Step 1 – Find Out Where the Person Is Being Held
Most people arrested in Wichita are taken to the…
Sedgwick County Detention Facility
141 W. Elm Street
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone – (316) 660-5245
Before bail can be posted, the inmate usually must complete the booking process.
Booking may include…
- Fingerprinting
- Mugshot/photos
- Recording charges
- Background checks
- Property inventory
- Housing assignment
This process can take several hours, depending on how busy the jail is.
Step 2 – Use the Sedgwick County Inmate Search
Once booking is completed, the inmate may appear in the Sedgwick County inmate search system.
The inmate search shows…
- Current custody status
- Criminal charges
- Booking information
- Bond amount
- Housing information
*If the person was arrested very recently, they may not appear immediately while processing is completed.
Step 3 – Find Out the Bail Amount
In Sedgwick County, bail may be…
- preset by a bail schedule
- set by a judge
- issued after a court appearance
Bond information may become available…
- through the inmate search
- by contacting the jail
- by calling a bail bondsman
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office states that inmates may post bond through a bail bondsman or by paying the full cash amount directly.
Step 4 – Contact a Wichita Bail Bondsman
Most families do not want to pay the full cash bail amount themselves.
Instead, they work with a licensed Wichita bail bonds company.
A bail bond allows the defendant to be released for a percentage of the total bond amount instead of paying the full amount upfront.
Kansas bail bond premiums are commonly around 10% of the total bond amount.
Example
- $10,000 bond
- Approximately $1,000 bond premium
Some companies may also offer…
- payment plans
- financing options
- collateral arrangements
Step 5 – Provide Required Information
To begin the bond process, you may need…
- inmate’s full legal name
- date of birth
- jail location
- bond amount (if available)
- your ID
- payment information
Depending on the case, a co-signer may also be required.
Step 6 – The Bond Is Posted
Once paperwork is completed…
- The bondsman posts the bond with the jail
- Jail staff begin release processing
- The inmate is prepared for release
This can happen 24 hours a day.
Step 7 – Wait for Release Processing
Even after the bond is posted, release is not always immediate.
Release timing depends on…
- jail staffing
- inmate count
- shift changes
- medical screening
- paperwork processing
In Sedgwick County, release processing may take several additional hours after the bond is posted.
Types of Bonds in Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County commonly recognizes…
- Cash Bonds
- Professional Surety Bonds
- Own Recognizance (ROR) Releases
Cash Bond
You pay the full amount directly to the court or jail.
Professional Surety Bond
A licensed bail bondsman posts the bond on behalf of the defendant.
Own Recognizance (ROR)
The defendant may be released without paying bail but must promise to appear in court.
Important Things To Know
Missing Court Can Cause Serious Problems
If the defendant misses court:
- A warrant may be issued
- The bond may be revoked
- additional charges may happen
Bail Does NOT End the Case
Bail only allows temporary release while the case continues through the court system.
The defendant must still…
- attend court
- follow release conditions
- comply with judge’s orders
Need Help Fast?
If someone you care about has been arrested in Wichita or Sedgwick County, acting quickly can help speed up the release process.
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