How To Post Bail

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When a family member or close friend becomes an inmate at a Las Vegas jail, it is up to you to help them by posting their bail. Besides the simple fact that bail is necessarily expensive, it can be rather confusing to figure out just how, when, and where you can post bail. The following information will help you get your loved one out of jail quickly so that they can take care of employment, school, and family obligations, as well as hiring a Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer to help them stay out of jail for good.

How Bail Works

Bail is basically a deposit that you put down to ensure that the individual who has been arrested will return for his or her court dates. After the legal process is complete, you get your bail money back. But if the individual skips a court date or leaves town permanently, the money is not refunded. That’s why bail amounts are so high—the courts want to make sure that you can’t afford to just forfeit the bail money to keep someone out of jail.

Paying Bail

There are several different ways to make a bail payment. If you are able to get the required amount together, you ...
... can post it in cash, check, or money order form. At the Las Vegas City Jail and the Clark County Detention Center, you may also use a credit card.

If you cannot afford bail, you might choose to work with a bail bondsman. A bondsman posts bail for you in return for a payment that is only a fraction of the actual bail amount.

How Much is Bail?

There are standardized bail schedules organized by offense, so you can find out how much bail will cost. Go to each jail’s website to find out what an individual’s bail amount is:

- Las Vegas City Jail: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/information/4171.htm

- North Las Vegas Detention Center: http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/Departments/Police/Detention.shtm

- Clark County Detention Center: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/depts/ccdc/Pages/PreTrail.aspx

Bail Policies at Las Vegas Jails

Each jail has its own location, operating hours, and restrictions on bail. Here is the pertinent information for each jail:

- Las Vegas City Jail: Post bail in person at jail; open 24 hours.

- North Las Vegas Detention Center: Post bail in person at jail; open 24 hours.

- Clark County Detention Center: Post bail at Regional Justice Center (200 Lewis Ave.) between 8 AM and 5 PM on weekdays or at the Detention Center itself at any other time.

An expert Las Vegas criminal defense attorney can help you post bail and organize an effective defense against the state’s accusations. With our help, you stand a good chance of not only getting your friend or family member out of jail until the trial, but also getting him out for good.

Wright & Weiner provides Criminal Defense in Las Vegas. Click here to find out more information on how we can help you with your Criminal case.