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Clarke County
Alabama Bail Bonds
Clarke County covers 1,253 square miles of southwest Alabama — the third largest land-based county in the state. Bordered by the Alabama River to the east and the Tombigbee River to the west, Clarke County's largest city is Jackson and its county seat is Grove Hill. M&J Bail Bonds posts bail across all 5 Clarke County municipalities 24/7. One call. Real agents. No voicemail.
Clarke County At A Glance
- Population
- 22,142 (2024 estimate)
- County Seat
- Grove Hill
- Largest City
- Jackson
- Municipalities
- 5 incorporated cities
- Primary Jail
- Clarke County Jail — 149 Clark St, Grove Hill
- Circuit
- 1st Judicial Circuit
- Bail Premium
- 10% (Ala. Code § 12-19-311)
- Available
- 24/7 · 365 days
- Call
- (833) MNJ-BAIL · (251) 421-1834
Table Of Contents
Everything Clarke County families need after an arrest — the county jail in Grove Hill, the 1st Circuit courts, every city, what bail costs, and how fast M&J can post the bond.
About Clarke County Bail Bonds
How bail works countywide
Clarke County Jail
149 Clark Street, Grove Hill
Cities We Serve
All 5 municipalities
Jails & Courts
Clarke County Jail and 1st Circuit courts
Clarke County Courts
1st Circuit, District, federal
What A Bail Bond Costs
10% premium by bail range
Who Qualifies For Bail
Aniah's Law and federal cases
Benefits Of Using M&J
Licensed, local, 24/7
Arrest To Release
Step-by-step countywide
Our Reviews
What families say
Most Common Charges
DUI to federal charges
What We Need When You Call
Info that speeds things up
Clarke County FAQs
County questions answered
Counties We Serve
Alabama coverage
Alabama Charge Pages
Every charge and payment option
Our Coverage
Alabama Counties
We Serve
M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama and posts DUI bail bonds across the state. Our primary coverage counties are listed below. Don't see your county? Call us — we serve all of Alabama.
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Clarke County Bail Bonds
Main Jail: Clarke County Jail
Serving: Jackson, Grove Hill, Thomasville
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Clarke County, Alabama
Clarke County was created on December 10, 1812 by the legislature of the Mississippi Territory — one of Alabama's oldest counties, predating statehood by seven years. It is named in honor of General John Clarke of Georgia, who later served as Governor of Georgia. County government details are published at the Clarke County official website — clarkecountyal.com.
With 1,253 square miles, Clarke County is the third largest land-based county in Alabama — yet one of the most sparsely populated, with just 22,142 residents as of 2024. More than half of the population lives in unincorporated areas.
The Alabama River forms Clarke County's eastern boundary; the Tombigbee River forms the western boundary. The county contains over 700 miles of rural dirt roads — a significant law enforcement challenge. The county's paper mill industry in and around Thomasville remains its largest economic driver.
All defendants arrested anywhere in Clarke County are ultimately held at the Clarke County Jail at 149 Clark Street in Grove Hill. The premium is fixed statewide at 10% by Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama bail premium law (also verified by FindLaw). M&J Bail Bonds posts bail at this facility 24/7.
Someone arrested in Clarke County right now?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name, date of birth, and the city of arrest. We locate the booking record, confirm the bail amount, and start the paperwork immediately — day or night.
Clarke County Jail
Every defendant arrested anywhere in Clarke County — by Jackson PD, Thomasville PD, Grove Hill PD, or Clarke County Sheriff's deputies — is ultimately held at the Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street (PO Box 913), Grove Hill, AL 36451. Sheriff DeWayne Smith. Jail (251) 275-8132 · Sheriff's Office (251) 275-4254 · visitation confirmation (251) 275-3773.
Primary Detention FacilityAddress, Capacity & Visitation
149 Clark Street, PO Box 913, Grove Hill, AL 36451. Jail: (251) 275-8132 · Sheriff's Office: (251) 275-4254 · Visitation confirmation: (251) 275-3773. Sheriff DeWayne Smith · clarkecountyal.com/county_jail.htm. Capacity: 142 beds. Inmate phone service: Global Tel Link (GTL). Visitation: Monday–Friday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM — always call (251) 275-3773 to confirm. Inmate mail: [Inmate Full Name], Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street, PO Box 913, Grove Hill, AL 36451.
