How to Post Bail in Person at Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility (949 N 9th St)
Post bail in person at the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility, 949 N 9th Street in Milwaukee. The facility accepts bail payments around the clock, so you can get someone released any time of day or night.
Head to the Milwaukee County Jail Records office on the ground floor of the Criminal Justice Facility. Start there unless staff direct you somewhere else.
Bail can be posted 24 hours a day. Even if the person is housed at the Community Reintegration Center or another facility, payments are still processed around the clock on Level G of the Criminal Justice Facility.
After-hours tip: Late night or early morning? Bail processing happens on Level G at the Criminal Justice Facility (949 N 9th St). Follow staff directions, and be ready to use the Level G kiosk if your payment is under $10,000.
Payment Options
- ✓ Cash
- ✓ Cashier’s check
- ✓ Money order
- ✓ Visa credit card
- ✓ MasterCard credit card
Bail under $10,000 goes through a kiosk on Level G. Cash payments have no fee. Credit cards work too, but fees apply - so the same bail amount costs more when you pay by card.
Heads up on card payments: Credit card transactions come with fees, and your card company may process it as a cash advance. That means you could face additional charges beyond the kiosk fee.
Bring a current, valid photo ID. Staff won't accept bail payment without it.
Paying by credit card? Your photo ID must match the name on the card. And plan for the charge to be treated as a cash advance - your card issuer may tack on extra fees.
Using a cashier's check or money order? Come during normal banking hours. The cashier will call the issuing institution to verify it's authentic. If they can't reach the bank, your payment won't be accepted.
- Go to the Criminal Justice Facility - Head to 949 N 9th Street in Milwaukee to post bail in person.
- Find Jail Records (ground floor) and follow directions for Level G - Jail Records is on the ground floor, and bail processing may be directed to Level G.
- Show your current, valid photo ID - You’ll need a valid picture ID to pay bail.
- Choose your payment method - Cash, cashier’s check, money order, or Visa/MasterCard are accepted.
- Use the Level G kiosk for bail under $10,000 - The kiosk accepts cash (no fee) or credit card (fees incurred).
- Complete the payment and keep your receipt - Hold onto your proof of payment in case you need it later.
Practical tip: Paying with a cashier's check or money order? Go during banking hours so it can be verified. Whatever your payment method, bring your current photo ID and keep your receipt.
Bail of $10,000 or more requires IRS Federal Form 8300. Bring a valid Social Security number and your current photo ID so you can complete the form without delays.
Troubleshooting
- ✓ Bring a current, valid photo ID (required to pay bail).
- ✓ If you’re using a cashier’s check or money order, go during normal banking hours so it can be verified.
- ✓ If bail is under $10,000, ask staff to direct you to the Level G kiosk and decide whether you’re paying cash (no fee) or card (fees).
- ✓ Keep your receipt after you pay.
Questions about getting your bail money back? Contact the Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court at (414) 278-4538.
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