How to Pay Bail at Kent County Jail: In Person, Phone, and Online Options
Getting someone out of Kent County Jail starts with knowing exactly how to pay bail. Here are your in-person, phone, and online options—plus the payment rules that catch people off guard.
You can pay bail at Kent County Jail any time - day or night. The Jail Processing (Inmate Processing) Office accepts bail 24/7 and is located right next to the visitor entrance. No need to wait for weekday business hours.
24/7 access: The Inmate Processing Office is open every day of the year, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Paying in person? There's a kiosk in the Processing Office lobby that takes cash or credit card. It's a quick self-serve option if you'd rather skip the window.
You can also pay at the 24/7 Processing Office window. The window accepts cash, credit card, money order, or cashier's check - so it's the better choice if you're not paying with cash or card, or if you have questions.
- ✓ Accepted in person: cash; VISA/MASTERCARD credit card; cashier’s check; money order payable to Kent County Sheriff’s Office
- ✓ Not accepted: personal checks
- ✓ One method per transaction: split payments aren’t allowed
Can't make it to the jail? You can pay bail by phone at 866-232-1899 or online through the TouchPay online portal.
Speed matters: TouchPay advertises 24/7 availability and instant transaction posting, which helps when you're trying to move fast.
One thing to factor in: credit card fees. The jail lists fees ranging from 8–20% for card payments, so weigh that before choosing phone or online.
Kent County Jail accepts cash, VISA/MASTERCARD credit cards, and cashier's checks or money orders made payable to the Kent County Sheriff's Office. If you're bringing a money order or cashier's check, double-check that payee line before handing it over.
- ✓ Personal checks aren’t accepted for bail payments
- ✓ Split payments aren’t allowed (use one payment method per transaction)
- ✓ Credit-card fees may apply (listed as 8–20%)
Refunds depend on the bond type and how you pay. With a 10% bond, you pay just 10% of the total bail amount upfront. If the defendant shows up to court as required, you get 90% of that payment back, minus any court fees or fines. Post a full cash bond instead? The entire amount is refunded (again, minus fees or fines) once the person appears in court.
Surety bonds work differently. A bonding company guarantees the defendant's court appearance and charges a non-refundable fee for that service. Kent County isn't involved in that arrangement - your contract is with the bonding company directly.
Bonding company fees are different: Money paid to a bonding company is typically non-refundable and separate from posting cash or a 10% bond through the county.
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