Posting of bond is accepted in person at the Van-Cise Simonet Detention Center 20 hours per day seven days a week, including holidays. In 2022 the Court launched an online bonding platform for individuals to post bond for themselves or someone else, and in 2024 expanded online bonding to professional bail bond agents.
ACQUIRING A PROPERTY BOND: The property must be assessed in the parish the property is located. The mortgage certificate must be from the Clerk of Court's office in the parish the property is located. You must have the original certificates from the Assessor's office and Clerk of Court.
Steps Identify which condition you want to modify. The judge may have imposed many conditions as part of your bail. Tell your lawyer to file the motion. Talk with the prosecutor. Format your motion. Insert the caption. Title your motion. Add an introduction. Provide important background facts.
The process of securing a property bond involves several steps, including: Property Valuation. The court requires an appraisal of the property to verify its value and ensure it meets the required equity threshold. Lien Placement. Legal Documentation. Court Approval. Defendant's Release.
As always, you should keep in mind that property bonds are an investment product - this means your capital is at risk and returns are not guaranteed.
Here are the basic steps: visit the county jail's website, use a third-party inmate search tool, contact the jail directly, or check online court records. Each method provides a path to find the bail amount and plan for a loved one's quick release.