How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Need to post bond for someone at Jefferson County Jail? Head to the Hall of Justice at 600 W. Jefferson Street in Louisville—bond payments are accepted 24/7. You'll need to appear in person, be at least 18, and show a government-issued photo ID. Pay with cash, a certified check, or certain debit and credit cards (debit cards carry a service charge; MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted). Prefer not to go in person? The online/kiosk bond option works, but adds fees of $70 for every $1,000 of bond. For bond questions, contact the District Court Clerk's Office.
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Go in person to the Hall of Justice at 600 W. Jefferson Street in Louisville. You must be at least 18 and show a government-issued photo ID, then pay by cash, certified check, or accepted debit/credit cards (debit cards have a service charge).
The online/kiosk bond option charges a fee of $70 for every $1,000 of bond.
Only in some cases. A self-bond using an inmate’s account funds is allowed only if they meet specific facility criteria—examples include being a Kentucky resident with a valid address, District Court cases only, and not being charged with DUI or domestic violence.
Contact the District Court Clerk's Office with bond questions.
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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.
