Yes, it is possible, and the process is more straightforward than most people realize.
Bail bondsmen actively market their services inside jails. Their contact information is typically posted on bulletin boards or available through facility staff, because getting people out quickly is how they make their living. An inmate who has a debit card in their property and sufficient funds can contact a bondsman directly from inside.
The bondsman will take a credit or debit card over the phone to cover their fee, which is typically ten percent of the total bail amount. Once that payment is processed, the bondsman posts the full bond with the court and the release process begins. The inmate does not need someone on the outside to make this happen if they have access to their own funds.
The practical steps are straightforward. Ask a staff member or check the bulletin board for bondsman contact information posted in the facility. Request to make a call to the bondsman of their choice. Have the debit card information ready, including the card number, expiration date, and security code, which should be accessible since personal property is inventoried and held by the facility during booking. The bondsman handles the rest.
One thing worth confirming beforehand is that the debit card has sufficient funds to cover the ten percent fee and that the card has not expired or been flagged for inactivity while sitting in property. A quick call to the bondsman first to confirm they accept debit cards and walk through the process is the right starting point.