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Clarke County
Courts
Bail in Clarke County is a court decision, never a jail decision. The 1st Judicial Circuit sets felony bail in Grove Hill, the District Court applies the county bail schedule to misdemeanors, municipal courts handle city ordinance cases, and federal cases go to Mobile. M&J posts the bond at the county jail the moment the amount exists.
Clarke County Courts — At A Glance
- Circuit
- 1st Judicial — Clarke & Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties
- Felony bail
- Circuit Court, at arraignment (~72 hrs)
- Misdemeanor bail
- District Court schedule — often same day
- Municipal courts
- Jackson · Thomasville · Grove Hill
- Federal
- S.D. Alabama, Mobile · 15% premium
- Premium
- 10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311
Table Of Contents
Every court that can set bail in Clarke County — which one handles your case, how fast bail is set, what a bond costs, and where it gets posted.
How Clarke County Courts Work
Who sets bail and when
Court Levels Explained
Circuit, District, municipal, federal
All Clarke County Courts
Circuit and District Court pages
Courts That Set Bail
Judges, addresses, phone numbers
Arrest To Release
Step-by-step timeline
Who Qualifies For Bail
Schedules, holds, Aniah's Law
What A Bond Costs
10% premium by bail range
Why Families Call M&J
Licensed, local, 24/7
Charges We Handle
DUI, DV, drugs, felonies
Our Reviews
What families say
Clarke County Court FAQs
Bail timing and court dates
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
Related Pages
Jail, cities, charges
Bail Is A Court Decision
How Bail Works In
Clarke County Courts
The Clarke County Jail holds defendants; it never sets bail. That decision belongs to the courts. Misdemeanors are handled by the Clarke County District Court under the Clarke County District Judge, which applies the county bail schedule after booking — often producing same-day release.
Felonies go to the Clarke County Circuit Court, part of the 1st Judicial Circuit covering Clarke and Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties, where circuit judges set bail at arraignment — typically within 72 hours of booking. Aniah's Law offenses require a hearing before bail can be granted at all.
City ordinance violations are heard in the municipal courts of Jackson, Thomasville, and Grove Hill. Federal cases from the US-43 and AL-69 corridors are arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile, where bonds carry a 15% premium. County court information is published at clarke.alacourt.gov and alacourt.gov.
Not sure which Clarke County court has the case?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name and date of birth. We identify the court, confirm whether bail has been set, and post the bond at the county jail — at any hour.
Court Levels Explained
Four different courts can touch an Clarke County case. Which one you are dealing with determines how fast bail is set.
Who Sets BailCircuit Court Felonies
1st Judicial Circuit in Grove Hill. Circuit judges set felony bail at arraignment and hear Aniah's Law motions.
District Court Misdemeanors
The Clarke County District Judge applies the county bail schedule to misdemeanors and holds felony preliminary hearings before cases move to the grand jury.
Municipal Courts City Ordinances
Jackson, Thomasville, and Grove Hill each hear city ordinance violations and minor traffic cases. Bonds on city charges are still posted through the county jail.
Federal Court 15% Premium
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama — 155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602 · (251) 690-2371. A U.S. Magistrate sets release conditions; federal bonds carry a 15% premium.
Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama bail bond premium law →
The Court Sets Bail — The Jail Holds The Defendant
No matter which court hears the case, the defendant is held at the Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill, and that is where M&J delivers the bond in person, 24 hours a day.
Who Sets Bail · 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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Open the court that has the case for judges, contacts, and how bail is set there.
Clarke County Circuit CourtFelonies · 1st Judicial
Felony bail set at arraignmentAniah's Law hearings held hereFelony bail at arraignment · Aniah's Law hearingsCircuit Court Bail BondsClarke County District CourtMisdemeanors
County bail schedule for misdemeanorsCounty bail schedule · felony preliminary hearingsOften same-day misdemeanor releaseDistrict Court Bail BondsWhere Defendants Are HeldClarke County Jail
149 Clark Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451(251) 275-4254 (24/7) · Jail direct (251) 275-8132Regardless of which court hears the case, defendants are physically held here — and that is where M&J posts the bond.Clarke County Jail Bail BondsJackson Municipal CourtCity Ordinances
Jackson Police Department · 118 College Avenue · (251) 246-4484City ordinance and minor traffic casesJackson Bail BondsThomasville & Grove Hill Municipal CourtsCity Ordinances
Thomasville City Hall (334) 636-1542 · Grove Hill (251) 275-4254City charges; county bonds still posted in Grove HillThomasville Bail BondsU.S. District Court — S.D. AlabamaFederal · 15%
155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602 · (251) 690-2371Chief Judge Hon. Jeffrey U. BeaverstockFederal Bail BondsBail is set by the court, posted at the jail. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we identify the court, confirm the amount, and deliver the bond to 149 Clark Street in Grove Hill.