Booking Process
Every defendant arrested in Clarke County — by Jackson PD, Thomasville PD, Grove Hill PD, or Clarke County Sheriff's deputies — is ultimately held at the Clarke County Jail. Booking covers ID confirmation, health screening, property inventory, fingerprinting, and photograph. Call M&J immediately after any Clarke County arrest.
Inmate Search
Check the online roster at clarkecountyal.com/county_jail.htm. Sign up for Alabama VINE for custody alerts by email or text. Or call (251) 275-8132 directly (24/7). Or call M&J Bail Bonds at (833) MNJ-BAIL — we search immediately.
Release Timeline
After M&J posts the bond, release processing typically takes 2–6 hours. Misdemeanor bail set by county schedule is often posted the same day as arrest. Felony bail requires a 1st Circuit judge — M&J monitors the docket and posts the moment bail is set.
Clarke County Jail — clarkecountyal.com/county_jail.htm →
Where Bail Is Set
Bail is set once booking at the Clarke County Jail is complete. Misdemeanor bail follows the county schedule; felony bail is set by a 1st Circuit judge at arraignment in Grove Hill. If you cannot find your loved one on the roster right after an arrest, they may still be in city processing or in transit — call us and we will tell you exactly where they are.
Primary Detention Facility · This page provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Alabama attorney regarding your specific situation.
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Cities And Communities We Serve In Clarke County
M&J Bail Bonds serves all 5 incorporated municipalities and every unincorporated community in Clarke County. Open the city where the arrest happened.
JacksonLargest City
Population: ~4,477 · ZIP 36545"The Pine City" · Tombigbee RiverPaper and timber industriesJackson Bail BondsThomasvilleSecond Largest
Population: ~3,540 · ZIP 36784"City of Roses" · paper millsSouthwest Alabama success storyThomasville Bail BondsGrove HillCounty Seat
Population: ~1,723 · ZIP 36451Clarke County Jail and courthouse are hereGrove Hill Bail BondsCoffeevilleAlabama River
Population: ~248 · ZIP 36524Small municipality · CCSO jurisdictionCoffeeville Bail BondsFultonSmallest Municipality
Population: ~213Clarke County's smallest incorporated cityFulton Bail BondsUnincorporated Clarke County: more than half of Clarke County's 22,142 residents live outside incorporated city limits — across 1,253 square miles of rural Alabama. With over 700 miles of dirt roads to patrol, the Clarke County Sheriff's Office covers a significant territory. Unincorporated area arrests go directly to the Clarke County Jail. CCSO: (251) 275-4254. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we serve every Clarke County city and unincorporated area 24/7.
Jails & Courts In Clarke County
Clarke County Jails & Courts
The county jail in Grove Hill is where every bond is posted. These are the courts that set bail, with addresses, phones, and judges.
Clarke County JailPrimary Facility
149 Clark Street · Grove Hill, AL 36451Jail (251) 275-8132 · Sheriff (251) 275-4254142 beds · Sheriff DeWayne Smith · 24/7Clarke County Jail Bail BondsAll Clarke County JailsJails Hub
The county jail plus city police holdingTransfer rules, addresses, and phonesClarke County JailsClarke County Circuit CourtFelonies · 1st Judicial
114 Court Street, Grove Hill · (251) 275-4254Felony bail, Aniah Hearings, arraignmentsCircuit Court Bail BondsClarke County District CourtMisdemeanors
114 Court Street, Grove Hill · (251) 275-4254County bail schedule · felony preliminary hearingsDistrict Court Bail BondsAll Clarke County CourtsCourts Hub
Circuit · District · Municipal · FederalWho sets bail and whenClarke County CourtsU.S. District Court — S.D. AlabamaFederal · 15%
155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile · (251) 690-2371Federal bonds carry a 15% premiumFederal Bail BondsClarke County Court System
Clarke County Courts — Where Cases Are Heard
The 1st Judicial Circuit covers Clarke, Choctaw, Washington, AND Monroe Counties. Every felony and misdemeanor criminal case from every city in Clarke County is heard in Grove Hill.
