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Montgomery County Bail Bonds

When someone is arrested in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, understanding where they're being held, how bail works, and what steps come next can be overwhelming. Center City Bail Bonds helps families navigate the bail bond process, locate relevant jail and court information, and explore available release options.

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Bail Bonds in Montgomery County

Montgomery County borders Philadelphia to the northwest and includes communities such as Norristown, Pottstown, Lansdale, Abington, Lower Merion, and Upper Merion Township, home of King of Prussia.

Its criminal justice system includes the Court of Common Pleas of the 38th Judicial District in Norristown, 29 Magisterial District Courts, and Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Lower Providence Township.

If someone has been arrested here, finding out where they are being held and which court is handling the case is an important first step. Center City Bail Bonds helps families work through the bail process and discuss the assistance available.

Source: Montgomery County Courts(opens in a new tab)

  • 62

    Municipalities

  • Norristown

    County Seat

  • 38th

    Judicial District

  • MCCF

    Correctional Facility (Eagleville)

Montgomery County Jails & Detention Centers

Only verified correctional facilities are listed. A police station with a temporary holding area is not listed as a separate jail.

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Montgomery County Correctional Facility

Montgomery County's correctional facility, located in Lower Providence Township. It houses both people awaiting trial and people serving sentences.

60 Eagleville Road
Eagleville, PA 19403

610-635-7100

  • Location: the facility is in Lower Providence Township; its mailing address is in Eagleville.
  • Custody status: call the facility to confirm whether someone is currently held there. Being booked does not mean bail has been set.
  • After-hours bail: the county says cash bail can be paid at the facility after hours, on weekends and on holidays when the defendant is held there.
  • Release: release can depend on court conditions, outstanding holds or detainers, and facility processing.
  • Office hours: the county lists facility office hours as Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are not the same as bail payment or release hours.

Verified against the official county page(opens in a new tab) on 2026-10-15.

Official Resources

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Montgomery County GuideMontgomery County Jails & Detention CentersFacility GuideMontgomery County Correctional Facility GuideOfficial County ResourceMontgomery County Correctional Facility Information (official county website, opens in a new tab)Official County ResourceMontgomery County Bail Posting & Release Information (official county website, opens in a new tab)

Montgomery County Courts & Courthouses

Montgomery County is Pennsylvania's 38th Judicial District. Magisterial District Courts handle preliminary arraignments, where bail is typically set, and preliminary hearings; cases held for court move to the Court of Common Pleas in Norristown, separate from the correctional facility. Search the county's 29 district courts by number, municipality, or address.

Courthouse DirectoryMontgomery County Courthouse Directory

Magisterial District Courts

29 Courts Listed

Listing follows the county's official list effective January 5, 2026, which matches the 29 district courts on the county's Magisterial District Courts page. That January 2026 list showed Districts 38-1-07 and 38-1-25 as vacant with a senior judge assigned; current status has not been re-verified.

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Official MDJ Addresses & Jurisdictions (2026)(opens in a new tab)

Montgomery County Cities & Communities

Montgomery County is made up of 62 municipalities: 23 boroughs, 38 townships and the home-rule Municipality of Norristown. Four well-known unincorporated communities are listed separately so they are not mistaken for municipalities. Populations and ZIP areas come from the 2020 Census; ZIP areas can cross municipal lines.

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12 of 66 places displayed

  • TownshipAbingtonBail Bonds

    Population
    58,502
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Codes
    19001, 19006, 19038

    24/7 bail bond assistance for families in Abington and Montgomery County.

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  • TownshipCheltenhamBail Bonds

    Population
    37,452
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Codes
    19012, 19027, 19038

    Help understanding bail after an arrest in Cheltenham, any hour of the day.

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  • BoroughConshohockenBail Bonds

    Population
    9,261
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Code
    19428

    24/7 bail bond assistance for families in Conshohocken and Montgomery County.

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  • TownshipHorshamBail Bonds

    Population
    26,564
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Codes
    19002, 19040, 19044

    24/7 bail bond assistance for families in Horsham and Montgomery County.

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  • BoroughLansdaleBail Bonds

    Population
    18,773
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Code
    19446

    Confidential bail bond support for Lansdale residents and their families.

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  • TownshipLower MerionBail Bonds

    Population
    63,633
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Codes
    19004, 19010, 19035

    24/7 bail bond assistance for families in Lower Merion and Montgomery County.

