Bail and Bonds
24/7 Bail Payment Services
Important Notice
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. When arrested, suspects are transported to the DeKalb County Jail to be booked. Once booked, they are held for the crime they allegedly committed, unless bail is authorized by the court and paid.
About Bail
Bail is a financial arrangement that allows the defendant to be released from custody while they await trial. The purpose of bail is to guarantee that the defendant appears at their scheduled court hearings.
The court determines the bail amount based on several factors, including the defendant's criminal history, the severity of the charges, and the likelihood of them fleeing before trial.
Bail Schedule
A pre-determined bail schedule is set by the judges of DeKalb County. The bail will vary depending on the level and type of crime the suspect is accused of.
Held Without Bail Until Court Appearance
The judges of DeKalb County have determined that individuals charged with the following crimes are to be held without bail until seen in court:
- Murder
- Level 1 Felony
- Level 2 Felony
- Level 3 Felony
- Level 4 Felony
- Level 5 Felony
- Any charge of Battery
*After being seen in court, the judge may or may not set a bail.
Different Types of Bail
A suspect may have different types of bail, which are set by the court:
Cash Bail
Requires the full bail amount + $5.00 Bond Fee + Service Fees
Own Recognizance Bond (OR)
This is when the judge releases an individual with their written promise to appear for their next hearing date. An OR Bond does not require any money.
Clerk Bond
Requires 10% of the required bond fee. This does not require a co-signer.
This requires 10% of the set bond + $5.00 Bond Fee + service fees (these are paid through the kiosk locations or if incarcerated, through the jail banking system).
Surety Bond
A surety bond is through a bondsman. A list of bondsmen is located in the jail lobby and is also accessible to all inmates on the jail's inmate phone system.
- 10% of the required bail fee (paid to the bondsman you choose)
- The jail required $5.00 Bond Fee + Service Fees (paid through the jail's kiosk)
How to Pay Bail
24/7 Availability
You can come to the sheriff's office lobby 24 hours a day/7 days a week to bail an individual out of jail.
Payment Through Kiosk
Bail is paid through the kiosk located in the jail lobby. You will need to set up an account in order to deposit money for bail.
An account can be created through:
www.accesscorrections.comPayment Methods
- Cash payments (fees calculated as funds are deposited)
- Credit card payments
Important: If you pay by cash and cannot pay in full, you cannot request a refund. You will need to return to the kiosk location and pay the remaining balance.
All bonds are to include an additional $5 required by Indiana Code 35-33-8-3.2(a) and (d);5-10—10-5(a).
Contact Information
Location
DeKalb County Jail
215 E. 8th Street
Auburn, IN 46706
Lobby open 24 hours a day
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the sheriff's office lobby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bail is paid through the kiosk located in the jail lobby. You must create an account at www.accesscorrections.com to deposit funds. A $5.00 bond fee plus service fees apply to all bonds.
The jail lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit card payments. Service fees are calculated as funds are deposited. If paying by cash and unable to pay in full, no refund is issued — you must return to pay the remaining balance at the kiosk.
A cash bond requires the full bail amount plus fees paid directly through the jail kiosk. A surety bond is obtained through a licensed bondsman, who typically charges 10% of the bail amount. The bondsman list is posted in the jail lobby and on inmate phones.