Bond Information
When a person is arrested and processed into the Detention Facility, there is normally a bond set that must be posted prior to them being released. The amount of the bond is determined by the charges that have been filed against the inmate. The judicial system has set bond amounts for a variety of charges. The booking deputy will advise the arrestee of the total amount of the bond based on the court guidelines during the booking process.
In the event that the person is arrested for a court warrant, the issuing court has pre-set a bond amount. Some bonds may require a fine be paid or "cash only", these require a cash payment for the bond - no bondsmen. In some cases, the court may order a "no bond hold" which does not permit the inmate to bond on this warrant. The Detention Facility will notify the court that issued the bond of the inmate's arrest.
If the inmate has charges filed in addition to a warrant arrest, there will be more than one bond that must be posted prior to release.
The purpose of the bond is to assure appearance in court. The amount of the bond is what it will take to release you from jail.
Please call the jail at 970-522-2578 option 4 to find out the bond amount and type of bond required for a particular individual.
Bond types are as follows:
Cash Bond
Requires the full amount of bond in cash, which will be returned by the court, when court appearances are completed.
Property Bond
The equity in real property may be used to post a property bond. Property bonds must be posted at the Court Clerk's office during regular business hours. For more information please call District Court at 970-522-6565.
Surety Bond/Bondsman
Bond may be posted through the service of a state licensed bondsman of your choice. The bondsman may require a co-signer and/or collateral to secure the bond. The bond fee is normally 15% of the total bond. The fee is just that, a fee, paid to the bondsman; it is not returned to you upon conclusion of the case. Staff members will not recommend a bondsman.
Personal Recognizance Bond
The judge may grant a personal recognizance (PR) bond. A PR bond is a signature bond that involves no money or property as long as you appear at all future court dates. You will be released on your own signature. Your signature acts as your promise to appear in court. Failure to appear for court may result in the individual having to pay the court the amount of the bond.
PR Bond with Co-signer
The Judge may also grant a PR bond with a co-signer. You must find someone willing to sign your bond that meets the co-signer requirements. You and the co-signer are responsible for the amount of money for the bond and for your return to court. Failure to appear for court may result in the individuals having to pay the court the amount of the bond.