Department of Corrections
Cumberland County DOC Bail procedure      

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CIVILIAN BAILS
To post a bail you must be 18 years or older, and have a photo I.D ( Drivers License preferred ).

Only Cash, Postal Money Orders or Bank Certified Checks will be accepted.

PROCESS

Upon receiving required identification of the person posting bail, the staff will begin warrant checks on the requested incarcerated person. Once cleared the admissions staff will fill out the appropriate recognizance form for either criminal or child support bails. The staff will then collect the bail in exact amount from the individual posting the bail. When all fees have been collected and all paperwork completed a receipt will be provided to you. The incarcerated person name will then be forwarded to the Issue officer for release.

BAIL BONDSMEN

Must provide proof of license to conduct business as a bail bondsman such as: Surety License, Drivers License.

Once verified the same process applies as with civilian bails regarding warrant checks. The admissions staff will complete the defendant and bail information of the recognizance and then give to the bondsman to complete the surety section. Bondsmen though must stamp their Bonds and the recognizance form for validity. If either does not have a stamp the bail is not valid. The staff will check expiration dates for bonds and for the stamped seal on the recognizance and bonds. Expired bonds, bonds or recognizance forms without stamped seal will not be accepted.

( All Indictable offenses require a $50.00 fee also payable by Postal Money Order or Bank Certified Checks)     

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