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Watch this video on How to Post Bond / How to Post Bail at the 4th Ave Jail, also known as Madison Street Jail, in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. David Cantor from DM Cantor goes into great detail on the correct ways of how to bail someone out of jail.
We put together this guide on how to bail someone out of the 4th Ave Jail in downtown Phoenix to help answer any possible questions. In this Bail Guide, you will find information on the following:
We must give our disclaimer “Nothing in this document constitutes legal advice.” If you have questions about a criminal legal matter, please give us a call at (602) 307-0808 or send us a confidential email.
**Note: We DO NOT have information on inmates, we are a Criminal Defense Law Firm that can and will assist you with a pending legal matter. If you have questions or want to confirm any of this information, please call the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Jail Information line at (602) 876-0322. To get inmate information from that phone number you will need their full name and date of birth.
When someone is arrested on suspicion of a crime in the Phoenix metro area or Maricopa County, they may be taken by law enforcement to the jail for booking. The defendant will arrive at the jail, a mugshot and fingerprints will be taken, and they will wait for their ‘day in court’ or until they are bailed out of jail. Depending on the day and time of day, a person arrested for DUI or other misdemeanor crime may be taken to the 4th Ave Jail. A person arrested for a felony most likely will be booked in the 4th Ave Jail.
Bail is a financial arrangement that a certain entity (a person, a bail bonds agency, etc.) will make on the defendant’s behalf to have the suspect released from jail for the exchange of money or collateral (assets, cash, other). This is arranged with the court and the bailing agent (person or agency), is then responsible for the defendant to show up to court. A bond is essentially an agreement that the full bail will be paid; some courts will accept either the full bond or a 10% down payment.
What will the 4th Avenue jail accept for payment and where can I get these forms of payment to bond someone out? Good question, if you need to get a money order, we’ve found a couple of locations close to the jail where you can get the correct money orders for the 4th Avenue Jail. What if I want to use a Bail Bondsman?
When posting bond at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, 4th Avenue Jail, they will only accept one of the following: Western Union Money Order, Postal Money Order, or cashier’s check made out to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Here are the forms of payment the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office accepts for bond and where to get them (as of 9/27/2019):
It is also important to note that if you are posting a bond for $10,000 or more, your Social Security number will be required to get the money order(s) and you will also need use it again at the jail when you post the bond. This is a mandatory requirement from the IRS.
A bail bondsman is a person or company that acts as a surety and will guarantee money or property as bail to ensure that the accused person will show up in court. Bail bond agents can usually secure a defendant’s release from jail within a few hours. It is also very important that you understand how bail bonds work in Phoenix and the State of Arizona.
In Arizona, as it is with most states, the fees paid to the bail bondsman or agency is 10% of the bail. It is important to know that these rates are non-negotiable and typically non-refundable even if the charges are thrown out. If you contact DM Cantor first, we can try to have the bail amount reduced or even argue that no bail should be required for the defendant. There are many different types of bonds offered by local bail bond companies and they vary depending on the offense or your ability to pay (GPS monitoring, Credit/Debit Card bonds, etc.). Depending on the circumstances, you may choose to work with a Bail Bond Agency.
Recommended Bondsman:
If you are choosing to use a bondsman, DM Cantor highly recommends Sanctuary Bail Bonds at (602) 224-5247 . They can do zero money down in some cases, and defer their fee out of the posted bond once the case is over. Tell them you were referred by “David Cantor’s office”.
You will need to go to the jail, here’s the address:
MCSO 4th Avenue Jail
201 S 4th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Here’s a map showing the location of the 4th Avenue Jail:
More specifically, in order to post the bond, you will need to go to the basement of the 4th Ave Jail (entrance doors are at the Northwest corner of the building, located on the Southeast corner of Madison St. and 4th Ave). Here’s a picture of the entrance you need to use (click the image for a bigger version):
Special note: If you are planning on going to the jail to post bond and you 1.) have a warrant out for your arrest, 2.) have been incarcerated in a Maricopa County Jail within the last 12 months, 3.) have ever been convicted of a Felony, or 4.) an illegal alien – don’t go! You will either be thrown in jail (outstanding warrant) or denied entry (previous violation).
As of May 20, 2014, Bonds can be posted daily at the 4th Avenue Jail between the hours:
It is important to note that if you there to post bond and arrive at 1:44PM in the afternoon, the window will close and no one will be able to post a bond until they re-open at 2:45PM. The same goes for any of the other listed times.
There is a button on the outside of the double doors (see picture above) that you will press if you are after normal business hours and let them know you are there to post a bond. They will let you in and you should go downstairs to the bonds and fines area.
As we noted before, this information is accurate as of May 20, 2014. If you want to call and verify any of this, please call the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Jail Information line at (602) 876-0322.
If the accused was taken to the 4th Ave jail then they are probably under suspicion of a fairly serious crime. It will be important to evaluate the situation and call a lawyer to see what they think of the case against the accused. It’s important to note that all defense attorneys in Arizona are not created equal.
DM Cantor has a 25 year plus history of successful criminal defense in Arizona. David Michael Cantor is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and the firm is AV® rated (highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell®. We encourage you to view our case victories section and find cases that are similar to the situation the accused is facing.
We offer free case consultations at our office in downtown Phoenix, AZ. The consultation will take about 30 minutes and a lawyer will look over the case and give you their recommendations.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with a defense lawyer, please give us a call 24 hours a day at (602) 307-0808.
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