Yes, you absolutely may pay the full amount of the bail set by the court to release a detainee. This bail bond option is commonly referred to as cash bail. A cash bail is when an individual posts the full amount of the bail with the court. These are usually paid in full in the form of cash, money order, bank check, or cashier’s check.

Should you decide to pay the court in full for the bail bond in Wichita or at a court in any Kansas county, be sure to contact the county court bail clerk in order to verify the forms of payment accepted. Many Kansas courts, individual jurisdictions or different courts will have different payment options and bail payment restrictions. You will be required to verify the funds are from legal sources.