Due to system upgrades, the Dallas County District and County Clerk’s Offices will be unable to accept eFilings after 1:30PM on Friday, May 2, 2025 until Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00AM. If you have an emergency filing, please contact our offices directly for assistance.

Fees and Payment


Handcuffs

Payments

All payments for low cost County Bond must be paid at the bond desk at Lew Sterrett Justice Center - 111 W. Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75208.

Bond Fees

If a defendant is released on Pretrial Services Bond by the Pretrial Services Office, a fee will be assessed as indicated in Section 17.42 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.  The personal bond fee is $20 or three percent of the amount of the bond, whichever is greater. 

Example Bond Amounts:

Bond AmountFee
$500$20
$750$20
$1,000$30
$1,500$45
$2,000$60
$2,500$75
$3,000$90
$5,000$150
$10,000$300

Alcohol Monitoring Fees

Defendants ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device on their vehicle and to report to Pretrial Services for verification and monitoring must pay a $10 monthly monitoring fee. The preferred payment method is online here. Alternate payment methods are in person by cash and money order.