Posting Bail
There are several ways someone can be released prior to trial. One way is by posting bail. If a person has been charged with a crime or served a warrant that designates bail, the person can post bail. In most cases, inmates may have someone post 10% of the total bail to be released. If an individual has enough money in his/her commissary account to post bail, that person can self-bail. In some cases, however, full bail is required.
There are no bail bondsmen in Oregon.
Bail is accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bail is accepted only in the form of cash, cashiers check (made out to Clatsop County Circuit Court Clerk) or money order.