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Post bail on a Eugene Municipal charge

When court is closed, Eugene Police Records takes bail for Eugene Municipal charges only.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Check that it's a municipal chargePolice Records only takes bail on Eugene Municipal charges, and only when court is closed.
  2. Pay in person or by phoneUse cash, Visa or MasterCard. Checks and other people's credit cards aren't accepted.
  3. Keep the bail receiptIt shows the court date and time and whether the person must appear.
  4. Allow 45–60 minutesRelease takes 45 minutes to an hour after the jail gets the paperwork.

Bring

  • Cash, Visa or MasterCard
Fill out the assignment of bail form if you want any refund sent to you. Refunds are unlikely.

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