FAQs • Cumberland County • CivicEngage

How do I post bail on a criminal case?: The Clerk of Courts Office must have the criminal case or you will have to contact the Magisterial District Judge that set the bail. The Clerk of Courts Office only accepts Cash or Certified Bank Check. You may contact a Professional Bondsman. Percentage bails are only accepted if ordered by a Judge.

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Clerk of Courts

1. How can I find my Criminal Docket Number?: The Clerk of Courts Office has 2 public terminals for your use or at the link below to a State Run Website.
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2. Where can I pay my Costs & Fines?: You may pay your costs & fines at the Cumberland County Courthouse Costs & Fines Dept. on the 2nd floor, Mon.-Fri., between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, mail your payment, or you may pay online with a credit card at the link below. However, online payments are limited to a maximum of $1,000 and are subject to a flat $2.75 convenience fee per payment. Any number of such payments are permitted. The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover Cards.
Cost & Fines Page

3. How do I post bail on a criminal case?: The Clerk of Courts Office must have the criminal case or you will have to contact the Magisterial District Judge that set the bail. The Clerk of Courts Office only accepts Cash or Certified Bank Check. You may contact a Professional Bondsman. Percentage bails are only accepted if ordered by a Judge.

4. How are cost, fines and restitution determined?: Costs are mandated by law or local rule. Some fines are mandated by law, while others are determined by the Court. Restitution is determined based on the amount of damage incurred.