Paying a Cash Bond at Montgomery Pretrial: What Forms of Payment They Accept
Paying a cash bond is straightforward once you know what the jail accepts and where to go. Here's what Montgomery Pretrial takes, plus what to expect if your payment needs verification.
Bring the full bond amount to the jail's public reception area. Even a few dollars short means they can't post it as a cash bond - so confirm the exact figure before you leave.
Accepted Forms of Payment
- ✓ Cash
- ✓ Certified check or cashier’s check drawn on a local bank (these are subject to verification)
- ✓ United States Postal Service money order made payable to the Office of the Sheriff
Note: Certified or cashier's checks from a local bank require verification. That extra step can delay release, even after the person is otherwise cleared.
Can't cover the full cash bond? A bail bond agency may be able to post a surety bond instead. Contact the agency directly - they'll handle the arrangements to get your person released.
Heads up: Officers can't recommend a specific bonding agency. You'll need to find one yourself through public listings or an online search.
Once someone is cleared for release, the jail processes them as quickly as possible - but timing varies. The most common holdup? Payment verification. Certified or cashier's checks from local banks may need to clear before anything moves forward.
- ✓ Plan for a variable wait, even after payment is accepted - release processing times can differ.
- ✓ If timing is critical, keep in mind that checks may require verification, which can add time.
- ✓ Bring the information you need to confirm you’re posting the correct full bond amount.
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