How to Post Bail at Will County Adult Detention Facility (Bond Lobby, Payments & Out‑of‑State Instructions)

You can post bail at the Will County Adult Detention Facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Go to the facility’s Bond Lobby on Ottawa Street.

Will County Adult Detention Facility only accepts the exact bail amount. They don't make change. If you show up with the wrong total, you'll have to leave and come back.

• ✓ A valid, government-issued photo ID
• ✓ The inmate’s full name (as booked)
• ✓ The inmate’s booking number (if you have it)
• ✓ The exact bail amount (exact amount only, no change provided)

You can post bail with cash or credit card. For card payments, the facility accepts American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

Paying by credit card comes with an added fee. The fee scales based on the bail amount, so budget for that extra cost before you head in.

For large bond amounts, wireless transfers can be posted in person at the Will County Courthouse. This may be worth considering if you're dealing with a higher-dollar bail and need an option beyond cash or card at the jail.

If you're posting bail from out of state, payment may be handled through an approved money transfer method rather than in person. Contact the Will County Circuit Clerk's office at 815-727-8596 for exact instructions. For large bond amounts, wireless transfers can also be posted in person at the Will County Courthouse.

1. Call the Will County Circuit Clerk’s office (815-727-8596) to get the current, approved out-of-state transfer instructions.
2. Use an approved money transfer method and follow the Clerk’s directions exactly so the payment can be credited correctly.
3. Confirm custody status after payment using the tools in the “Next steps” section below.

Will County Adult Detention Facility does not accept bail payments online. You'll need to either contact the ADF directly or come to the booking area in person.

Once bail is posted, check the facility's public inmate search page to see whether the person is still listed as in custody. It's one of the quickest ways to confirm the release process has started or finished.

You can also use VINE, a free 24-hour automated telephone service, to check custody status. VINE lets you register for automatic notifications when someone leaves Will County Adult Detention Facility custody or gets transferred.