Clarke County Circuit Court — 1st Judicial Circuit
Felonies- Handles
- All felony criminal cases in Clarke County
- Circuit coverage
- The 1st Judicial Circuit covers Clarke, Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties
- Location
- Clarke County Courthouse — Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Website
- clarke.alacourt.gov · court dates at alacourt.gov
- Circuit Clerk
- Chief administrative and fiscal officer for the court system at both District and Circuit level
- Bail
- Set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment — Aniah's Law hearings held here
Clarke County District Court
Misdemeanors- Handles
- Misdemeanor criminal cases and felony preliminary hearings
- Location
- Clarke County Courthouse — Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Website
- clarke.alacourt.gov
- Bail
- County bail schedule for misdemeanors — often same-day release
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Federal · 15%- Handles
- Federal cases arising in Clarke County
- Address
- 155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- Phone
- (251) 690-2371 · alsd.uscourts.gov
- Chief Judge
- Jeffrey U. Beaverstock
- Note
- Tombigbee and Alabama River corridor enforcement activity generates federal cases
- Bonds
- Federal bonds carry a 15% premium — see /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/
License Suspensions & State Fees
License suspensions are administered by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) — view official license suspension information →. First and second offenses also carry a $100 Impaired Drivers Trust Fund fee (§ 32-5A-191.2).
Court Dates & Case Records
Clarke County court dates are published through the 1st Judicial Circuit at clarke.alacourt.gov, with statewide case and court-date lookups at alacourt.gov. Federal cases are docketed at alsd.uscourts.gov.
Missing a court date in the 1st Circuit means a bench warrant and bond forfeiture. Call us before a date is missed — it is far easier to fix in advance.
Payment Plans For Clarke County Families
Many Clarke County families do not have the full 10% premium available upfront. M&J works with families in all 5 cities and every unincorporated area on monthly installments, co-signer arrangements, and collateral including real property and vehicle titles.
Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, Zelle, and cash. The full process can be handled remotely — phone, e-sign, and pay online. See /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/, /alabama/no-collateral-bail-bonds/, and /alabama/online-bail-bonds/.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost In Clarke County, Alabama?
10% of the bail amount — Ala. Code § 12-19-311. The same rate applies across all 5 Clarke County municipalities, from Jackson to Fulton.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01Misdemeanor, minor DUI, city ordinance
Bail: $500 – $2,500
Your cost: $50 – $250
02DUI, assault, drug possession
Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
Your cost: $250 – $1,000
03DUI felony, DV felony, burglary
Bail: $10,000 – $25,000
Your cost: $1,000 – $2,500
04Robbery, drug trafficking
Bail: $25,000 – $100,000
Your cost: $2,500 – $10,000
05Violent felony, major trafficking
Bail: $100,000+
Your cost: $10,000+
River Corridor Federal Charges
Clarke County borders both the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers — active waterway corridors that can generate federal jurisdiction situations including smuggling and federal drug charges. Federal bonds carry a 15% premium and go through the U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama in Mobile. See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/.
Read the statute: Ala. Code § 12-19-311
10%State-Set Premium
Premium rate verified by FindLaw →
Alabama state administrative fees are added on top of the 10% premium under Ala. Code § 12-19-311 (verified by FindLaw at codes.findlaw.com). M&J discloses the exact total before you sign anything. Ranges are illustrative only and are not a quote or promise of bail.
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Payment Plans
For Real Families
Most families don't have the full 10% premium sitting in a checking account — and that is completely normal. M&J Bail Bonds offers flexible payment arrangements tailored to your financial situation so cost is never the reason your loved one stays in jail longer than necessary.
Payment Plans
We work with you on a payment schedule for the premium. Ask our agents about monthly payment arrangements when you call. No two situations are the same — we will find something that works for your family.
Collateral Options
Depending on the bond amount, collateral may or may not be required. Many DUI bonds — especially first and second offenses — do not require collateral at all. Ask us about your specific situation.
Multiple Payment Methods
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH / bank transfer, Zelle, and cash. Ask about which methods work best for your payment plan arrangement.
Important
The 10% premium is non-refundable under Alabama law — it is earned the moment the bond is posted, regardless of how the case resolves, even if charges are dropped. This is not M&J policy — it is Alabama state law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311). Our agents will explain this fully before you sign anything.
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Who Qualifies For Bail In Clarke County?
Most people arrested in Clarke County are bailable. Alabama's constitution guarantees bail in most cases — but Aniah's Law created an exception for certain serious offenses, and federal charges follow a separate process.
Misdemeanor Charges — Almost Always Bailable
The county bail schedule applies, so no judge is required. Bail is available within hours of booking at the Clarke County Jail and release is often same-day.
