an office in Casper. To find it, call the main office in Cheyenne at 307-777-7519, at 316 West 22nd Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002.
↑ Back to the question list12. What courts are in Natrona County?
- Circuit Court, 7th Judicial District: Townsend Justice Center, 115 North Center, Suite 400, Casper, WY 82601, 307-235-9266.
- District Court, 7th Judicial District: 115 North Center Street, Suite 100, Casper, WY 82601, 307-235-9243. Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mills Municipal Court: 4800 West Yellowstone, Mills, WY 82604, 307-472-2827.
- Evansville Municipal Court: 235 Curtis St., Evansville, WY 82636, 307-235-1282.
- U.S. District Court, Casper: 111 South Wolcott, Room 121, Casper, WY 82601, 307-232-2620.
Both state courts share the Townsend Justice Center downtown.
↑ Back to the question list13. When is bail money paid back?
The court that holds the cash returns it after the case closes, as long as every hearing was attended. Fines, fees or restitution may be taken out first. Keep your receipt and update your address with the clerk if you move.
Mills Municipal Court asks for the original receipt, or ID, before it refunds a bond. For a state case, phone the Circuit Court on 307-235-9266 or reach the District Court clerk on 307-235-9243. When someone skips court, the lost bail is sent to the county's school fund (W.S. 7-10-105).
↑ Back to the question list14. How do I put money on someone's jail account?
Deposits are taken at the jail every day, 8 to 11 a.m., 1 to 4 p.m. and after 6 p.m. The jail accepts cash, Western Union or MoneyGram money orders and cashier's checks. It refuses credit cards and personal checks.
To mail money, send only a money order or cashier's check, with your return address, to: Inmate's full name, C/O NCDC, 201 N David, 2nd Floor, Casper, WY 82601. Never mail cash.
Property can be picked up on weekdays from 8 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 4 p.m., with the inmate's written OK. After a transfer, belongings are kept 30 days and then thrown away. Our money guide has more tips.
↑ Back to the question list15. How is bail handled in federal court?
Casper has a federal courthouse, so many federal cases from this county stay close to home. The U.S. District Court clerk is in the Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building, 111 South Wolcott, Room 121, Casper, WY 82601, 307-232-2620. The clerk's window is open weekdays 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
A detention hearing settles federal release. Either side can request a short delay, five days for the defense or three for the government. The person waits in custody meanwhile (18 U.S.C. 3142(f)). Pretrial Services, Room 300 in the same building, Casper, WY 82601, 307-232-2670, writes a report for the judge. The U.S. Marshals office is in Room 138, 307-261-5411. Use the BOP inmate locator once a person is sentenced.
↑ Back to the question list16. Does posting bond end an ICE hold?
No. Immigration holds work apart from bond:
- A detainer, Form I-247A, is sent to the jail by ICE.
- That lets the jail keep the person up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- ICE then takes the person into its own custody.
- You can search for them on the ICE Online Detainee Locator with an A-number, or with full name and country of birth.
ICE has a check-in office right in Casper: 150 E. B Street, Room 1014, Casper, WY 82601, 307-261-6590. Its check-in hours run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
↑ Back to the question list17. Where is a felony sentence served?
Shorter jail terms are served at the Bruce Lane jail. When the sentence is prison time for a felony, the Wyoming Department of Corrections takes charge. It studies each new prisoner and then picks a prison.
The WDOC locator lets you search by name or DOC number. Our Wyoming state prisons pages explain visiting and mail. Main office: 1934 Wyott Drive, Suite 100, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-777-7208.
↑ Back to the question list18. What happens when a minor is arrested in Natrona County?
Wyoming wants an arrested child returned to a parent, guardian or other trusted adult whenever possible. Holding a child is only allowed to protect people or to stop the child from fleeing, and the parents must be told quickly (W.S. 14-6-206). If the child stays in custody, a hearing has to happen inside two days, with weekends and holidays not counted. Children are housed apart from adult inmates (W.S. 14-6-207 and 14-6-209).
Natrona County runs its own Regional Juvenile Detention Center next to the adult jail, at 1120 Bruce Ln., Casper, WY 82601. The Sheriff is in charge of detaining young people. For questions about a child in custody, call the Sheriff's Office at 307-235-9282. Juvenile cases are heard in District Court.
↑ Back to the question listNatrona County Detention Center
Address:
201 N David Street, 2nd Floor
Casper, WY 82601
Phone:
307-235-9521
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Natrona County
Does Natrona County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Natrona County?
Who can set bail in Natrona County?
When is bail set in Natrona County Wyoming?
Does Natrona County have bail?
Yes, Natrona County recognizes most types of bonds.
2026/2027 Bond schedule for Wyoming
What kind of bonds are accepted in Natrona County?
Bail is available in three forms in Natrona County: release on own recognizance, cash bond, or bail bond. A bail bond will require the use of a bail bond agent.
Who can set bail in Natrona County?
Bail is set by a judge. For minor, non-violent offense the judge will normally follow a bail schedule. For more serious cases the judge will calculate bail according to what they believe is necessary to insure appearance at further proceedings.
When is bail set in Natrona County Wyoming?
Bail will be set during the defendant’s first appearance in court, also known as a bail hearing. This hearing will generally occur within 72 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends and holidays.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Natrona 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 Natrona 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 Natrona County Detention Center 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, Natrona 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 Natrona 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 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 Natrona County have bail?
Yes, Natrona County recognizes most types of bonds.
2026/2027 Bond schedule for Wyoming
What kind of bonds are accepted in Natrona County?
Bail is available in three forms in Natrona County: release on own recognizance, cash bond, or bail bond. A bail bond will require the use of a bail bond agent.
Who can set bail in Natrona County?
Bail is set by a judge. For minor, non-violent offense the judge will normally follow a bail schedule. For more serious cases the judge will calculate bail according to what they believe is necessary to insure appearance at further proceedings.
When is bail set in Wyoming?
Bail will be set during the defendant’s first appearance in court, also known as a bail hearing. This hearing will generally occur within 72 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends and holidays.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Natrona County Wyoming?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Natrona County Wyoming, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail could be the defendant, 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 Wyoming could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Natrona County Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming does offer online bail payment. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Natrona County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Natrona County.
What options are there to pay bail in Natrona County Wyoming?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Natrona County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Natrona County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Wyoming?
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 Natrona 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 Wyoming?
The Natrona County Detention Center 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.