Clarke County Court System
Courts That Set Bail For Clarke County Jail
The jail does not set bail — the courts do. The 1st Judicial Circuit covers Clarke and Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties, and every state criminal case from every city in Clarke County is heard in Grove Hill.
Clarke County Circuit Court — 1st Judicial Circuit
Felonies- Covers
- Clarke, Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties
- Courthouse
- Clarke County Courthouse — 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Circuit Clerk
- Clarke County Circuit Clerk — verify the current clerk and direct line at clarke.alacourt.gov
- Website
- clarke.alacourt.gov
- Bail
- Set at arraignment; Aniah Hearings held here
Clarke County District Court
Misdemeanors- Courthouse
- Clarke County Courthouse — 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Handles
- All misdemeanor cases and felony preliminary hearings
- Website
- clarke.alacourt.gov
- Bail
- Misdemeanor bail set by county schedule — often same day
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Federal · 15%- Handles
- Federal cases from Clarke County — US-43 and AL-69 corridor
- Address
- 155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- Phone
- (251) 690-2371 · alsd.uscourts.gov
- Chief Judge
- Hon. Jeffrey U. Beaverstock
- 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 information is published by 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 1st Circuit court date 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
The 10% premium is fixed by Alabama law, but M&J works with families on monthly installments, co-signer arrangements, and collateral including real property and vehicle titles.
Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, Zelle, and cash. The whole process can run remotely — phone, e-sign, pay online. See /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/ and /alabama/no-collateral-bail-bonds/.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost For An Clarke County Court Case?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount — the same rate across all of Clarke County. M&J charges exactly that, and state fees are disclosed upfront.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01Misdemeanor, minor DUI, city ordinance
Bail: $500 – $2,500
Your cost: $50 – $250
02DUI, simple assault, drug possession
Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
Your cost: $250 – $1,000
03Felony DUI, 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+
State Fees, Federal Bonds & Payment Options
Alabama state fees apply on top of the 10% premium and M&J discloses the exact total before you sign — no surprises. US-43 and AL-69 drug interdiction in Clarke County generates federal charges, and federal bonds carry a 15% premium — see /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, Zelle, and cash accepted, with payment plans available — see /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/.
Read the statute: Ala. Code § 12-19-311
10%State-Set Premium
Premium rate verified by FindLaw →
Premiums are fixed at 10% by Ala. Code § 12-19-311 (published by Justia at law.justia.com). Federal bonds carry a 15% premium. Ranges above are illustrative only and are not a quote or a 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 cases are bondable. The exceptions are Aniah's Law offenses, mandatory holds, bench warrants, and federal or immigration detainers.
Misdemeanors — County Schedule
Bail applied after booking without a court appearance, so release is often same-day.
- Bail available within hours
- District Court handles the case
- See /alabama/misdemeanor-bail-bonds/
Authority
Clarke County bail schedule
Felonies — Circuit Judge
Bail set at arraignment by a 1st Circuit judge, typically within 72 hours of booking.
- Preliminary hearing held in District Court
- Class D through Class A felonies usually bondable
- See /alabama/felony-bail-bonds/
Authority
1st Judicial Circuit — Clarke and Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties
Aniah's Law — Bail Can Be Denied
Murder, robbery 1st, kidnapping 1st, burglary 1st, drug trafficking, DV 1st, and arson 1st can result in bail being denied after a hearing.
- The judge decides — denial is not automatic
- We monitor the Grove Hill docket in real time
- We post the moment bail is granted
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Federal & Immigration Cases
Federal charges are arraigned in Mobile, where a U.S. Magistrate sets release conditions. ICE detainers hold defendants even after a state bond.
