About Platte County Detention Center
Platte County Detention Center is the county jail for Platte County, Wyoming, operated by the Platte County Sheriff's Office at 850 Maple St, Wheatland, WY 82201. Anyone arrested in Wheatland, Chugwater, Glendo, Guernsey and Hartville or on the highways through the county is booked here. Bail City Bail Bonds posts surety bonds at this facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| Facility | Platte County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 850 Maple St, Wheatland, WY 82201 |
| Phone | (307) 322-2331 |
| Operated by | Platte County Sheriff's Office · website |
| Bail bonds accepted | 24/7 — Bail City Bail Bonds (307) 322-2083 |
Booking and release process
After arrival, booking takes one to three hours: fingerprints, photographs, a property inventory, and a check for warrants or holds from other agencies. For many charges the jail uses a bond schedule, so bail can be posted as soon as booking is done. For others the person waits for an initial appearance in Platte County Circuit Court, usually the next business day, where the judge sets bond and conditions.
Finding someone in custody
The Sheriff's Office publishes an online inmate roster. It lists current inmates and, once booking is finished, the charges and the bond amount and type. The roster can lag arrival by a few hours.
Bond types at Platte County Detention Center
- Cash or surety: a licensed bail agent can post it. This is what Bail City does, for a premium of 10%–20% with plans as low as 1% down.
- Cash only: the full amount must be paid to the jail or court by cash, cashier's check, or money order.
- Personal recognizance (PR): released on a signature with no money posted.
- Property bond: real estate pledged through the court.
After bond is posted
Our agent delivers the bond to the jail in person. Release typically follows within one to four hours depending on how busy booking is. The defendant leaves with a court date and must appear at every hearing in Platte County Circuit Court or 8th Judicial District Court.