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Paying Bond at Rock Island County Jail: In-person vs. GovPayNet online

Trying to get someone released from Rock Island County Jail? You have two options for posting bond: pay in person at the jail or pay online through GovPayNet (GovPayNow).

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Paying Bond at Rock Island County Jail: In-person vs. GovPayNet online

You can pay bond in person at Rock Island County Jail. If getting there isn't practical - or you need to handle things remotely - GovPayNet (GovPayNow) lets you pay online for Rock Island County bonds.

Going the online route? Bond payments run through GovPayNet (GovPayNow), a third-party service. They accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover - both credit and debit. Have your card ready before you start.

Accepted cards: GovPayNet takes MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover (credit or debit).

For in-person payments, head to the Rock Island County Justice Center at 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. The phone number is 309-786-4451. Business hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Using GovPayNow/GovPayNet? The cash-bail contact number for Rock Island County Correctional Center (PLC 6997) is 309-558-3425.

Paying Bond at Rock Island County Jail: In-person vs. GovPayNet online

Practical Tips

  • ✓ Confirm the bond amount and decide whether you’re paying in person at the jail or online through GovPayNet (GovPayNow).
  • ✓ If you’re paying online, make sure you have an accepted card ready: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover.
  • ✓ If you have questions while using GovPayNow/GovPayNet for cash bail, use the listed cash-bail contact number: 309-558-3425.

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