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How to Pay Bail at Franklin County Jail: Phone, In-Person, and Judicial Center Options

Paying bail is stressful when you're trying to move fast and avoid costly mistakes. Franklin County's Bail Payments page lists the approved ways to pay, and sticking to those options helps you avoid delays and scams.

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According to Franklin County's Bail Payments page, the methods they list are the only legitimate ways to pay bail. If someone pressures you to pay using a method not on that list, treat it as a red flag. You have three options: call and pay by phone, pay by card in person at the jail during business hours, or pay cash in person at the Judicial Center.

Before You Call or Go

  • ✓ A credit or debit card ready to use (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express)
  • ✓ The defendant’s name (spelled the same way it appears in the jail system)
  • ✓ A pen and paper (or notes app) so you can write down any confirmation details you are given

To pay bail by phone, call (800) 222-4668. When the operator answers, say: "You are making a bond payment for form 2122 for Franklin County Missouri". Follow their instructions to complete the payment.

Tip: Have your credit or debit card in front of you before you call. If the operator provides a confirmation number or receipt details, write them down and keep them until the case is resolved.

You can pay bail in person at the jail using a debit or credit card during business hours. The address is 1 Bruns Lane, Union, MO 63084.

  1. Go to the jail during business hours (1 Bruns Lane, Union, MO 63084) and let staff know you are there to make a bail payment.
  2. Provide the defendant’s name so staff can locate the correct person and bond information.
  3. Pay with your debit or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).
  4. Ask for proof of payment and keep it with your records.

Paying at the Judicial Center? Plan on cash only. Credit cards aren't accepted there. The address is 401 E. Main Street, Union, MO 63084.

Good to know: Bring enough cash for the full amount and get a receipt. If you are not sure what time to go, call ahead to confirm current hours before you make the trip.

Only use the payment methods Franklin County lists on its Bail Payments page. The county warns that any method not listed there is most likely a scam. Be especially cautious if someone contacts you out of the blue and pushes wire transfers, gift cards, or third-party apps.

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