How to Send Money to Kings County Jail, CA (CA)

For most transactions through the Kings County Sheriff's Civil Division, fees aren't optional or something you can pay later. The Civil Division is required by law to charge fees for most services, and those fees must be paid before any work begins (Govt. Code 6103.2). Show up without payment ready, and you'll lose time. You may have to restart the entire process once you can pay upfront.

Some services require large deposits. For example, a real property levy requires $3,000 upfront according to the Kings County Sheriff's Civil Division fee information. If your situation involves a real property levy, plan for that full amount to be due before anything moves forward.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm whether your payment is for a Kings County Sheriff’s Civil Division service that requires a fee.
• ✓ Plan to pay all required fees in advance, since fees must be paid prior to performing any service (Govt. Code 6103.2).
• ✓ Bring the full payment with you at the time you request service, so your request is not delayed.

• ✓ If the service you’re requesting is a real property levy, confirm whether the listed “Real Property Levy - $3,000” amount applies and have those funds ready before you proceed.

Before paying, verify the details directly with the Kings County Sheriff's Civil Division. Ask whether your specific request requires a fee and confirm that the prepayment rule applies (Govt. Code 6103.2). Also confirm what payment types they accept, since you'll need to pay before any service can proceed.

If your situation involves a real property levy, verify the current required deposit and what it covers. The fee schedule lists "Real Property Levy - $3,000," but confirm whether that figure is still accurate and whether any portion is refundable versus a flat fee. Not sure if your case qualifies as a real property levy? Ask before you pay.