Bail Assistance Request: Attorneys/Paralegals

NCBF provides bail assistance for those facing extended incarceration due inability to pay. We post bail in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties in Western WA State. We cannot assist with requests for bail outside of these counties. To read more about us, return to our website nwcombailfund.org. If you need bail assistance in other regions of WA state or in another state, you may be able to find a local bail fund at bit.ly/localbailfunds or at bailproject.org/our-work/#locations.

NCBF provides need-based assistance. Neither race (or perceived race), orientation, or gender affect a person's eligibility to receive assistance. Information collected is for statistical purposes and helps us tell the story of bail setting practices in western WA.

NCBF operates on limited funds, and currently has an extensive wait list. Available funds fluctuate weekly, and we cannot provide accurate estimates of our ability to pay specific requests.

All fields marked with * are required.

Current Bail Amount (numbers only, no commas or $ sign) *

Original Bail Amount if bail has been reduced or changed (numbers only, no commas or $ sign) *

Arrest Date *

Arraignment Date *

Arraignment Judge / Commissioner *

Is this the lowest possible bail? If not, please explain bail reduction possibilities.

First Name of Person Needing Bail *

Middle Name of Person Needing Bail

Last Name of Person Needing Bail *

Preferred Name, if different to their legal name

Date of Birth of Person Needing Bail *

Ideally, we can assist every person who needs bail assistance. However, given that we only have so many funds, we do prioritize those with marginalized identities given they are disproportionately impacted by the criminal legal system.

Race or perceived race *

Orientation *

Gender *

It is helpful for NCBF to be able to make contact with your client. Please provide a phone number if at all possible. If you do not have a phone number, enter "Unknown".

Phone Number of Person Needing Bail *

Email Address of Person Needing Bail

Please provide the name and contact information (both phone number and email address) for family members, friends, teachers, case-workers, religious leaders, or anyone else who is supporting this person. Please provide as many contacts as possible.

Alternate contact - Name of someone they are in regular contact with

Alternate contact - Phone number of someone they are in regular contact with

Alternate contact - What is the relationship of this contact to the person needing bail

Case Number *

Charges *

Jurisdiction *

Jail they are being held in *

Is there is an NCO in place? *

Yes No

If "Yes," do they fully understand the restrictions placed upon them and do they have somewhere else they can stay when they are released that won't violate their NCO?

Yes No

If "Yes," how do they plan on avoiding a violation of the NCO?

Does this person have a DUI? *

Yes No

If "Yes," do they fully understand the restrictions on driving and have alternate transportation plans in place, including how to get to and from work?

Will this person be required to be on EHM? *

Yes No

We've had several attempts to pay bail go un-released due to outstanding holds. Please double check and confirm they will be released when we pay.

Does this person have other outstanding warrants? If yes, what is the amount and jurisdiction for the other hold(s)? How likely is it that they are transported or held on the other hold(s)? *

While a history of FTA will not disqualify an application, we would appreciate any insight that can be given into frequent FTAs along with notes on support in place for your client’s successful outcome for attending court in the future.

Failure to Appear History *

Please explain FTA circumstances. If the previous answer is "None in the past 2 years," please write N/A. *

Our assistance is paid for with donations, and we reuse funds many times over as court cases resolve, in a pay-it-forward model. In addition to the detrimental personal effects on bailees such as more jail time and worse case outcomes, a forfeiture can affect dozens of requests moving forward. Is your client aware of this? *

When we are able to post bail, we ask you to commit to having the bail exonerated once the case is finish. This usually requires an on the record motion either verbally in court or a filed motion. We’ve noticed a significant amount of bails posted are not being returned once cases reach a disposition, resulting in longer wait lists for future requests. Do you agree to this commitment? *

Yes No

Do you have permission from your client that we pay their bail? *

Yes No

Are there risk factors to be aware of that create the conditions for extreme harm? Example risk factors include (but are not limited to): mental health, physical health (incl. pregnancy), or caretaking responsibilities.

Are there high risk factors to consider?

If social workers or jail release planners are involved in providing housing/mental health/substance use support, do we need to coordinate release? If yes, please provide their contact information.

Comments: Is there any other useful information we should have?

Your Name *

Your Email Address *

Your Phone Number *

Are you a public defender or paralegal? *

Which division or law firm are you with?

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