How to Post Bond for Someone at Jefferson County Jail (in-person, kiosk/online, and self-bond rules)
Posting bond can feel stressful—the rules are specific and costs add up fast. Here's exactly where to go in person, what to bring, which payment types are accepted, what fees to expect for online or kiosk options, and when someone might qualify to self-bond using their own account funds.
To post bond in person for someone at Jefferson County Jail, head to the Hall of Justice at 600 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202. This is where in-person bond payments are handled.
The Hall of Justice is in downtown Louisville. Plan accordingly: give yourself extra time for parking, have your documents and payment ready, and expect a courthouse-style setting. If you're unsure where to go once inside, ask staff to direct you to bond payments.
In-person bond payments are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means you can post bond late at night, on weekends, or whenever you need to.
Who and Docs
- ✓ Appear in person to post bond
- ✓ Be at least 18 years old
- ✓ Bring a government-issued photo ID
At the Hall of Justice, you can pay with cash, a certified check, some debit cards, or credit cards. Not every debit card will work, so bring a backup option if you can - especially if you're traveling far or posting bond after hours.
Service-charge reminder: Debit card payments have a service charge. MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted.
Online or kiosk bond payments come with fees: $70 for every $1,000 of bond. Do the math before choosing this route. On higher bond amounts, those fees add up quickly.
In some cases, an inmate can self-bond using funds from their spending account. One requirement: they must be a Kentucky resident with a valid address already in the system.
Case type matters too. Self-bonding is only allowed for District Court cases - Circuit Court cases don't qualify.
Not eligible for self-bond: DUI cases, domestic-violence-related cases (EPO, DVO, Assault w/DV), or any outstanding booking fee balance will prevent self-bonding.
Questions about posting bond? Call the District Court Clerk's Office at (502) 595-4428 or (502) 595-3060. Have the person's name ready, and ask whether you should post in person or if self-bond or online/kiosk options apply to their situation.
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