Where is the jail or detention center required to post the list of bondsmen permitted to write bail in that county?

• A. Conspicuously near all telephones used by prisoners
• B. In the lobby
• C. On the courthouse door
• D. In the sheriff's office only

Answer: (A)

The key rule is that inmates must have immediate, practical access to the names of bondsmen who are actually permitted to write bail in that county. Placing the list conspicuously near all telephones used by prisoners ensures that detainees can easily see and contact a licensed bondsman from inside the jail, which is where they most often initiate bail discussions. This setup supports transparency and compliance, and helps prevent inmates from attempting to work with unapproved or out-of-county bondsmen.

Relocating the list to a lobby, the courthouse door, or only the sheriff’s office would not be useful for someone who is currently in custody and relies on jail telephones to communicate with bondsmen.