The processing fees for personal bond and personal bond with cash deposit releases vary based on the bond amount set during magistration by the judge.
- If the bond amount is less than $1334.00, the processing fee is $20.
- If the bond amount is greater than or equal to $1334.00, the processing fee is $40.
- If there is a condition ordered by the judge to install the Ignition Interlock Device (IID), the processing fee is 3% of the bond amount, $300 maximum.
These fees are due for all personal bonds and personal bonds with cash deposit whether released via personal recognizance or through an attorney within 7 days of release. Other fees owed to Pretrial Services: With the IID condition, in addition to the processing fee, a $10 fee will be charged for each month the device is installed and monitored by Pretrial Services. Please do not send payments in advance.
How To Pay Fees
1. Pay Online
- Pay online at www.certifiedpayments.net
- Use Bureau Code 7270508
- Enter the amount paying and the reference name/PT number
- There is a 2.75% fee for service online with a minimum of $1.00
2. By Mail
- Mail money order or cashier’s check to Travis County Pretrial Services, P.O. Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767
- Make money orders or cashier’s checks payable to Travis County Pretrial Services
- Do not send cash
- We do not accept personal checks
3. In Person
- 509 W. 11th Street, Room 2.100, Criminal Justice Center (CJC) (map) or
- 411 W. 13th Street, Executive Office Building (EOB) (map)
- Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-5:30PM
- Cash, money order, and credit cards are accepted at both locations if paid in person
4. Drop Box
- 509 W. 11th Street, Room 2.100, Criminal Justice Center (CJC) (map)
- Monday-Friday, 5:30PM-8:30PM
- Holidays and Weekends, 8:00AM-8:30PM
- Do not put cash in drop box
For more information please read the FAQs