- County schedule — no court appearance needed
- Bond can be posted 24 hours a day
- See /alabama/misdemeanor-bail-bonds/
Authority
Clarke County bail schedule
Felony Charges — Usually Bailable
A 1st Circuit judge sets bail at arraignment in Grove Hill. All four classes — D through A — are typically bondable unless Aniah's Law applies.
- Bail set by a 1st Circuit judge
- Preliminary hearing in District Court confirms probable cause
- See /alabama/felony-bail-bonds/
Authority
1st Judicial Circuit — Clarke, Choctaw, Washington, Monroe Counties
Aniah's Law Charges — Bail May Be Denied
Murder, robbery 1st, kidnapping 1st, burglary 1st, drug trafficking, DV 1st, and arson 1st can all result in bail being denied at an Aniah Hearing before a 1st Circuit judge.
- Judge decides after a hearing; denial is not automatic
- We check Aniah status in real time
- We post the moment a judge grants bail
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Federal Charges — Different Process
River corridor enforcement generates federal cases. These go to the U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama, where a U.S. Magistrate sets bail and a 15% premium applies.
- U.S. Magistrate sets conditions of release
- 15% premium on federal bonds
- See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/
Authority
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released same day: misdemeanors, first-offense DUI, petty theft, and simple possession booked into the Clarke County Jail.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: Aniah's Law felonies, outstanding bench warrants, probation holds, and federal or immigration detainers. Call us and we will monitor the docket.
Not sure whether bail is available? We will pull the record and tell you in minutes.
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Benefits Of Using
M&J Bail Bonds
When someone you love is in custody for a DUI in Alabama, you need a bondsman who moves fast, communicates clearly, and never leaves you wondering. Here is what sets M&J apart.
24/7 Live Agents
We answer at 2 AM the same way we answer at 2 PM. Real people, every call, every day of the year including holidays.
10% State-Regulated Rate
Alabama law sets the premium — we charge exactly that. Nothing padded. Nothing hidden. No surprise fees after the paperwork is signed.
Fast Booking Search
Give us a name and county and we start working immediately. We often locate the booking record before you arrive.
Free House Calls
Can't come to our office? Our mobile agents come to you — home, work, or the jail itself — to complete all necessary paperwork.
Multi-State Licensed
We are licensed in Alabama, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. One number, one team, any state. No confusion about who handles what.
Federal & Immigration Bonds
We handle the full spectrum — including federal charges and immigration bonds — with the same speed and care as standard DUI proceedings.
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From Arrest To Release
In Clarke County, Alabama
Every Clarke County arrest follows the same path — local processing, transport to Grove Hill, bail, then release.
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Step 1 — Arrest & Transport
A city police officer, a Clarke County Sheriff's deputy, or an Alabama state trooper transports the defendant to the Clarke County Jail at 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill.
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Step 2 — Booking
ID confirmation, health screening, property inventory, fingerprints, and photograph. Booking records may take several hours to appear in the online system after arrest.
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Step 3 — Bail Is Set
Misdemeanor bail follows the Clarke County bail schedule — no court appearance required. Felony bail is set by a 1st Judicial Circuit judge at arraignment in Grove Hill, and Aniah's Law hearings are held in Circuit Court.
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Step 4 — Call M&J Bail Bonds Immediately
Call the moment you know about the arrest. We locate the record through the Clarke County Sheriff's Office and start the bond so nothing waits on paperwork. (833) MNJ-BAIL — 24/7.
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Real feedback from Alabama families we've helped release loved ones — sourced live from Google.
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Most Common Charges
In Clarke County, Alabama
The charges M&J bonds most often across Clarke County. Open any charge for statute citations, bail ranges, and the full bail process.
Not sure which category applies? Call us — we will look up the booking record and tell you exactly what charge was filed and what bail was set. This information is general — not legal advice.
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What We Need When You Call
Defendant's Full Legal Name
First and last. If you only have a first name, a date of birth helps us find the right record.
Date Of Birth
Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name.
City Or County Of Arrest
Tells us which jail to check first and speeds up the search.
Booking Number
Not required — but if you have it, it cuts the search time significantly.
Don't have all of this? Call us anyway. We can often locate the record with just a name and approximate location.
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Clarke County
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions Clarke County families ask us most — answered plainly.
Still have questions? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we answer 24/7 and can look up the booking record while we talk.
Ready To Get Your Loved One Home?
Don't wait. Every hour your loved one spends in the Clarke County Jail is an hour we could be working on their release. Call M&J Bail Bonds now — or fill out the form and a licensed agent will call you within 5–10 minutes.
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