What Is a Felony Bail Bond?

A felony is a serious criminal charge that carries potential prison time. Courts set bail amounts much higher for felonies than for misdemeanors. A bail bond lets your loved one get out of jail and prepare their defense at home while their case moves through the courts. We pay the full bail amount to the court in exchange for a 10% fee. That fee is set by Montana law and is non-refundable.

Why You Need to Act Fast on a Felony Arrest

With a felony charge, your loved one may face a bail hearing rather than an automatic bail amount. The judge sets conditions and the amount at that hearing. Having a bail bondsman ready the moment bail is set means no extra time sitting in jail. Delays also increase the risk of transfer to Yellowstone County Detention in Billings, which makes the release process much longer.

How It Works

1

Call Us Right Now

Call (406) 792-1919 as soon as you know about the arrest. We answer 24 hours a day and will tell you exactly what to expect.

2

We Review the Bail Amount

Once bail is set by the court, we review the amount, explain the cost, and begin the paperwork immediately.

3

We Post the Bond

We file the bond with the Stillwater County Jail and start the release process. For high bail amounts we will discuss collateral requirements clearly.

4

Your Loved One Goes Home

After the bond is posted, your family member is released. We explain all court conditions before you sign anything.

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Where They Are Being Held

Columbus Jail Locations

After an arrest in Columbus or Stillwater County, your loved one will be held at one of two locations. When the jail is full, inmates can be transferred to the Yellowstone County Detention Facility in Billings, about 45 miles away. The faster you call us, the better the chance we can post bail before any transfer happens.

Transfer Warning: Once transferred to Yellowstone County, processing takes much longer. Call Lisa's Family Bail Bonds immediately after arrest.

Columbus Police Department

Initial arrests and processing often begin here, on the first floor of Columbus City Hall, before inmates are moved to the county jail.

408 E 1st Ave N

Columbus, MT 59019

(406) 322-5326

Available 24 hours a day

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Stillwater County Sheriff

The county jail operates here. Most inmates are held at the Stillwater County Courthouse after initial processing. This is where we post bail in most cases.

Stillwater County Courthouse

400 E 3rd Ave N, Columbus, MT 59019

(406) 322-5326

Available 24 hours a day

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Columbus, MT - Police Department and Sheriff Locations

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