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Criminal Defense / 01/17/2024

How to Bail Someone Out of Jail in Las Vegas

What to Do If Your Loved One Is Taken to Jail

Learning that your loved one has been arrested and taken to jail is terrifying. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. In most circumstances, you can post bail in order to get someone released pre-trial. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you understand the bail process and what it will take to get your loved one released.

At Rasmussen Law, we represent individuals who have been arrested for crimes in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. Our criminal defense lawyers are well-versed in handling complex matters and will work with you to ensure your rights are protected. If you or your loved one was arrested, contact our office to schedule a free, confidential consultation. 

What Is Bail?

If you are arrested for a crime, you may be released on your own recognizance and cited with a notice to appear, or you may be taken into custody. If you are taken into custody, bail will likely be set. Bail is an amount of money that is paid as a condition of your release. It will be held to ensure your appearance at future hearings. If you fail to appear the bail that you post may be forfeited. 

How Can I Post Bail in Las Vegas?

The bail process in Las Vegas will depend on whether you were arrested for a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony. Individuals arrested for a misdemeanor will likely be taken to the City of Las Vegas Detention Center. If you (or your loved one) are arrested for a gross misdemeanor or felony, you may be booked at the Clark County Detention Center

You can post bail on behalf of yourself or someone else, but you must have access to the money required. If you cannot afford to post bail, you can solicit the help of a licensed bondsman. 

What Do I Need to Post Bail?

In order to post bail, you will need a credit card or cash. At the Clark County Detention Center, you can pay with a cashier’s check or money order. In order to post bail on behalf of someone else, you must have proof that you can pay and a valid ID.

Payments accepted for bail:

  • City of Las Vegas Detention Center (Las Vegas City Jail): Accepts Mastercard, Visa, and Discover cards. American Express cards are not accepted. You can also post bail with cash, but the exact amount is needed as the window will not make a change.
  • Clark County Detention Center: Accepts Mastercard, Visa, and Discover cards. American Express cards are not accepted. You may also pay via cash, money order, cashier’s check, or an attorney trust account check. 

Personal checks are not accepted at either location. It is important to obtain the necessary information prior to arriving at the jail or detention center. Working with an attorney can save you both time and money if your loved one is taken to jail after an arrest. 

How Do I Locate an Inmate?

Both detention centers have an online inmate locator, or you can call the facility. At the City of Las Vegas Detention Center, you can conduct an online inmate search or call 702-229-6444, option 3.

If your loved one is located at the Clark County Detention Center, you can call their Information Line at (702) 671-3900 or search online with the Inmate Information Search.

Where Do I Go to Post Bail?

At the City of Las Vegas Detention Center, bail can be posted online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also visit the bail window located at 3200 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101. For additional information, you can call the bail hotline at 702-229-6460.

To post bail at the Clark County Detention Center, you can go to pretrial services located at 330 S. Casino Center, 1st Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The pre-trial services bail window is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Arrested for a Crime in Las Vegas? Contact Our Office. 

Was your loved one arrested for a crime in Las Vegas? Contact our office to find out more about how we can help fight the charges. We will help walk you through the bail process and get you the resources you need to move forward with the case. All consultations are confidential and without obligation to retain our services. 

What to Do If Your Loved One Is Taken to Jail

Learning that your loved one has been arrested and taken to jail is terrifying. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. In most circumstances, you can post bail in order to get someone released pre-trial. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you understand the bail process and what it will take to get your loved one released.

At Rasmussen Law, we represent individuals who have been arrested for crimes in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. Our criminal defense lawyers are well-versed in handling complex matters and will work with you to ensure your rights are protected. If you or your loved one was arrested, contact our office to schedule a free, confidential consultation. 

What Is Bail?

If you are arrested for a crime, you may be released on your own recognizance and cited with a notice to appear, or you may be taken into custody. If you are taken into custody, bail will likely be set. Bail is an amount of money that is paid as a condition of your release. It will be held to ensure your appearance at future hearings. If you fail to appear the bail that you post may be forfeited. 

How Can I Post Bail in Las Vegas?

The bail process in Las Vegas will depend on whether you were arrested for a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony. Individuals arrested for a misdemeanor will likely be taken to the City of Las Vegas Detention Center. If you (or your loved one) are arrested for a gross misdemeanor or felony, you may be booked at the Clark County Detention Center

You can post bail on behalf of yourself or someone else, but you must have access to the money required. If you cannot afford to post bail, you can solicit the help of a licensed bondsman. 

What Do I Need to Post Bail?

In order to post bail, you will need a credit card or cash. At the Clark County Detention Center, you can pay with a cashier’s check or money order. In order to post bail on behalf of someone else, you must have proof that you can pay and a valid ID.

Payments accepted for bail:

  • City of Las Vegas Detention Center (Las Vegas City Jail): Accepts Mastercard, Visa, and Discover cards. American Express cards are not accepted. You can also post bail with cash, but the exact amount is needed as the window will not make a change.
  • Clark County Detention Center: Accepts Mastercard, Visa, and Discover cards. American Express cards are not accepted. You may also pay via cash, money order, cashier’s check, or an attorney trust account check. 

Personal checks are not accepted at either location. It is important to obtain the necessary information prior to arriving at the jail or detention center. Working with an attorney can save you both time and money if your loved one is taken to jail after an arrest. 

How Do I Locate an Inmate?

Both detention centers have an online inmate locator, or you can call the facility. At the City of Las Vegas Detention Center, you can conduct an online inmate search or call 702-229-6444, option 3.

If your loved one is located at the Clark County Detention Center, you can call their Information Line at (702) 671-3900 or search online with the Inmate Information Search.

Where Do I Go to Post Bail?

At the City of Las Vegas Detention Center, bail can be posted online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also visit the bail window located at 3200 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101. For additional information, you can call the bail hotline at 702-229-6460.

To post bail at the Clark County Detention Center, you can go to pretrial services located at 330 S. Casino Center, 1st Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The pre-trial services bail window is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Arrested for a Crime in Las Vegas? Contact Our Office. 

Was your loved one arrested for a crime in Las Vegas? Contact our office to find out more about how we can help fight the charges. We will help walk you through the bail process and get you the resources you need to move forward with the case. All consultations are confidential and without obligation to retain our services. 

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