Bail guide · Covington, LA
If someone you love was just arrested in St. Tammany Parish, here’s what to know: where they’re likely being held, how to find them, what bail costs under Louisiana law, and what happens after the bond is posted.
Quick answer
Most people arrested in St. Tammany Parish are booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail at 1200 Champagne Street in Covington — just down the street from our office at 1255 Champagne St, Suite B. People arrested by Slidell police on city charges may be held at the Slidell City Jail instead.
Not sure where your loved one is? Call us with their full name and date of birth. We’ll find their booking record, confirm the bail amount, and tell you exactly what’s needed to get them released.
Slidell City Jail: 2112 Sgt. Alfred Dr, Slidell, LA 70458 · (985) 646-4220
Find them
The quickest way is to call us at (504) 821-1111 with the person’s full name and date of birth — we check bookings around the clock. You can also search the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office online inmate lookup or call the jail directly at (985) 276-1021. A new arrest can take a few hours to appear while booking is completed.
Cost
Louisiana law (La. R.S. 22:1443) sets the bail bond premium at 12% of the bail amount or $120, whichever is greater, plus certain state-set fees. The premium is non-refundable. On a $10,000 bail, the premium is $1,200 plus fees. We offer zero-interest payment plans on approved credit, so you don’t have to pay it all at once.*
Step by step
1
After booking, a judge or bail schedule sets the bail amount. Some charges need a court hearing first.
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Give us the person’s full name, date of birth, and the jail. We confirm the bail amount and charges.
3
The co-signer signs the bond agreement and pays the premium or the first payment of a plan. Much of it can be done by phone.
4
We post the bond at the jail. Release usually takes a couple of hours or longer, depending on how busy the jail is.
FAQ
Something not covered here? Call (504) 821-1111 — free, any hour.
It depends on the jail’s own processing — paperwork, warrant checks, and how busy booking is. Release often takes a couple of hours after the bond is posted, and can take longer at busy times. We start the paperwork the moment you call.
Yes. We write bonds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. A bond can only be posted once bail has been set, which in some cases requires a hearing.
Some charges require a judge to set bail at a hearing. Call us anyway — we’ll check the status and let you know when a bond can be posted.
A valid photo ID, the person’s full name and date of birth, and a way to pay the premium or first payment. Co-signers may be asked for proof of income or residence.
No. The premium is the non-refundable fee for the bail bond company guaranteeing the full bail amount to the court. Collateral, if any was required, is returned once the case is resolved and all obligations are met.
*Payment plans and down payments are subject to credit approval. Jail addresses and phone numbers are provided for convenience; confirm current details with the facility. This guide is general information, not legal advice.