- 15% premium on federal bonds
- Southern District of Alabama, Mobile
- See /alabama/immigration-bail-bonds/
Authority
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Who Usually Qualifies
Most standard DUI defendants qualify for bail once booking is complete and bail has been set, especially when there is no serious injury allegation, no active hold, and a responsible cosigner is available.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Bail can be delayed, increased, or denied when there is a judge's hold, an active warrant, a prior failure to appear, a serious-injury allegation, or no approved cosigner or collateral for a high-risk bond. Call us and we will tell you what is actually on the booking record.
Give us a name and date of birth and we will tell you which court has the case, whether bail is set, and what the bond costs.
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL Start ApplicationWhy M&J Bail Bonds
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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Arrest To Release
Through The Clarke County Courts
How a case moves from booking in Grove Hill to release on bond.
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Step 1 — Arrest & Booking
The defendant is booked at the Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill. City police in Jackson, Thomasville or Grove Hill may hold a defendant briefly first.
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Step 2 — Charge Level Determines The Court
Misdemeanors go to District Court; felonies go to Circuit Court; city ordinance cases go to the municipal court.
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Step 3 — Misdemeanor Bail
The county bail schedule is applied after booking, usually within hours and without a court appearance.
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Step 4 — Felony Arraignment
A 1st Circuit judge sets bail, typically within 72 hours. Aniah's Law offenses require a hearing first.
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Step 5 — M&J Posts The Bond
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL with the full name, date of birth, and city of arrest. We confirm the court and the amount, then deliver the bond to the county jail in person.
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Step 6 — Release & Court Dates
Release processing runs 2–6 hours. We track every court date so a bench warrant never comes as a surprise.
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Charges We Handle
In Clarke County Courts
The charges M&J bonds most often countywide. Open any charge for statute citations and bail ranges.
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 Court
Bail Bond FAQs
Which court sets bail, how fast, and where the bond is posted.
Still have questions? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we answer 24/7 and can look up the booking record while we talk.
Related Clarke County Pages
Jails & County Guides
Where defendants are held, and the countywide guide to Clarke County bail bonds.
Clarke County JailPrimary Facility
149 Clark Street · Grove Hill, AL 36451(251) 275-4254 · (251) 275-8132 · 24/7142 beds · Sheriff DeWayne SmithClarke County Jail Bail BondsAll Clarke County JailsJails Hub
The 142-bed county jail in Grove HillCity police holding, addresses, and transfer rulesClarke County JailsClarke County Circuit CourtFelonies · 1st Judicial
Felony bail, arraignments, Aniah Hearings114 Court Street, Grove Hill · clarke.alacourt.govCircuit Court Bail BondsClarke County District CourtMisdemeanors
County bail schedule · felony preliminary hearings114 Court Street, Grove Hill · clarke.alacourt.govDistrict Court Bail BondsClarke County Bail Bonds HubCounty Guide
All 5 cities, the county jail, every courtBail costs, payment plans, and Aniah's LawClarke County Bail BondsCities We Serve
Clarke County City Pages
Open the city where the arrest happened for local police, transport, and bail details.
Jackson
Clarke County's largest city — processed at Jackson PD, then transferred to the Clarke County Jail in Grove HillJackson Police Department · 118 College Avenue · (251) 246-4484Jackson Bail BondsThomasville
Second-largest city and the county's paper-mill hub — area code 334, not 251Thomasville Police Department · City Hall (334) 636-1542Thomasville Bail BondsGrove Hill
County seat — the jail, the Sheriff's Office, and both courtrooms are hereClarke County Sheriff's Office · 114 Court Street · (251) 275-4254Grove Hill Bail BondsCoffeeville
CCSO jurisdiction — Alabama River community, direct to the Clarke County JailClarke County Sheriff's Office · (251) 275-4254Coffeeville Bail BondsFulton
The county's smallest municipality — CCSO jurisdiction, direct to the Clarke County JailClarke County Sheriff's Office · (251) 275-4254Fulton Bail BondsUnincorporated Clarke CountyCCSO Jurisdiction
Rural Clarke County · US-43 and AL-69 corridors · Tombigbee and Alabama River communities · more than 700 miles of county dirt roadsDeputies transport directly to the Clarke County Jail · CCSO (251) 275-4254Clarke County Bail BondsOur Coverage
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