Tippecanoe County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Tippecanoe County Jail

Address:
2640 Duncan Road
Lafayette, IN 47904

Phone:

765-423-1655

How do Bail Bonds work at Tippecanoe County Jail

Posting an Inmate's Bond in Tippecanoe County

  • If the Court has ordered a surety bond to be posted, you will need to contact a bail bondsman.
  • If the Court has ordered a cash bond, it is paid at the Clerk's office or the Tippecanoe County Jail during regular office hours and at the Tippecanoe County Jail after hours or weekends.
  • It is best to pay your bond at the Tippecanoe County Jail, especially during weekends and holidays if you wish to expedite the process.

    Tippecanoe County County Clerk
    301 Main Street
    2nd Floor
    Lafayette, IN 47901
    765-423-9326

    Tippecanoe County Jail
    2640 Duncan Road
    Lafayette, IN 47904
    765-423-1655

     
  • Ten percent of the amount of the bond, up to a maximum of $50, will be retained by the Clerk's Office as an administrative fee.
  • A $5 Death Benefit fee must be added to the cash bond amount.  
  • In addition, the Court may order a portion or all of your bond applied to restitution or court costs.
  • If you want to post the bond online and by credit card, use PayGOV.US
  • Cash payments not made in person at the clerk's office or at the Tippecanoe County Jail may take several days to process.
  • Bring receipt to the jail or contact the jail with the receipt # at 765-423-1655 when bonding a person out of the Tippecanoe County Jail.

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 765-423-1655 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County

Because Tippecanoe County and Indiana can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Tippecanoe County Jail at 765-423-1655, 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 Tippecanoe County Jail or the Tippecanoe County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office or to the Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail

If you are a landowner in Tippecanoe County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Tippecanoe 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 Indiana state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Tippecanoe County Justice System Flowchart

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, Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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.

Tippecanoe County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.


Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

iphone app download

Google Play download


 

How Do Inmates in Tippecanoe County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Tippecanoe County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Tippecanoe County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Tippecanoe County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

iphone app
Google Play app

For all the information regarding phone calls with Tippecanoe County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Tippecanoe County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Tippecanoe County, by creating an account.
  • Select Indiana, then select Tippecanoe County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Tippecanoe County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps

iphone app
Google Play app

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Tippecanoe County.


 

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail?

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate at Tippecanoe County Jail, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Tippecanoe County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Inmate Sales utilizing the following instructions:

In order to have a successful video visit with an inmate in Tippecanoe County, these are the steps to follow:

  • Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  • Register with Inmate Sales.
  • Find Tippecanoe County Jail
  • Select 'New Purchase'
  • Choose Tippecanoe County Jail and a product (either 'Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  • Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  • Schedule a visit.
  • Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Tippecanoe County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Tippecanoe County Jail Phone: 765-423-1655


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Tippecanoe County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Indiana, then choose Tippecanoe County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Tippecanoe County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Tippecanoe County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Tippecanoe County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Tippecanoe County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Tippecanoe County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Indiana, then choose Tippecanoe County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Tippecanoe County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Tippecanoe County.


 

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