POSTING SECURITY [BAIL] AT NORCOR
Please read the updated information below about how to deposit money for commissary, or how to post security/bail.
Click on the links below for quick answers to your questions:
Click on these links for addresses and phone numbers to the various County Courthouses:
Hood River - Gilliam - Sherman - Wasco - Wheeler
Who Can Post Bail and When Back to Top
Any adult (18 or older), except another inmate, can post security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for an inmate held in the NORCOR jail. Security is normally called bail.
At NORCOR an inmate just booked in can post part or the entire security amount using cash in his or her possessions at the time of the arrest. Another person can post an inmates bail in the form of cash, money orders, cashier's check (not to exceed $200), or a check from local attorney's. All other forms of payment will not be accepted. Cashiers checks, money orders must be made out to the presiding court.
To find out an inmate’s security amount go to the Current Inmate Information Page on the jail web page or call 541-298-1576. Normally the amount shown is 10% of the security amount. However, for some traffic violation charges it may be the full security amount. In any case, the amount shown is what must be paid.
For an inmate with multiple criminal charges stemming from a single incident (case number), a person need only pay security for the charge that has the highest security of all the charges. For multiple charges for traffic offenses, like DUII’s, the security must be paid for each charge.
The security needed may change at any time because of changes in the charges, or a court’s actions regarding the security amount.
To post security during regular business hours go to the NORCOR Work Release door located just west of the Administration Lobby.
The work release Accounting Counter is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays.
To post security/bail after regular business hours or on weekends or holidays go to the Work Release door which is located just west of the Administration Lobby, and push the button for assistance.
To post Bail or place money on an inmate’s account:
NORCOR does not accept any credit cards, personal, two-party, traveler’s, payroll, or business checks; or other negotiable instruments or assets, such as property, for security.
NORCOR accepts cashier’s checks and money orders. In addition, you must bring a business card, letter, or official document that gives the name and local telephone number of a contact at the issuing bank. A cashier’s check may be from out of state but not out of the United States. Please make the cashier’s checks & money orders payable to the court.
You must present official picture identification (such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport) and not be under the influence to drugs or alcohol when posting security.
The jail will release the inmate as soon as possible, however the operational needs of the jail at that time and whether the inmate needs to check out of his or her housing unit and change back into civilian clothing, may cause delays in the release process. If you are the victim of the inmate you must leave the area before the inmate leaves the jail.
Return of Security (Bail) Back to Top
NORCOR does not handle, control, or refund bail/ security once it is posted. It is forwarded to the courts for processing.
The court does not refund security until all of the conditions of the release agreement are performed, all court appearances are complete, the defendant is discharged from all obligations in the case, and the case is closed.
The security is subject to forfeiture if the defendant fails to appear in court as scheduled or violates the release agreement.
The court will
retain 15% of the amount deposited as security release costs. In no
event will the amount be less than $5.00.
The Court may
order that the security deposit be applied to any fines, costs, assessments,
restitution, contribution, recoupment or other monetary
obligations that are imposed on the defendant in this or any other case.
The Court may
order that the security deposit be applied towards the defendant's child
support obligations and/or to provide security for future child support
and/or to provide security for future child support payments
If the
defendant fails to comply with the terms of the security release agreement,
the Court may order that the security deposit be forfeited to the State of
Oregon. The Court may also enter a judgment against you for the
entire amount of the security set against the defendant. This is not
limited to the amount you post.
No money will
be refunded until he proceedings in this matter are completed and the Court
enters an order releasing the funds. If the defendant is found guilty, no
money will be returned until after the sentencing. Unless the Court orders
otherwise, these funds will only be refunded to the person who made the
deposit as shown on the receipt.
The Court may be required to notify the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Attorney's Office if more than $10,000.00 is posted by any part.
Please direct all your questions regarding the return of security/ bail to the court during normal business hours.
Contact information for all local courts listed below:
Hood River County Circuit Court
309 State St., Hood River, Or. 97031
541-386-3535
Hood River Municipal Court
211 2nd St., Hood River, Or. 97031
541-387-5250
Gilliam County Circuit Court
221 S. Oregon St. P.O. Box 622 Condon Or. 97823
541-384-3572
Arlington Justice Court
500 W. 1st St., Arlington, Or. 97812
541-454-2923
Condon Justice Court
221 S. Oregon St., Condon, Or. 97823
541-384-5821
Sherman County Circuit Court
500 Court St., P.O. Box 402, Moro, Or. 97039
541-565-3650
Sherman County Justice Court
5th and Court St. P.O. Box 282, Moro, Or. 97039
541-565-3572
Wasco County Circuit Court
511 Washington St. The Dalles, Or. 97058
541-506-2700
The Dalles Municipal Court
313 Court St., The Dalles, Or. 97058
541-296-5481
Wheeler County Circuit Court
701 Adams St. P.O. Box 345, Fossil, Oregon 97830
541-763-2541
Fossil Justice Court
701 Adams St. P.O. Box 173, Fossil, Or. 97830
541-763-2047
Mitchell Justice Court
S. Nelson St. P.O. Box 142, Mitchell, Or. 97750
541-462-3600
To find out if someone is in custody or was released in the last 24 hours or to find out an inmate’s charges, go to the Current Inmate Information page or call 541-298-1576.
To find out an inmate’s release date go to Inmate Custody List or contact the inmate directly. Release dates are subject to change at any time because of the actions of the court or if work or good time credits were granted or revoked.
