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Clarke County Circuit Court
Bail Bonds
The Clarke County Circuit Court — part of the 1st Judicial Circuit covering Clarke and Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties — sets bail on every felony charged in the county, and holds Aniah's Law hearings. M&J Bail Bonds monitors the Grove Hill docket and posts the bond at the county jail the moment bail is set.
Clarke County Circuit Court — At A Glance
- Circuit
- 1st Judicial — Clarke & Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties
- Handles
- All felony criminal cases
- Courthouse
- 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Bail
- Felony bail set at arraignment
- Circuit Clerk
- Clarke County Circuit Clerk · clarke.alacourt.gov
- Premium
- 10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311
Table Of Contents
How felony bail works in the Clarke County Circuit Court — the judges, the arraignment timeline, Aniah's Law, what a bond costs, and how fast M&J can post it.
About The Circuit Court
1st Judicial Circuit in Grove Hill
Judges, Clerk & Contacts
Addresses and phone numbers
Where Defendants Are Held
Clarke County Jail and hubs
All Clarke County Courts
Circuit, District, federal
Arraignment To Release
Step-by-step timeline
Who Qualifies For Bail
Aniah's Law and federal holds
What A Felony Bond Costs
10% premium by bail range
Why Families Call M&J
Licensed, local, 24/7
Charges We Handle
Felonies we bond most often
Our Reviews
What families say
Circuit Court FAQs
Bail, hearings, court dates
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
Related Pages
Jail, District Court, charges
Felony Court For Clarke County
About The
Clarke County Circuit Court
The 1st Judicial Circuit covers Clarke and Choctaw, Washington, and Monroe Counties, and the Clarke County Circuit Court sits in Grove Hill, the county seat. Every felony charged in the county — from any city police department, the Sheriff's Office, or the Alabama State Troopers — is heard here.
Circuit judges of the 1st Judicial Circuit hear Clarke County felony cases at the Clarke County Courthouse, 114 Court Street in Grove Hill. Felony bail is normally set at arraignment, typically within 72 hours of booking. For the offenses listed in Aniah's Law, the judge may deny bail entirely after a hearing — so the bond cannot be written until the court rules.
Court information is published by the 1st Judicial Circuit — clarke.alacourt.gov with statewide lookups at alacourt.gov. Defendants remain at the Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street in Grove Hill, until the bond is posted.
Waiting on a felony bail amount in Grove Hill?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name and date of birth. We track the arraignment docket and post the bond the same hour bail is set — day or night.
Judges, Clerk & Court Contacts
Who to contact for an Clarke County felony case, and where the paperwork is filed. Bonds themselves are posted at the county jail, not at the courthouse.
1st Judicial CircuitCircuit Judge Circuit Courtrooms
114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451. Hears felony criminal cases for Clarke County, including bail determinations at arraignment and Aniah's Law hearings.
Circuit Judge Felony Bail
114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451. Circuit judges hear felony criminal cases for Clarke County, sets bail and release conditions, and hears bond reduction motions.
Circuit Clerk
The Clarke County Circuit Clerk's office at 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451. The clerk's office maintains the criminal docket, filings, and court dates for the 1st Judicial Circuit.
Records & Court Dates
Clarke County court information is published at clarke.alacourt.gov, with statewide case and court-date lookups at alacourt.gov. Federal cases are docketed at alsd.uscourts.gov.
Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama bail bond premium law →
Bonds Are Posted At The Jail, Not The Courthouse
The Circuit Court sets the bail amount; the bond is delivered to the Clarke County Jail at 149 Clark Street. M&J handles that step in person, 24 hours a day — families never need to drive to Grove Hill.
1st Judicial Circuit · 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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Clarke County Jail & Related Pages
A Circuit Court case does not change where the defendant sits. Everyone is held at the county jail in Grove Hill until the bond is posted.
Where 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 BondsAll Clarke County JailsJails Hub
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County bail schedule · felony preliminary hearings114 Court Street, Grove Hill · clarke.alacourt.govDistrict Court Bail BondsAll Clarke County CourtsCourts Hub
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All 5 cities, the county jail, every courtBail costs, payment plans, and Aniah's LawClarke County Bail BondsBail set today can be posted today. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL the moment the arraignment happens and we deliver the bond to 149 Clark Street in person.
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 Felony?
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 The Clarke County Circuit Court
Most felonies in Alabama are bondable. Aniah's Law created a narrow set of offenses where a judge may deny bail entirely after a hearing.
Most Felonies — Bondable
Class D through Class A felonies are normally bondable, with bail set at arraignment by a 1st Circuit judge.
- Bail typically set within 72 hours of booking
- Bond posted at the Clarke County Jail
- See /alabama/felony-bail-bonds/
Authority
1st Judicial Circuit — Clarke County
Aniah's Law Offenses
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 hearing outcome in real time
- We post the moment bail is granted
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Bond Reduction Motions
Defense counsel can ask the Circuit judge to reduce a bail amount based on ties to the community, employment, and record.
- Reductions are a court decision, never a bondsman's
- We can post at the original amount while a motion is pending
- See /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/
Authority
Ala. R. Crim. P. 7.2 — release on conditions
Federal & Immigration Detainers
A federal or ICE detainer holds a defendant even after a state bond is posted. Federal release conditions come from a U.S. Magistrate in Mobile.
- 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
Usually bondable: most Class D, C, and B felonies, drug possession, theft of property, and probation-eligible cases once the Circuit judge sets an amount.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: Aniah's Law offenses, outstanding bench warrants, probation holds, and federal or immigration detainers. Call us and we monitor the docket for you.
Give us a name and date of birth and we will tell you whether bail has been set, what it is, and what the bond will cost.
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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Arraignment To Release
In The Clarke County Circuit Court
How a felony case moves from booking in Grove Hill to release on bond.
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Step 1 — Felony Arrest & Booking
The defendant is booked at the Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill. No bond can be written until the booking record exists.
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Step 2 — Initial Appearance
The District Court handles the initial appearance and felony preliminary hearing, confirming charges and appointing counsel if needed.
3
Step 3 — Circuit Court Arraignment
A 1st Circuit judge sets bail and release conditions, typically within 72 hours of booking.
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Step 4 — Aniah's Law Hearing (If Applicable)
For murder, robbery 1st, kidnapping 1st, burglary 1st, drug trafficking, DV 1st, and arson 1st, the judge may deny bail after a hearing. Denial is not automatic.
5
Step 5 — M&J Posts The Bond
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL with the full name, date of birth, and case information. We confirm the amount from the docket and deliver the bond to the county jail in person, at any hour.
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Step 6 — Release & Court Dates
Release processing runs 2–6 hours. We then remind the defendant of every 1st Circuit court date — missing one means a bench warrant and possible forfeiture.
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What Families Say
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Real feedback from Alabama families we've helped release loved ones — sourced live from Google.
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Charges We Handle
In The Clarke County Circuit Court
The felony charges M&J bonds most often in Grove Hill. 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 Circuit Court
Bail Bond FAQs
Judges, arraignment timing, Aniah's Law, and court dates.
Still have questions? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we answer 24/7 and can look up the booking record while we talk.
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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