Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Saginaw County
Because Saginaw County and Michigan can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Saginaw County Jailat 989-790-5200, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, rightafter an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Saginaw County Jail or the Saginaw County Court Clerk these specific questions:
- Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
- How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
- Where do I go to pay it?
- Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
- What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
- Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Saginaw County Jail
The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.
Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.
To pay a cash bond, go to Saginaw County Jail or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.
Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Saginaw County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Saginaw County Sheriff's Office or to the Saginaw County Court.
To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.
Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Saginaw County Jail
In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond. This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.
For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750. A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid. Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.
Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Saginaw County Jail
If you are a landowner in Saginaw County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Saginaw County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen. To find if property located outside of Saginaw County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer. Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Saginaw County Jail.
Saginaw County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome orFirefox.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
Questions:
- By phone -877-998-5678
Saginaw County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Saginaw County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Saginaw County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & IB Number
Saginaw County Jail
(LIST INMATE NAME)
311 S. Harrison Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmateand what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
Saginaw County Jail uses a third party service called Express Account, affiliated with TIGGS Canteen Service to deposit money in an inmate's commissary account.
By creating an account with Express Account you can send money and purchase commissary to an inmate:
- Online 24/7
- By calling866-422-6833 24/7
- By using the Saginaw County Jail Kiosk which takes cash, debit and credit cards.
Express Account and TIGGS Canteen Service allowsfriends and family to purchase commissary items for them and having them shipped directly to the facility. Items such as snacks (healthy or non-healthy, clothes, hygeine products, etc.)
Saginaw County Jail uses a third party service called Express Account, affiliated with TIGGS Canteen Service to deposit money in an inmate's account.
By creating an account with Express Account you can send money:
- Online 24/7
- By calling866-422-6833 24/7
- By using the Saginaw County Jail Kiosk which takes cash, debit and credit cards.
Express Account also serves Saginaw County Jail inmates by allowing friends and family to purchase commissary items for them and having them shipped directly to the facility.
How to Send aSecure Email Message to an Inmate in Saginaw County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Saginaw County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Saginaw County, by creating an account.
- Select Michigan, then select Saginaw County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and couldbe used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting. Inmate Sales Apps
- This product allows Saginaw County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how toText/Email an Inmatein Saginaw County Jail check out ourSecure Messaging GuideforSaginaw County.
How Do Inmates in Saginaw County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Saginaw County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Saginaw County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnightEST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM,and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Saginaw County inmates and their families and friendsinclude: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Saginaw County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit ourInmate PhonePage.
How Do You Visit an Inmatein Saginaw County Jail?
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate at Saginaw County Jail, which is explained and outlined in detail on ourVisit InmatePage, Saginaw County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Inmate Salesutilizing the following instructions:
In order to have a successful video visit with an inmate in Saginaw County, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Saginaw County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose Saginaw County Jail and a product (either 'Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
- Call877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers andclergyvisitation in Saginaw County, can be found on ourVisit InmatePage. Saginaw County Jail Phone: 989-790-5200
