Washington County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Washington County Jail

Address:
15015 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082

Phone:

651-430-7900

How do Bail Bonds work at Washington County Jail

Washington County Jail Bail Instructions

651-430-7900

  • Bail may be posted at the kiosk in the jail lobby 24 hours a day, but only if the individual is already in custody.
  • Bail for Washington County cases must be posted at Court Administration in the Courthouse Building Monday through Friday 8am to 4:15pm.
    Washington County Courthouse - 14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Bail for Washington County cases may be posted after court hours and weekends at the Jail Administration window.
    Law Enforcement Center - 15015 62nd Street North  Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Bail for out-of-county warrants (but within Minnesota) may be paid at the Jail Administration window 24/7.
  • Cash or Credit Cards only (credit card must be in the name of the person posting bail)
  • Bonds are accepted from licensed bond agents.

Bail may be posted at the Inmate Canteen (Turnkey) kiosk in the jail lobby at anytime, 24 hours a day.
There are limited amounts that may be posted:

  • Cash Limit: $1000.00 (Will only accept bills of $20 or higher)
  • Credit Card Limit: $1000.00 (There is an $8.95 fee for credit card transactions)
  • When using your credit card to post bail, there is a 30-second delay after you press the "Bail Credit Card Payment" button.
  • Please check with Master Control by calling 651-430-7900 to determine the bail amount for the individual you wish to post bail on.

IMPORTANT: Once you have posted bail at the jail kiosk, let the jail know.
The release process could take up to a couple hours.
Also, call the jail ahead of time if you plan on posting bail on weekdays or weekdays after 4 pm at 651-430-7900.


 

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

Please call the jail at 651-430-7900 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Washington 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 Washington County

Because Washington County and Minnesota can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Washington County Jail at 651-430-7900, 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 Washington County Jail or the Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Washington County Sheriff's Office or to the Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County Jail

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

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Washington 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 Minnesota state licensed Bail Bond firm.

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

Washington 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, Washington 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 Washington 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.

Washington County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Washington County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Washington County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & JID #
Washington County Jail
15015 62nd Street North
PO Box 3801
Stillwater, MN 55082-3801



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & JID #
Washington County Jail
15015 62nd Street North
PO Box 3801
Stillwater, MN 55082-3801



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Washington County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Washington County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & JID #
Washington County Jail
15015 62nd Street North
PO Box 3801
Stillwater, MN 55082-3801


 

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

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

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Minnesota, then Washington County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.
  • NOTE: Washington County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Washington County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Washington County.


 

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

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

  • Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
  • Select Minnesota, then select Washington County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Add money to your account.
  • Verify your email.
  • Send message.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your Washington County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Washington County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Washington County.


 

Washington County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Washington County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Washington County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & JID #
Washington County Jail
15015 62nd Street North
PO Box 3801
Stillwater, MN 55082-3801


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Washington County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Washington County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Washington County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

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