Teton County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Teton County Bail and Bond Help
Teton County is mostly national park and forest, with Jackson, Wilson and Teton Village packed into the valley. Its 45-bed detention center on South Willow Street holds arrests from local police and deputies, the two national parks and state agencies.
Where is the Teton County jail?
At 175 South Willow Street, Jackson, WY 83001. Call 307-733-2141.
Whose arrests end up at the Jackson jail?
The sheriff, the Jackson Police Department, the Highway Patrol, Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, Game and Fish, and the U.S. Marshals.
How do I pay bail in Jackson?
Jackson takes cash, cashier's checks and money orders, or an approved secured bond. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
Which bondsmen does Teton County approve?
The sheriff names Northwest Bail Bonds at 307-732-2663 and Teton Bail Bonds at 307-413-6809. Agents must hold a Wyoming producer license (W.S. 26-9-206).
How do I check whether someone is being held?
Call the detention center or try the Teton County Inmate Search.
Where is the circuit court in Jackson?
At 250 East Simpson Avenue, Jackson, WY 83001, 307-733-7713.
Where is the district court clerk?
In the same Simpson Avenue building, 307-733-2533.
What happens to an arrest inside Grand Teton or Yellowstone?
Park rangers may book a person at the Jackson jail, but many park cases are federal. The U.S. court at Mammoth in Yellowstone is at 307-227-7020, and federal release rules apply (18 U.S.C. §3142).
How fast is bail set?
At the first appearance in circuit court. Within 4 hours the person must hear that they can ask for release in writing (W.R.Cr.P. 46.1).
What if a visitor from another state is arrested here?
Bail rules are the same, but the judge may weigh weak local ties (W.R.Cr.P. 46.1). Out-of-state defendants often need to show how they will return for court.
What does the bond schedule cover?
Lots of state traffic and minor tickets carry set amounts between $85 and $450 (Uniform Bail and Forfeiture Schedule).
What happens if someone misses a Jackson court date?
The bond can be forfeited and a warrant issued (W.R.Cr.P. 46.4).
Who gets a public defender?
Low-income defendants facing felonies or jailable misdemeanors in Jackson (W.S. 7-6-104; W.S. 7-6-102).
How do I confirm a Teton County bond?
Call 307-733-2141 for the amount, type of bond and accepted payments.
Teton County bail contacts
- Detention center
- 175 South Willow Street, Jackson, WY 83001, 307-733-2141
- Circuit court
- 250 East Simpson Avenue, Jackson, WY 83001, 307-733-7713
- District court clerk
- 250 East Simpson Avenue, Jackson, WY 83001, 307-733-2533
- Federal court, Yellowstone
- 105 Albright Avenue, Mammoth, WY 82190, 307-227-7020
- Inmate lookup
- Teton County Inmate Search
A judge sets bail in each Teton County case. Use this page for basics, not as legal advice.
Teton County Online Bail Bond Payments
Teton County Detention Center uses a service called Jail ATM for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online.
Register with them online or call them at 877-810-0914 for assistance.
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To make a payment, you will need the following:
- Court of Jurisdiction - Teton County or the Municipal Court.
- Teton County Detention Center
- Payment Amount plus fees
- Full name of Arrestee/Defendant for whom payment is being made
- Arrestee/Defendant's Date of Birth
- Arrestee/Defendant's Booking Number
You can also pay an inmate's bond in the following ways:
- Local, licensed bail bondsman
- Cash
- Money Order
- Cashier's Check
- Jail ATM
- Property Bond
Teton County Detention Center
Address:
175 South Willow Street
Jackson, WY 83001
Phone:
307-733-2141
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Teton County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Teton County?
Who can set bail in Teton County?
When is bail set in Teton County Wyoming?
Does Teton County have bail?
Yes, Teton County recognizes most types of bonds.
2026/2027 Bond schedule for Wyoming
What kind of bonds are accepted in Teton County?
Bail is available in three forms in Teton 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 Teton 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 Teton 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 Teton 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 Teton 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 Teton 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, Teton 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 Teton 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 Teton County have bail?
Yes, Teton County recognizes most types of bonds.
2026/2027 Bond schedule for Wyoming
What kind of bonds are accepted in Teton County?
Bail is available in three forms in Teton 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 Teton 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 Teton County Wyoming?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Teton 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 Teton County Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming does offer online bail payment. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Teton County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Teton County.
What options are there to pay bail in Teton 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 Teton County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Teton 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 Teton 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 Teton 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.