How to Post Bail at Will County Adult Detention Facility (Bond Lobby, Hours, Fees)
Posting bail is stressful—especially if you've never done it before. Here's exactly how to post bail at Will County Adult Detention Facility: where to go, what they accept, and what to know if you're paying by card or from out of state.
The Bond Lobby at Will County Adult Detention Facility accepts bail 24/7. It's located on Ottawa Street.
Contact (Will County Adult Detention Facility): 95 South Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60436 • 815-740-1250
Exact amount required: The facility only accepts the exact bail amount - plan ahead so you’re not short or over.
You can post bail with cash or credit card. Accepted cards include American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.
Credit Card Fees
- ✓ Cash bail amount $1.00–$200.00 → credit card fee $20.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $200.01–$300.00 → credit card fee $30.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $300.01–$400.00 → credit card fee $40.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $400.01–$500.00 → credit card fee $50.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $500.01–$750.00 → credit card fee $75.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $750.01–$1,000.00 → credit card fee $95.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $1,000.01–$1,500.00 → credit card fee $110.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $1,500.01–$1,750.00 → credit card fee $125.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $1,750.01–$2,000.00 → credit card fee $145.00
- ✓ Cash bail amount $2,000.01 and up → credit card fee 8%
Heads up: Credit card payments come with a fee based on the bail amount, and you still need the exact total. Paying cash avoids the extra charge.
Posting bail from out of state? You may be able to use an approved money transfer method. Call the Will County Circuit Clerk's office at 815-727-8596 for current instructions.
What to Bring Tips
- ✓ The exact bail amount (only the exact amount is accepted)
- ✓ A government-issued photo ID
- ✓ Will County Adult Detention Facility main contact info: 95 South Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60436 • 815-740-1250
Scam warning: Bail payments are not accepted online. The Will County Sheriff’s Office will not contact you to request bail payments, and they do not accept Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle.
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