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  • TownshipLower ProvidenceBail Bonds

    Population
    25,625
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Codes
    19403, 19426, 19460

    Home of Montgomery County Correctional Facility, which uses an Eagleville mailing address.

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  • MunicipalityNorristownBail Bonds

    Population
    35,748
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Code
    19401

    County seat and home of the Montgomery County Courthouse. Organized under home rule as the Municipality of Norristown.

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  • TownshipPlymouthBail Bonds

    Population
    18,256
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Codes
    19428, 19462

    Help understanding bail after an arrest in Plymouth, any hour of the day.

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  • BoroughPottstownBail Bonds

    Population
    23,433
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Code
    19464

    Confidential bail bond support for Pottstown residents and their families.

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  • TownshipUpper DublinBail Bonds

    Population
    26,665
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Codes
    19002, 19025, 19034

    Confidential bail bond support for Upper Dublin residents and their families.

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  • TownshipUpper MerionBail Bonds

    Population
    33,613
    2020 U.S. Census
    ZIP Codes
    19087, 19406

    24/7 bail bond assistance for families in Upper Merion and Montgomery County.

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2020 U.S. Census (Montgomery County subdivisions)(opens in a new tab)

Bail Bond Charges We Handle

Center City Bail Bonds helps families with bail matters across many types of charges heard in Montgomery County courts.

DUI Bail Bonds

Common charge types

  • General impairment DUI
  • High BAC DUI
  • Drug-related DUI
  • Repeat DUI offenses

Drug Charge Bail Bonds

Common charge types

  • Drug possession
  • Possession with intent to deliver
  • Drug distribution
  • Drug paraphernalia offenses

Felony Bail Bonds

Common charge types

  • Felony assault
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Felony theft offenses

Domestic Violence Bail Bonds

Common charge types

  • Domestic-related simple assault
  • Strangulation
  • Terroristic threats
  • Stalking

Assault Bail Bonds

Common charge types

  • Simple assault
  • Aggravated assault
  • Recklessly endangering another person
  • Terroristic threats

Theft Bail Bonds

Common charge types

  • Retail theft
  • Theft by unlawful taking
  • Receiving stolen property
  • Burglary

Probation and Parole Matters

Common situations

  • Alleged probation violations
  • Parole detainers
  • New charges during supervision
  • Missed court appearances

White Collar Crime Bail Bonds

Common charge types

  • Fraud
  • Forgery
  • Identity theft
  • Financial crimes

Sex Crime Bail Bonds

Common charge types

  • Sexual assault allegations
  • Indecent assault
  • Statutory sexual assault
  • Other qualifying sexual-offense allegations

Whether bail is available depends on the court's order, the law, and any other holds. A regular bail bond does not release someone from a probation or parole detainer. Release is never guaranteed.

How Bail Bonds Work in Montgomery County

Every case is different, but most Montgomery County bail matters follow the same general path from arrest to release.

Bail is usually set at a preliminary arraignment before a magisterial district judge, and can later be reviewed by the Court of Common Pleas. Not every defendant is eligible for bail.

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  1. Step 1: Arrest and Processing

    After an arrest, the person is processed by the arresting agency and may be taken to Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

    Gather the person's full legal name, date of birth, and the arresting agency. A booking alone does not mean bail has been set.

  2. Step 2: Bail Is Set

    At the preliminary arraignment, often handled by a magisterial district judge and sometimes by video, the charges are read and bail is typically set.

    Release may be on recognizance, nonmonetary or unsecured conditions, or monetary bail, including a percentage deposit where the court allows it.

  3. Step 3: Review Bail Options

    Review the court's order: cash posted directly with the county, an eligible surety bond arrangement, or other court-approved release conditions.

    A commercial surety bond involves a nonrefundable premium and a written agreement. Contact us to discuss whether bond assistance fits the case.

  4. Step 4: Complete Necessary Arrangements

    Direct bail is paid at the Clerk of Courts on weekdays or, after hours, at the correctional facility. A bail bond company may ask for collateral or a co-signer.

    Anyone posting bail becomes the surety and is responsible for the full amount. Understand every obligation before you sign.

  5. Step 5: Release and Court Responsibilities

    After the paperwork reaches the facility, an eligible person may be released. Timing depends on facility processing and any other holds or detainers; no release time is guaranteed.

    After release, every condition must be followed and every court date attended, or bail can be forfeited.

