Where and When to Post Bail in Monmouth County: Courthouse vs. Monmouth County Correctional Institution
Trying to post bail in Monmouth County? Where you go depends on the time and day. Here's how to choose between the courthouse and the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI), plus what each location accepts.
During regular court hours - 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday - head to the Monmouth County Courthouse Central Fee Office. That's where all bail posting happens during the week.
Look for the Central Fee Office on the 1st floor of the East Wing. Knowing the exact location saves time - especially when you're stressed and trying to move fast.
Courthouse Payment Methods
- ✓ Property
- ✓ Cash
- ✓ Money order
- ✓ Certified check (no other checks are accepted)
- ✓ Bail bondsman
After court hours on weekdays, or any time on weekends (24 hours), bail is handled at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI). Plan on paying in cash or going through a bail bondsman.
Payment restriction: MCCI doesn't accept property or checks for bail. After hours and on weekends, it's cash or a bail bondsman only.
- Go to the Booking area through the back entrance - that’s where you’re directed to post bail at MCCI after hours.
Monmouth County Courthouse is at 71 Monument Park, Freehold, NJ 07728-1266. The county website lists (732) 358-8700, but a PDF version of the same bail document shows (732) 677-4300. Worth calling to verify before you head out.
MCCI is at 1 Waterworks Road, Freehold, NJ 07728. The county website shows (732) 431-7860, while a PDF lists 732/431-7863. Double-check which number works before you make the trip.
Local arrests: Some municipalities accept bail directly. If your loved one was arrested by a local agency, contact that agency to find out where and how to post bail.
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