How to Post Bail in Person at Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility (949 N 9th St)
You can post bail in person at any time at the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility, 949 N 9th Street, Milwaukee.
Head to the Milwaukee County Jail Records office on the ground floor. Bail is processed 24/7 on Level G - this includes bail for people housed at the Community Reintegration Center or other facilities.
What to Bring
- ✓ A current, valid photo ID (required to pay bail)
- ✓ The defendant’s name
- ✓ The case number (have it ready, especially if you’ll need to ask about a refund later)
Bail amounts under $10,000 are processed through a kiosk on Level G. You can pay with cash (no fee) or credit card (fees apply).
Accepted payment types (in person): Cash, cashier’s check, money order, and Visa or MasterCard credit cards.
Paying with a cashier's check or money order? You'll need to come during normal banking hours. Staff will call the issuing institution to verify it's authentic - if they can't confirm it, they won't accept it.
Bail amounts of $10,000 or more require you to complete IRS Federal Form 8300 at the time of payment. Bring a valid Social Security number and current photo ID.
Hang onto your receipt and any paperwork they give you. For questions about bail refunds, contact the Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court at (414) 278-4538.
- Call the Clerk of Circuit Court about the refund - use (414) 278-4538.
- Have the case information ready - be prepared to provide the case number and the defendant’s name.
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