Norwalk Jail

Norwalk Jail is the correctional facility of Norwalk Station. It is equipped with holding cells that houses arrestees temporarily. Those who have been arrested in the City of Norwalk will be booked and await their arraignment at Norwalk Jail.

After the arraignment, the defendants will be transferred to a much larger county jail such as Men’s Central Jail, Twin Towers Correctional Facility, or Century Regional Detention Facility.

Arrestees who are allowed pretrial release by posting bail may do so after they have been booked. Booking is a standard procedure in every jail for the proper identification of the arrestee.

The arrestee’s full name including his or her alias will be recorded into the jail system. Fingerprints will be taken as well as a mug shot. These are all part of the booking process.

For smaller jails such as Norwalk Jail, the booking process may take an hour or two. But for larger county jails or heavily-populated jails, the booking process can be as long as 24 hours.

Is a collateral required all the time when obtaining a bail bond?

No. The pledging of collateral will depend on the defendant’s situation.

There are several reasons why a collateral is required. But ultimately, the reason for such is that there are a lot of factors that point to a defendant’s likelihood to flee.

If the defendant doesn’t show up in court, the bail that’s been posted by the bail bondsman will be forfeited.

A collateral will be used to cover the remaining cost of the bail that’s been taken by the court because of the defendant’s non-appearance.

If the defendant, on the other hand, fulfills all his obligations, the collateral will be returned.

However, most of the time, we don’t require collateral.

No-collateral bonds serve the same purpose, but without the need to pledge a collateral that will be required of a defendant and his co-signers when obtaining a bail bond.

In order to be eligible, the defendant must meet the following criteria:

• The defendant is accused of a minor felony case.
• The defendant is not a threat to public safety.
• The defendant is highly unlikely to flee from the jurisdiction once released.
• The defendant has a good credit history.
• The defendant has no prior criminal record.
• The defendant has a stable job or a proof of income.
• The defendant has strong “roots” or “ties” to the community.