Cash Bail Refunds
Cash bail is collected at NYC jails and by the courts. The person who pays the bail, referred to as the “Surety”, is given a receipt as proof of payment. The bail money is held by Finance until the court issues a refund order.

In most cases, the Surety does not have to do anything to receive a bail refund. The court usually sends a refund order to Finance about six weeks after the case ends. Finance automatically mails a refund check to the Surety at the address listed on the bail receipt.

The Surety should contact Finance if they do not receive an automatic bail refund by the eighth week after the case ends.

If you contact Finance about your bail refund, please have your receipt ready to provide information.

"What You Should Know Before You Pay Bail"
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Surety Change of Address Notification
It is very important to notify Finance when you change your address. This will help avoid a refund delay when the case is over.

Complete the Cash Bail Refund Change of Address Notice.  Return the completed notarized form, and include a copy of the bail receipt to the address on the notice.

Cash Bail Refund Change of Address Notice
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You may also visit the Finance Bail Unit to complete an Address Change Notice. See In-Person Inquiries for the office location and list of acceptable I.D.

Inquire About a Bail Refund
How to Get the Bail Refund
Assign (Transfer) Bail to Another Person
Lost Bail Receipt
Forfeited Bail
Abandoned Bail