Address:
54 Grant Street
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Phone:
609-265-5979
Cash bails can be posted (whether they are a full bail or 10% option) plus the $50 filing fees (if required).
Cash Payments
If you are posting the cash bail, you can use cash, a US postal money order or a certified / cashiers bank check. The Burlington County Detention Center can only verify the check through the bank during business hours.
Note that if the inmate has money on his / her commissary account, then they can post bail by submitting a request.
Exact change is required when posting bail.
Credit Cards
We only accept personal credit cards for bails, NO business credit cards can be used. Credit cards that can be used are MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express, NO Debit only or EBT cards. The person posting the bail must have current valid government ID (ie Driver's license) matching the name on the credit card. Credit Cards with out a name on it (ie starter cards) will not be accepted.
Property Bail
Real Estate Bails are only conducted Mondays through Friday (excluding weekends and holidays) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Real Estate Bails are filed at the Burlington County Department of Corrections during those hours.
You must also have an additional $20,000 in your real estate's equity for the bail, and your property must be New Jersey real estate.
Bail Bonds
It is your option to hire a Bail Bond Agency to post the bail. Google Burlington County Bail Bondsman.
Does Burlington County have bail?
What are the different types of bonds in Burlington County?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Morris County?
Who can set bail in Burlington County?
When is bail set in Burlington County New Jersey?
No, New Jersey is a NO BAIL state.
Under current laws a defendant can only be held if a judge determines they are a risk to the community, likely to interfere with the investigation or fail to show for all required court dates. If the judge determines they are not a risk the defendant is released prior to trial.
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which release conditions are available to them. Professional bond companies are not permitted to operate in New Jersey.
Under the new system, if a judge decides a defendant does not pose a public safety or willful flight risk, then they will be released without being required to post any money. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states and can be considered a type of bond because a document will need to be agreed upon and signed.
A hearing is held by a judge to determine if the defendant qualifies for release.
If a defendant is not released immediately, a hearing will be scheduled within 48 hours before a judge.
Bail is what the arrested in Burlington County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial.
Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but in New Jersey, bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is what the arrested must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial.
New Jersey has mostly done away with the bail/bond system since 2017, except for cases involving unpaid motor vehicle summonses.
Defendants with a serious risk of danger or flight can be detained pending trial. Low-risk defendants will be released. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states. If released, the defendant will be issued a summons to appear to court within 21 days.
Pretrial service officers will monitor those defendants, based on the conditions of their release while the defendant is out of custody pending rial.
A judge may order a variety of conditions while the defendant is awaiting trial, such as a GPS location monitor, checking in via phone or in person with a pretrial services officer, no contact with an alleged victim, and other conditions similar to probation.
People who are arrested for serious felonies (including first- and second-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, violent robberies and burglaries, home invasions and vehicular invasions) can still be denied pretrial release.
Prosecutors must request a detention hearing and the decision whether to hold someone will be made at the judge’s discretion.
This ruling will be based on several factors including the likelihood that the defendant will flee or any public safety risk that they may present.
No, New Jersey is a NO BAIL state.
Under current laws a defendant can only be held if a judge determines they are a risk to the community, likely to interfere with the investigation or fail to show for all required court dates. If the judge determines they are not a risk the defendant is released prior to trial.
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which release conditions are available to them. Professional bond companies are not permitted to operate in New Jersey.
Under the new system, if a judge decides a defendant does not pose a public safety or willful flight risk, then they will be released without being required to post any money. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states and can be considered a type of bond because a document will need to be agreed upon and signed.
A hearing is held by a judge to determine if the defendant qualifies for release.
If a defendant is not released immediately, a hearing will be scheduled within 48 hours before a judge.
Because New Jersey does not utilize a cash bail system there is no reason to request a reduction in bail. However, those previously denied release may have their attorney petition the court for another hearing to reevaluate eligibility.
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
New Jersey does not require money down because it is a no bail state. There might be fees to pay however.
New Jersey has no bail.
There are scammers who call families of arrested asking for information to process a bond. Not only are bondspersons not permitted to call for this information for any type of arrests, but they are also particularly offensive since there are no bail bond companies permitted to operate in New Jersey.
Since Burlington County and New Jersey may periodically update their bail bond procedures, it is always a good idea to contact either Burlington County Detention Center at 609-265-5979, or the court in the appropriate jurisdiction (i.e., Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the defendant was charged, immediately after an arrest has been made.
When you contact Burlington County Detention Center or the Burlington County Court Clerk, be sure to ask the following important questions:
If the bail amount seems too high, you can seek a reduction by contacting a lawyer or the defendant's public defender, who may be able to expedite the process and secure a lower bail.
Having a criminal attorney or a bail agent manage this process will often make it more efficient and less stressful.
Option 1 - How to Post Bail with Cash for a Defendant at Burlington County Detention Center
One way to post bail is by paying the full amount in cash, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.
Depending on the crime, the bail could range from $100 to $75,000 or more.
To post a cash bond, visit Burlington County Detention Center or the court where the bail hearing took place. Visiting the jail directly can expedite the defendant’s release, as paperwork from the court must first be transferred to the jail.
Cashier’s checks and money orders should be made payable to Burlington County Detention Center, the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office, or the Burlington County Court, depending on where the defendant is being held.
Money orders can be purchased from Western Union, Moneygram, or any Post Office.
Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Burlington County Detention Center
If the full bond amount is not available, a private bond or surety bond is another option. This involves working with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the entire bail amount in exchange for a premium payment, usually 10-15% of the total bond.
For example, if bail is set at $5,000, the premium would typically cost between $500 and $750.
Bail agents may require collateral, such as a lien on a house, car, or valuable items like jewelry, to secure the bond. This collateral ensures the bail agent is compensated if the defendant fails to appear in court.
By signing an agreement with a bail agent, the signatory accepts responsibility for the full bail amount if the defendant does not show up in court.
Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Burlington County Detention Center
If you own property in Burlington County, you may be able to post a property bond to secure the defendant's release. Property located within Burlington County can be used as collateral, but all property owners must be present to sign the bond.
For questions about using property outside Burlington County, contact a local bail agent or defense attorney for guidance.
For more information, click here for details on posting bail at Burlington County Detention Center.
Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.
In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.
Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a New Jersey state licensed Bail Bond firm.
Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.
