No. All services provided through the Douglas County pretrial release program are at no cost to the defendant, including electronic monitoring.

Yes. As long as it is permitted by the courts, a program participant can maintain full employment.

No, however, judges have discretion to order a cash or surety bond be posted as a condition of any pretrial release.

Yes. Douglas County offers a house arrest and electronic monitoring program. The program provides electronic monitoring at no cost to Douglas County residents, or as approved by the court. For more information on the house arrest program or to set up services, contact House Arrest at (785) 838-2478.

Bond and pretrial release are at the discretion of the Court.  There are many reasons as to why a judge may choose to require that a cash or surety bond be posted for release.  Since each case is unique, it is best to contact the defense counsel handling the case for more information.

Once charges have been filed by the District Attorney, defendants appear in court so a judge can determine whether the person needs to stay in jail, be released on bond or be placed on pretrial release supervision. These court appearances are held at 3 p.m. weekdays with the exception of federal holidays. Release options: Own Recognizance Bond – released without posting money and by signing a promise to appear.  Cash Only Bond – released by posting the entire bond amount in cash.