--- title: Nevada City Bail Bonds | 1 Mile from Nevada County Jail | Bail House description: "Arrested at the Nevada County Jail in Nevada City? Bail House Bail Bonds is 1 mile away on Main Street. Call 24/7: (530) 265-0535. 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We provide immediate, experienced bail bond service in Nevada City — and we're the oldest bail bond agency in the area. When every hour matters, you want someone who knows the local system. ![247-service-button](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/hs-fs/hubfs/247-service-button.webp?width=200&height=200&name=247-service-button.webp) #### 24/7 Service Our experienced, friendly bail agents are here to take your calls 24 hours a day. Why wait? Get an immediate release. #### Nevada City & Truckee Offices in the heart of Nevada City and in Truckee. We serve all of Nevada County and beyond. #### Pay From Home You don’t even have to leave your home! Complete the bail bonds process over the phone. We take all major credit cards. ## Where is your loved one being held? If someone was arrested in Nevada City, they are likely at one of these facilities: **Wayne Brown Correctional Facility (Nevada City)** 925 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959 Phone: (530) 265-1291 Open: 24 hours This is the main Nevada County detention facility. It serves Nevada City, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra, Rough and Ready, Lake Wildwood, North San Juan, and surrounding unincorporated areas. Most arrests in Nevada City proper are booked and held here. **Truckee Detention Center (Truckee Jail)** Nevada County Sheriff's Office — Truckee Substation 10879 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 Phone: (530) 550-3068 Open: 24 hours Arrests in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe area are typically booked at the Truckee Detention Center first. In some cases, individuals are transferred to the Wayne Brown facility in Nevada City. Not sure where your loved one is? Call us — we can locate them. ### Nevada County Superior Court Cases arising from Nevada City and Nevada County arrests are heard at: **Nevada County Superior Court — Nevada City** 201 Church St, Nevada City, CA 95959 Phone: (530) 265-1293 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM You do not need to wait for a court date to post bail. In most cases, bail is set immediately at booking based on the Nevada County bail schedule. We can begin the release process right away.  ![Melissa Zimmerman](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Melissa-2.webp?width=600&height=900&name=Melissa-2.webp "Melissa Zimmerman") Call Bail House: (530) 265- 0535 ![Glossary Cards Mockup](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Glossary%20Cards%20Mockup.png?width=300&height=375&name=Glossary%20Cards%20Mockup.png "Glossary Cards Mockup") ## Our Nevada City Office - 1 Mile from the Jail **Bail House Bail Bonds — Nevada City** 220 Main St, Suite 2B Nevada City, CA 95959 **(530) 265-0535** Hours: 24/7 We are on Main Street in the heart of downtown Nevada City, just one mile from the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. We handle everything by phone and DocuSign — you do not need to come in. For cash or verified check payments, our office is right downtown. [\[Call Now: (530) 265-0535\]](tel:15302650535) ## What Happens After an Arrest in Nevada City Here is what typically happens at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility after an arrest: #### Booking After arrest, the defendant is transported to the Nevada County Jail (Wayne Brown) for booking: fingerprints, photo, property log. This typically takes 2–4 hours but can run longer on weekends. #### Bail Set Most charges follow the Nevada County bail schedule and a dollar amount is assigned immediately. For serious felonies, a judge sets bail at arraignment, usually within 48 hours. #### Bond Posted Call Bail House Bail Bonds. You pay 10% of the bail amount. We handle paperwork by phone and DocuSign. We accept all major credit cards. #### Release We submit the bond directly to Wayne Brown. Release typically takes 1–3 hours after submission. Defendant must appear at all future court dates. Bail is forfeited if the defendant fails to appear. ### Common Charges We See in Nevada City - **DUI** — Highway 49 and surrounding roads generate consistent DUI enforcement. California's 10% bail bond fee applies regardless of charge. - **Domestic violence** — Carries mandatory arrest in California. Bail is typically set but a judge may impose release conditions. - **Drug charges** — Possession and sales charges are common. Bail amounts vary significantly by charge type. - **Warrant arrests** — Outstanding warrants are frequently served during traffic stops. If you suspect a warrant exists, call us before any contact with law enforcement. - **Probation violations** — In many cases a "no-bail hold" is placed until a judge reviews. We'll tell you immediately if this applies and what to expect.  ### Also Serving All of Nevada County Our Nevada City office is the hub for all of Nevada County. We also have a dedicated office in Truckee for the Lake Tahoe area. **Nevada County locations we serve:** - [Truckee Bail Bonds](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/truckee?hsLang=en) — Office at 11500 Donner Pass Road, 1/2 mile from the Truckee Detention Center - [Grass Valley](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/grass-valley?hsLang=en) — Served by our Nevada City office, 1 mile from Wayne Brown - [Penn Valley](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/penn-valley?hsLang=en) — Served by our Nevada City office - [Alta Sierra](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/alta-sierra?hsLang=en) — Served by our Nevada City office - [Rough and Ready](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/rough-and-ready?hsLang=en) — Served by our Nevada City office - [Lake Wildwood](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/penn-valley#lake-wildwood) — Served by our Nevada City office - [North San Juan](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/nevada-county#north-san-juan) — Served by our Nevada City office - [Cedar Ridge](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/grass-valley#cedar-ridge) — Served by our Nevada City office - [Tahoe City & Kings Beach](https://bailhouse.com/tahoe-city) — Served by our Truckee office For Sierra County (jail services contracted through Nevada County) visit [bailhouse.com/sierra-county](https://bailhouse.com/sierra-county). For Placer County (Auburn, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln) visit [bailhouse.com](https://bailhouse.com). ![Nevada-City-Bail-House-\_3\_](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/hubfs/Nevada-City-Bail-House-_3_.webp "Nevada-City-Bail-House-_3_") *Bail House Bail Bonds — formerly Frank Calabretta's Bail House — is the longest-established bail bond agency in Nevada County. Serving Nevada City, Grass Valley, Truckee, and all of Nevada County for over 50 years.* *Pictured: Our Nevada City office* ### Frequently Asked Questions — Nevada City Jail - #### How long does booking take at the Nevada County Jail? Typically 2–4 hours. Weekends and busy periods can push this to 6+ hours. We recommend calling us as soon as you learn of the arrest — we can begin paperwork before booking is complete. - #### What is the Nevada County bail schedule? Nevada County uses a standardized bail schedule that assigns a bail amount to each charge. For example, a misdemeanor DUI typically has a lower set amount than a felony DUI. We can tell you the expected bail amount for any charge as soon as you call. - #### Can I pay the bail bond fee by credit card? Yes. We accept all major credit cards over the phone. You do not need to come to our office. For cash or verified check payments, visit us at 220 Main St #2b in downtown Nevada City. - #### What is the Nevada County Public Defender's number? Nevada County Public Defender: 224 Main Street, Nevada City — (530) 265-1400. The public defender is appointed for defendants who cannot afford private counsel. This is separate from the bail process. - #### Do you serve Grass Valley as well as Nevada City? Yes. Grass Valley arrests go to the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility in Nevada City. Our office handles all Grass Valley bail bonds. There is no separate Grass Valley facility — it's the same jail. - #### What if my loved one is transferred from Truckee to Nevada City? Transfers between the Truckee Detention Center and Wayne Brown do happen, particularly when Truckee is at capacity. If you're not sure which facility holds your loved one, call us — we can locate them and post bail at whichever location they're at. Call (530) 265-0535. ## Speak With A Bail Agent in Nevada City We’re conveniently located on Main Street in Nevada City, just 1 mile from the Nevada County jail. We also have an office in Truckee, just 1 mile from the Truckee jail. With two locations, we can provide rapid and locally sensitive service no matter your needs. We are also available via telephone 24/7. **You don't even need to leave your house** to process a bail bond. This is especially convenient if you are cosigning a bail for someone in Nevada County but you live elsewhere. Pictured: Scotland, Bail Agent ![Scottland McCallum](https://www.nevadacitybail.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scottland-Cut-out.webp?width=331&height=350&name=Scottland-Cut-out.webp) ### What is an Indemnitor?...and Other Terms An indemnitor is also known as a cosigner, or guarantor, and is a person responsible for ensuring the defendant appears in court as required when posting bail. We’re here to explain the bail bonds process to you in full and to guide you through the process. But we know there are a lot of terms in the bail process that may be new to you. So, we created these handy Bail Terms Glossary Cards. Click the button to download the PDF file to your device instantly. You can easily view the PDF on your smartphone as a quick reference. Or, print the PDF for your convenience. 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Thank you so much Melissa for your kind words and quick response to my panic attack. With your services, my son was home within a few hours. You even called back to check on him which was simply amazing. I was completely out of my depth so I am very thankful for your services. Quick, reasonable, and effective. 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