Posting Bail at Johnson County ADC: Cash Bonds, ORCD, and Surety Bonds Explained

Johnson County ADC handles three bond types: cash bonds, ORCD bonds, and surety bonds. A cash bond means posting the full bond amount in cash (or using the facility's credit-card option, covered below). An ORCD bond is court-ordered - you deposit 10% of the total bond amount in cash. Surety bonds work differently: instead of paying the jail, you go through a bonding company approved by the District Court to cover the bond.

The facility accepts all three options. Which one you can use depends on what the court ordered and what you can pay upfront - so understanding the payment rules before you arrive saves time.

Cash bonds require exact cash. Johnson County ADC doesn't accept cashier's checks or money orders for this bond type. If you're going the cash-bond route, bring the precise amount.

Don't have exact cash? Johnson County ADC offers a GPS (Government Payment) credit-card option. This works well when you need to move quickly but don't have the full amount in hand.

ORCD bonds don't require the full amount. When the court orders an ORCD bond, you post 10% of the total bond as a cash deposit. That's the required amount at this facility.

Going with a surety bond? You'll need a bonding company approved by the District Court. Not every bail bond company qualifies, so confirm yours is on the approved list before proceeding.

• ✓ Look for the District Court–approved bonding company list posted in the lobby of both detention facilities.
• ✓ Choose a company from that approved list before you move forward with a surety bond.