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Grove Hill, Alabama
Bail Bonds
Grove Hill is the county seat of Clarke County — home to the Clarke County Jail, the 1st Judicial Circuit Court, and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office. Every criminal case from every city in Clarke County flows through Grove Hill. M&J Bail Bonds handles Grove Hill arrests and all Clarke County bail 24/7.
Table Of Contents
Everything Grove Hill families need after an arrest — where the defendant is held, which court hears the case, what bail costs, and how fast M&J can post the bond.
Bail Bonds In Grove Hill
How the process works locally
Where Defendants Are Held
Address, phones, hold rules
Other Clarke County Cities
Every city we serve
Clarke County Courts
1st Circuit, District, federal
What Bail Costs
10% premium by bail range
Who Qualifies
Aniah's Law and federal cases
Why Grove Hill Chooses M&J
Licensed, local, 24/7
Arrest To Release
Step-by-step in Grove Hill
Our Reviews
What families say
Most Common Charges
DUI to federal charges
What We Need
Info that speeds things up
Grove Hill FAQs
Local questions answered
Counties We Serve
Alabama coverage map
Related Pages
Charges and payment options
Grove Hill, Alabama
Bail Bonds In
Grove Hill, Alabama
Grove Hill is Clarke County's governmental hub. The Clarke County Sheriff's Office operates from 114 Court Street with roughly 10 sworn deputies, 23 jail personnel, and 8 support staff under Sheriff DeWayne Smith.
The Clarke County Jail is adjacent at 149 Clark Street — 142 beds, 24/7 operation, (251) 275-8132. Every defendant arrested anywhere in Clarke County is ultimately held here, so every Clarke County bond is posted in Grove Hill.
The 1st Judicial Circuit Court and Clarke County District Court sit in the same area. Grove Hill's courthouse square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places — bounded by Cobb, Court, Jackson, and Main Streets — and the Circuit courtrooms are in that historic district. Court information: clarke.alacourt.gov.
Arrested in Grove Hill right now?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name, date of birth, and that the arrest happened in Grove Hill. We locate the booking record, confirm the bail amount, and start the paperwork immediately — day or night.
Grove Hill — Where Everything Is
Grove Hill holds the Clarke County Sheriff's Office at 114 Court Street, the Clarke County Jail at 149 Clark Street, and the 1st Judicial Circuit and District courtrooms. Sheriff DeWayne Smith. Jail (251) 275-8132 · Sheriff's Office (251) 275-4254.
County Seat · Jail, Sheriff & CourtsClarke County Sheriff's Office
114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 · (251) 275-4254. Sheriff DeWayne Smith. Roughly 10 sworn deputies, 23 jail personnel, and 8 support staff cover 1,253 square miles and more than 700 miles of rural dirt roads.
Clarke County Jail (Adjacent)
149 Clark Street (PO Box 913), Grove Hill, AL 36451 · (251) 275-8132. 142 beds, 24/7 operation. Visitation confirmation line: (251) 275-3773. Inmate roster and facility details: clarkecountyal.com/county_jail.htm.
Courts — Same Area
The 1st Judicial Circuit Court and Clarke County District Court hear every Clarke County felony and misdemeanor case in Grove Hill. Court information and dates: clarke.alacourt.gov and alacourt.gov.
Courthouse Square Historic District
Grove Hill's courthouse square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, bounded by Cobb, Court, Jackson, and Main Streets. The 1st Judicial Circuit courtrooms sit inside this historic district.
Clarke County Sheriff's Office — clarkecountyal.com →
Every Clarke County Bond Is Posted Here
Whether the arrest happened in Jackson, Thomasville, Coffeeville, Fulton, or an unincorporated area, the defendant ends up at the Clarke County Jail in Grove Hill and the bond is posted here. Call M&J at (833) MNJ-BAIL and we handle the whole thing — you do not need to drive to Grove Hill.
County Seat · Jail, Sheriff & Courts · 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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Other Clarke County City Pages
M&J Bail Bonds serves all 5 Clarke County municipalities and every unincorporated area. Open the city where the arrest happened.
Jackson
Largest city · "The Pine City" · Tombigbee RiverClarke County Jail · 1st Judicial CircuitJackson Bail BondsThomasville
Second largest · "City of Roses" · paper millsClarke County Jail · 1st Judicial CircuitThomasville Bail BondsCoffeeville
Alabama River community · CCSO jurisdictionClarke County Jail · 1st Judicial CircuitCoffeeville Bail BondsFulton
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Clarke County Courts — 1st Judicial Circuit
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, the county seat.
Clarke County Circuit Court (1st Judicial Circuit)
Felonies- Handles
- All felony criminal cases arising in Clarke County
- Circuit coverage
- 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 District and Circuit Court
- 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 criminal 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
- Alabama River and Tombigbee River corridor enforcement can create 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 information is 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
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/, /alabama/no-collateral-bail-bonds/, and /alabama/online-bail-bonds/.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost In Grove Hill, Alabama?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount — the same rate across all 5 Clarke County municipalities. M&J charges exactly that. State fees are disclosed upfront.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01Misdemeanor, ordinance, minor DUI
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 Are 15%
Clarke County borders both the Alabama River and the Tombigbee River — active waterway corridors that can generate federal jurisdiction situations including smuggling and federal drug charges. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama and carry a 15% premium instead of the 10% state rate. 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 Grove Hill?
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 Clarke 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.
- 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
Federal charges go to the U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama in Mobile. 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 arrests in Grove Hill.
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 Grove Hill, Alabama
The path is the same for every Grove Hill arrest — local processing, then bail, then release.
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Step 1 — Arrest & Transport
A Grove Hill 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 online — which is why calling early matters.
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Step 3 — Bail Is Set
Misdemeanor bail follows the Clarke County bail schedule with no court appearance. Felony bail is set by a 1st Circuit judge at arraignment in Grove Hill.
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Step 4 — M&J Posts The Bond
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL with the full name, date of birth, and city of arrest. We locate the record — including the Clarke County Jail roster after transfer — and post the moment bail is set. Release processing typically takes 2–6 hours.
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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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Most Common Charges
In Grove Hill, Alabama
The charges M&J bonds most often in Grove Hill. 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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Grove Hill, Alabama
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions Grove Hill 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.
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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Main Jail: Escambia County Jail
Serving: Brewton and surrounding communities
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Main Jail: Clarke County Jail
Serving: Jackson, Grove Hill, Thomasville
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