When cash bail is offered by an inmate or agent for release, the jailer shall:
- Determine the amount of bail from the warrant, order of commitment or schedule of bail, as indicated by the circumstances
- Ensure that the arrestee has been fingerprinted as required by law
- Ensure that a record check of the arrestee has been conducted via JDIC
- If any wants are reported, the matter shall be referred to the watch commander for decision
- When additional charges are booked against the arrestee, the inmate shall be so informed and additional phone calls permitted for the inmate to secure bail
- Accept the bail from the inmate or agent
- When an agent of the inmate offers partial bail and the inmate will pay the balance, accept the partial bail and deposit it to the inmate's account prior to proceeding with self-payout
- Release the inmate immediately when he/she posts cash bail and comprehends his/her obligation to appear in court on the appointed day and time
- (There may be circumstances that will justify delaying the release after acceptance of bail of an intoxicated inmate)
- For bail releases based on the current Bail Schedule, the releasing officer shall set the date of court appearance in accordance with the standard schedule of appearance
If intoxicated, the inmate shall still be admitted to bail immediately when personally posting cash bail; however, the inmates actual release time would be dependent upon his/her conduct and ability to clearly comprehend his/her court obligation. If bail is posted by a responsible person and it is obvious that this person will be unable to control the inmate due to his/her belligerent attitude and disorderly conduct, the release may be delayed. Release and re-arrest is not the intent, nor shall an unwarranted delay in release be permitted.
Questionable releases shall be handled at the discretion of the watch commander.