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Clarke County District Court
Bail Bonds
The Clarke County District Court in Grove Hill handles every misdemeanor in the county plus felony preliminary hearings. Most misdemeanor bail comes straight off the county bail schedule after booking — which means M&J can often have someone released the same day.
Clarke County District Court — At A Glance
- Handles
- Misdemeanors · felony preliminary hearings
- Courthouse
- 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Mailing address
- PO Box 229, Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Circuit
- 1st Judicial — 4 counties
- Misdemeanor bail
- County bail schedule — often same day
- Premium
- 10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311
Table Of Contents
How misdemeanor bail works in the Clarke County District Court — the judge, the county bail schedule, what a bond costs, and how fast release happens.
About The District Court
Misdemeanors and preliminary hearings
Judge & Court Contacts
Addresses and phone numbers
Where Defendants Are Held
Clarke County Jail and hubs
All Clarke County Courts
Circuit, District, federal
Booking To Release
Step-by-step timeline
Who Qualifies For Bail
Schedules, holds, warrants
What A Bond Costs
10% premium by bail range
Why Families Call M&J
Licensed, local, 24/7
Charges We Handle
DUI, DV, theft, drugs
Our Reviews
What families say
District Court FAQs
Bail schedule, holds, court dates
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
Related Pages
Jail, Circuit Court, charges
Misdemeanor Court For Clarke County
About The
Clarke County District Court
The Clarke County District Court in Grove Hill hears every misdemeanor criminal case in the county — DUI, simple assault, theft of property in the lower degrees, drug possession, and traffic offenses — and holds the preliminary hearing in felony cases before they move to the Circuit Court and grand jury. The District Judge is the Clarke County District Judge.
Most misdemeanor bail never requires a court appearance: the county bail schedule is applied after booking, which is why misdemeanor defendants in Clarke County are frequently released the same day. The judge can still adjust an amount or attach conditions such as no-contact orders in domestic violence cases, where Alabama's 12-hour mandatory hold also applies.
Court information is published by the 1st Judicial Circuit — clarke.alacourt.gov with statewide case and court-date lookups at alacourt.gov. Defendants are held at the Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill, until the bond is posted.
Misdemeanor arrest in Clarke County today?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name and date of birth. Most misdemeanor bail is available within hours of booking and we can often have the defendant home the same day.
Judge & Court Contacts
Who to contact for an Clarke County misdemeanor case, and where the case record lives. Bonds are posted at the county jail, not at the courthouse.
Clarke County District CourtDistrict Judge District Court
114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451. Hears misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic matters, and felony preliminary hearings for Clarke County.
Clerk's Office
Circuit Clerk The Clarke County Circuit Clerk's office at 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451. The clerk's office maintains District Court filings, dockets, and court dates.
Misdemeanor Bail Schedule
Most misdemeanor bail is applied automatically after booking under the Clarke County bail schedule, so release often happens the same day without a court appearance.
Records & Court Dates
Case information is published at clarke.alacourt.gov, with statewide lookups at alacourt.gov. Municipal ordinance cases from Jackson, Thomasville, and Grove Hill are heard in their municipal courts.
Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama bail bond premium law →
Domestic Violence — 12-Hour Mandatory Hold
Alabama requires a 12-hour hold after a domestic violence arrest, even when bail is already set. We prepare the bond during the hold so release happens the moment it expires — see /alabama/domestic-violence-bail-bonds/.
Clarke County District Court · 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
District Court sets or confirms the amount; the bond is delivered to the county jail in Grove Hill, where the defendant is held.
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
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 BondsAll Clarke County CourtsCourts Hub
Circuit · District · Municipal · FederalWho sets bail and whenClarke County CourtsClarke County Bail Bonds HubCounty Guide
All 5 cities, the county jail, every courtBail costs, payment plans, and Aniah's LawClarke County Bail BondsMost misdemeanor bonds can be posted immediately. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL with a name and date of birth and we confirm the bail amount and post at 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 In The Clarke County District Court?
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 District Court
Nearly every misdemeanor in Clarke County is bondable off the county bail schedule. Holds, warrants, and detainers are the exceptions.
Misdemeanors — Same-Day Release
Bail is applied under the county bail schedule after booking, so no court appearance is needed to post a bond.
- Bail typically available within hours
- Bond posted at the Clarke County Jail
- See /alabama/misdemeanor-bail-bonds/
Authority
Clarke County bail schedule
Domestic Violence — 12-Hour Hold
Release cannot happen until the mandatory 12-hour hold expires, and no-contact conditions are common.
- Bond prepared during the hold
- Release the moment the hold expires
- See /alabama/domestic-violence-bail-bonds/
Authority
Alabama domestic violence 12-hour hold
Bench Warrants & FTA
A missed court date produces a bench warrant and possible bond forfeiture; the case has to be reset before release.
- We help arrange a walk-through surrender
- Reinstatement is easier before re-arrest
- See /alabama/failure-to-appear-bail-bonds/
Authority
Ala. R. Crim. P. 7.5 — bond forfeiture
Probation & Detainer Holds
A probation hold or a federal or immigration detainer keeps a defendant in custody even after the misdemeanor bond is posted.
- Probation revocation hearings are set separately
- Federal bonds carry a 15% premium
- See /alabama/probation-violation-bail-bonds/
Authority
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles · U.S. Marshals Service
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released same day: misdemeanors, first-offense DUI, petty theft, and simple possession arrests once booking is complete.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: domestic violence during the 12-hour hold, outstanding bench warrants, probation holds, and federal or immigration detainers.
Give us a name and date of birth and we will confirm the bail amount, any holds, and exactly 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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Booking To Release
In The Clarke County District Court
How a misdemeanor case moves from arrest to release on bond in Grove Hill.
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Step 1 — Misdemeanor Arrest
A city officer, a Clarke County deputy, or a state trooper makes the arrest. City police in Jackson, Thomasville or Grove Hill may hold the defendant briefly.
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Step 2 — Booking At The County Jail
The defendant is booked at the Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill. The booking record must exist before a bond can be written.
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Step 3 — Bail From The County Schedule
Misdemeanor bail is applied under the county bail schedule — usually within hours and without a court appearance.
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Step 4 — Holds & Conditions
Domestic violence arrests carry Alabama's 12-hour mandatory hold, and the judge may add no-contact or no-alcohol conditions.
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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 amount 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 remind the defendant of every District Court date — missing one means a bench warrant.
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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 District Court
The 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 District Court
Bail Bond FAQs
The bail schedule, mandatory holds, preliminary hearings, 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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Most misdemeanor bail is available within hours of booking
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10% state-set premium with payment plans available
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