Inmate Bonding Procedures

Property Bond: Out of town and local property bonds are acceptable providing the Tax Assessors office of the county the property is in approves. All property bonds must be signed and sealed by the Sheriff of that county. All owners of the property listed must sign the affidavit on the bond. All bonds must be approved by the Sheriff.

Cash Bonds: Cash bonds are accepted only in extreme cases and only in the exact amount of the bond. The Jail Administrator or the Assistant Jail Administrator will determine if such cash bonds are acceptable.

Personal Bondsman: Our jail provides a list of professional bondsmen. Inmates may choose from the three approved bonding agencies. The list is posted in the booking area and the lobby. Any arrangements made concerning your bond are between you and the bondsman. No Sheriff's Office employee will suggest a bonding company. The choice is yours and yours alone. Bondsmen charge a non-refundable fee.

A $20.00 fee is charged for every bond. The fee can be paid with a money order or cashier's check made payable to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. This fee is non-refundable.