Posting Bail at Snohomish County Jail: online & bondsmen options, why release can take hours, and how to avoid scams
Trying to get someone out of Snohomish County Jail? You've got two main options: pay cash bail online or go through a bail bond company. Here's how each works, why release can still take hours even after you've paid, and how to spot a common scam before it gets you.
Snohomish County Jail accepts cash bail payments 24/7 through GovPayNet - either online or by phone at 1-877-EZBAIL5. Heads up on fees: if you pay with a credit, debit, or prepaid card, GovPayNet charges seven percent of the total bail amount.
Can't cover the full bail amount upfront? A bail bond company is another option. In Snohomish County, bondsmen typically charge a nonrefundable fee of 8–15% of the bail amount. One thing to know: the jail doesn't recommend specific bonding companies, so you'll need to find one yourself.
Posting bail doesn't mean immediate release. At Snohomish County Jail, the release process can take up to six hours after payment clears.
Scam alert: The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office will never call and ask you to send money on behalf of an inmate - if you get a call like that, hang up. Snohomish County also does not accept payments through Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal, and staff will not tell you to pay at an offsite check-cashing location.
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