Your Legal Rights When Posting Bond at Garfield County Jail
Getting someone out on a money bond at Garfield County Jail comes down to one thing: paying the bond amount. That's it. Bond fees, booking fees, and other debts don't have to be paid before release - once the bond is posted, the person should be let out.
Note: Bond payments must be made out to the holding county - never in the incarcerated person’s name.
Garfield County Jail can charge a limited set of bond-related costs: a $10 bond fee and, if you pay by credit card, a processing fee up to 3.5%. Beyond that, no other bond-related fees are allowed - including kiosk fees or extra charges for paying by cash, check, or money order.
Quick recap: You only need to pay the bond amount to secure release. The $10 bond fee and up to 3.5% credit-card fee can be charged, but they’re not a lawful reason to keep someone in custody if the bond amount is ready.
How to Pay
- ✓ Post bond in person 24/7 at the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office: 107 8th Street, Glenwood Springs
- ✓ Use a licensed bondsman (you’ll pay the bondsman a fee for their services)
- ✓ Remember: even after bond is paid, other holds on the inmate can still prevent release
Can't make it in person? Call 970-945-1377 ext. 1055 to start the remote bond process. The line is available 24/7. One thing to keep in mind: paying bond doesn't clear every situation. If there are other holds on the inmate, release can still be blocked even after the bond is handled.
Payment reminder: Make bond payments out to the holding county (not the incarcerated person). If you pay by credit card, a processing fee up to 3.5% may apply.
Once a personal recognizance or cash bond is set, the clock starts. The sheriff must release the defendant within six hours after they return to jail (and, for cash bond, after you notify the jail that bond is ready to post) - unless extraordinary circumstances exist. If release takes longer than six hours, both the defendant and the person posting bond have the right to know what's causing the delay.
There's one exception: the sheriff can hold a defendant for up to 24 hours if electronic monitoring needs to be fitted.
When you post a money bond, you're entitled to paperwork. Ask for a copy of the bond documents and the next court date before you leave - don't walk out without both.
- Gather what you have - keep copies of the bond paperwork and any documentation showing the next court date.
- Call Professional Standards (business hours) - contact the Professional Standards Division at 970-945-0453 during normal business hours.
- Email the details - you can also send an email describing the specifics of your complaint to INFO@GARCOSHERIFF.COM.
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