Posting Bail in Montgomery County

These are the county's published procedures for paying bail directly. They are not the same as the process or terms of a licensed bail bond company. Posting cash with the county deposits the full amount; a commercial surety bond means a bond company takes responsibility for the amount in exchange for a nonrefundable premium.

Where Bail Is Set

Bail is typically set at the preliminary arraignment by a magisterial district judge. The Court of Common Pleas can review or change bail on request.

Magisterial District Courts(opens in a new tab)

How Bail May Be Posted

Bail for criminal cases can be paid at the Clerk of Courts Office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. In-person bail is cash only; bring a valid photo ID and be at least 18.

Clerk of Courts: Bail(opens in a new tab)

After-Hours Bail Payments

If the defendant is held at Montgomery County Correctional Facility, the county says cash bail can be paid there after hours, on weekends and on holidays.

Clerk of Courts: Bail(opens in a new tab)

Release From Custody

Release follows once the facility processes the paperwork. Anyone posting bail for someone else becomes the surety and is responsible for the full bail amount.

Clerk of Courts: Bail(opens in a new tab)

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Montgomery County Jail Release Guide

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  1. Step 1: Locate the Person

    Call the correctional facility at 610-635-7100 to confirm the person is held there before you travel.

  2. Step 2: Confirm Bail Conditions

    Confirm the bail amount, type and conditions, and whether any hold or detainer would prevent release.

  3. Step 3: Contact Center City Bail Bonds

    Share the booking and bail details. We explain whether bond assistance is available and the terms in writing first.

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County bail information line: 610-278-3346. The county says wire transfers may take one to two business days, or longer when offices or banks are closed for a holiday. Checked against the county's bail page on 2026-10-15.

Procedures can change. Confirm current requirements with the facility or court before posting bail. Center City Bail Bonds fees and terms are explained in writing before any agreement.

About Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Montgomery County sits northwest of Philadelphia, with the Schuylkill River running through the county from Pottstown past Norristown and Conshohocken. Norristown is the county seat.

The 2020 Census counted 856,553 residents across the county's 62 municipalities. Center City Bail Bonds' office is at 1238 South Street in Philadelphia; we do not have an office in Montgomery County and are not affiliated with or endorsed by its government or courts.

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  • County seat: Norristown
  • 62 municipalities
  • 2020 population: 856,553
  • 38th Judicial District
  • 29 Magisterial District Courts

Montgomery County Bail Bonds FAQs

Answers to common questions about bail, jail, and courts in Montgomery County.

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First confirm the person is held there and that bail has been set. The county says cash bail can be paid at the Clerk of Courts on weekdays, or at the facility after hours, on weekends and on holidays when the defendant is held there. A bail bond company is a separate option. Contact Center City Bail Bonds to discuss whether bond assistance is available for the case.

The facility is in Lower Providence Township. Its address is 60 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403, and its phone number is 610-635-7100.

Start with the person's full legal name and the arresting agency, then call the correctional facility at 610-635-7100. Pennsylvania's court portal shows dockets, but a docket does not prove someone is in custody. The state prison locator covers state prisons, not the county jail.

According to the county, when the defendant is held at Montgomery County Correctional Facility, cash bail can be paid at the facility after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Call ahead to confirm current procedures.

The county lists the Clerk of Courts Office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays, and the correctional facility for after-hours cash bail. Bail questions go to 610-278-3346.

The county says cash is the only payment accepted for in-person bail, and wire transfers may take one to two business days or longer. These rules apply to bail paid directly to the county, not to bail bond company terms.

There is no guaranteed time. Release depends on the paperwork reaching the facility, facility processing, and whether there are other holds or detainers.

The court sets the bail amount. A bail bond company charges a nonrefundable premium under its written agreement. Contact us for the specific terms that apply to the case before you agree to anything.

The court can issue a bench warrant, revoke release and forfeit the bail. A surety or co-signer may become responsible for the full bail amount.

Yes, if you are at least 18 and bring a valid photo ID. The county explains that you then become the surety and are responsible for the full bail amount.

The courthouse is at 2 E. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401. It is a court building, not the jail, and many first hearings take place at local magisterial district courts instead.

No. The judicial authority decides whether release is appropriate and on what conditions. Some people may be held without bail or have holds that prevent release.

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Contact our team 24/7 to discuss the situation and the information needed to get started. Bail eligibility and conditions are determined by the appropriate judicial authority.

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