How to Post a Property Bond for Someone at Concordia Parish (Vidalia steps)

Property bonds are allowed here, but Concordia Parish has strict limits that can derail the process. You can only use one property per bond, and that property must be located within Concordia Parish - out-of-parish properties won't work. You also can't mix bond types. If you're going the property bond route, it has to stand alone (no combining property and surety bonds).

Before gathering any paperwork, call the jail to confirm the bond amount and verify that a property bond is allowed for this case. Have the person's full name, booking number (if you have it), and charge information ready - staff can pull up the bond details faster with these on hand.

• ✓ Defendant’s full name
• ✓ Booking number (if known)
• ✓ Charge information (if known)
• ✓ Your government-issued photo ID (so you’re ready for the next steps)
• ✓ The property address you plan to use (confirm it’s in Concordia Parish)
• ✓ A note that you’re trying to do a property bond (so you can confirm permission and the bond amount)

Once the jail confirms the bond amount and approves a property bond, head to the Concordia Parish Assessor's Office at 4001 Carter Street, Room 3, Vidalia, LA. You'll need to obtain the Property Assessment here. This document is essential for your bond packet, so get it early and keep it with your other paperwork.

1. Go to the Assessor’s Office in Vidalia - 4001 Carter Street, Room 3, Vidalia, LA.
2. Bring your identification and ownership paperwork - have what you’ll need to show who you are and connect you to the property.
3. Request the Property Assessment for the bond packet - tell staff you need the property assessment for a property bond.
4. Leave with the assessment document in hand - keep it with your bond paperwork so you can take it to the next office when needed.

With your property assessment in hand, you may also need mortgage certificate paperwork for the bond packet. The Clerk of Court handles this as part of the property bond process. Remember: you can't combine a property bond with another bond type, so stay on the property-bond track throughout.

Once your Property Bond Form is prepared, take it to the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office at 4001 Carter Street, Room 7, Vidalia. This is where you'll get the form notarized and pay the bond fees. Bring your photo ID and all the documents you've gathered - including your property assessment - so you don't have to make extra trips.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Confirmed bond amount from the jail, plus confirmation that a property bond is permitted
• ✓ Defendant’s identifying information (full name, booking number if known, and charge info if you have it)
• ✓ One in-parish property to use (only one property is allowed per bond; out-of-parish properties aren’t allowed)
• ✓ A plan to use only one bond type (no combining property and surety)
• ✓ Government-issued photo ID
• ✓ Proof of ownership paperwork for the property
• ✓ Property Assessment from the Concordia Parish Assessor’s Office (4001 Carter Street, Room 3, Vidalia, LA)
• ✓ Any mortgage certificate paperwork you’re instructed to obtain as part of the property bond packet
• ✓ Extra time for office processing and back-and-forth between locations

Make your first phone call count. Before running around Vidalia collecting paperwork, call the jail to confirm the bond amount, verify that a property bond is allowed, and ask exactly what documents they'll need when you return.