Booking process can vary in time by jail location and available personnel. This process normally takes place after an arrest is made and the inmate is taken into custody. They will have their information taken and input into the system, along with getting their photo/fingerprints taken. They will have a background check conducted on them that will search for additional warrants and/or previous crimes. Once all the information is gathered and the booking process is complete, a bail amount will be set and the inmate will be "clear for bail" meaning, we can post the bond.