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Clarke County
Jails
Clarke County has one detention facility — the 142-bed Clarke County Jail at 149 Clark Street in Grove Hill. City police in Jackson, Thomasville, and Grove Hill hold defendants briefly before transfer. Every county bond is posted in Grove Hill, and M&J delivers it in person, 24 hours a day.
Clarke County Jails — At A Glance
- Total facilities
- 1 county jail + city police holding
- Primary detention
- Clarke County Jail, Grove Hill
- Address
- 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Phones
- (251) 275-4254 · (251) 275-8132
- Capacity
- 142 beds
- Premium
- 10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311
Table Of Contents
Every jail in Clarke County — where a defendant is held first, when they transfer to Grove Hill, and where the bond is actually posted.
How Clarke County Jails Work
City holding vs. the county jail
Primary Facility
Clarke County Jail, Grove Hill
All Jail Facilities
County jail + city police holding
Courts That Set Bail
1st Circuit, District, federal
Booking & Bail Process
Arrest to release
How Bail Works
Who sets bail and how
What A Bail 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 Jail FAQs
Booking, bail, and release
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
Related Pages
Courts, cities, charges
One County Jail For The Whole County
All Roads Lead To The
Clarke County Jail
Clarke County has a single detention facility: the Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street (PO Box 913), Grove Hill, AL 36451 — 142 beds, operated by the Clarke County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff DeWayne Smith. No Clarke County city runs a long-term jail; city police holding is used for initial processing only.
Jackson, Thomasville, and Grove Hill police departments process arrests locally and then transport defendants to Grove Hill. Arrests in Coffeeville, Fulton, and the unincorporated county go straight to the county jail. Wherever booking starts, the bond is posted at 149 Clark Street — call (833) MNJ-BAIL immediately after any Clarke County arrest.
Custody records are published by the Clarke County Sheriff's Office — clarkecountyal.com, including a Current Inmates roster and a 48-hour released list. Court dates are published at alacourt.gov.
Not sure which Clarke County jail holds them?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name and date of birth. We check the county jail roster and any city police hold at no charge — even if you never hire us.
Primary Facility — Clarke County Jail
Every extended detention, inmate service, and bail posting in Clarke County happens at the county jail in Grove Hill. City police holding does not handle county bonds.
Where Bail Is PostedAddress & Phones
149 Clark Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451. Sheriff's main line (251) 275-4254 (24/7), jail direct (251) 275-8132, tip line (251) 809-2154. Inmate roster: clarkecountyal.com.
Hours & Capacity
Booking and release operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 153-bed capacity. The administrative office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Operated By
The Clarke County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff DeWayne Smith. Jail staff do not set bail — that is a court decision through the 1st Judicial Circuit.
Inmate Search, Mail & Money
Current Inmates roster and 48-hour released list at clarkecountyal.com. Personal mail: [Inmate Full Name & Inmate ID#], Clarke County Jail, 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451. Confirm commissary and visitation at (251) 275-4254.
Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama bail bond premium law →
City Police Holding Does Not Accept County Bonds
If a defendant is still in city holding, the county bond cannot be posted yet. We track the transfer and post at 149 Clark Street the moment the booking record and bail amount exist.
Where Bail Is Posted · 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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All Clarke County Jail Facilities
The county jail holds every defendant. City police departments process local arrests before transfer to Grove Hill.
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 BondsJackson Police DepartmentCity Holding
118 College Avenue · Jackson, AL 36545 · (251) 246-4484Processing only — every defendant transfers to Grove HillJackson Bail BondsThomasville Police DepartmentArea Code 334
Thomasville, AL 36784 · City Hall (334) 636-1542Processing only — transport to the Clarke County JailThomasville Bail BondsGrove Hill — County Seat
Sheriff's Office 114 Court Street · (251) 275-4254Defendants booked at the county jail on Clark StreetGrove Hill Bail BondsCoffeeville & Fulton — No City JailCCSO Jurisdiction
Clarke County Sheriff's Office jurisdictionDirect to the county jail — no city holding stopCoffeeville Bail BondsAll roads lead to 149 Clark Street, Grove Hill. City facilities are short-term holding only. After initial processing, defendants transfer to the Clarke County Jail, where bail is set and posted. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL immediately after any Clarke County arrest.
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 At An Clarke County Jail?
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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How Bail Works Across Clarke County Jails
No jail in Clarke County sets bail. The county bail schedule covers most misdemeanors, a 1st Circuit judge sets felony bail, and certain serious charges require an Aniah Hearing.
Misdemeanors — County Schedule
Set automatically after booking. No judge appearance required and release is often same-day.
- Bail available within hours
- Bond posted at the Clarke County Jail
- See /alabama/misdemeanor-bail-bonds/
Authority
Clarke County bail schedule
Felonies — Circuit Judge
A 1st Circuit judge sets bail at arraignment, typically within 72 hours of booking.
- District Court holds the preliminary hearing
- Class D through Class A felonies are 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 all result in bail being denied after a hearing.
- The judge decides — denial is not automatic
- We monitor the docket in real time
- We post the moment bail is granted
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Federal Holds — 15% Premium
Federal cases from Clarke County are arraigned in the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile, where a U.S. Magistrate sets release conditions.
- 15% premium on federal bonds
- US-43 and AL-69 interdiction drives federal cases
- See /alabama/federal-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 facility, which court, and what the bail is.
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 & Bail Process
In Clarke County
From arrest at a city police department to release from the county jail in Grove Hill.
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Step 1 — Arrest
City police, a Clarke County deputy, or an Alabama state trooper makes the arrest.
2
Step 2 — City Processing Or Direct Transport
Jackson, Thomasville, and Grove Hill police may hold a defendant for a few hours of processing before transport. Coffeeville, Fulton, and unincorporated-area arrests go straight to Grove Hill.
3
Step 3 — Booking At The County Jail
ID confirmation, health screening, property inventory, fingerprints, and photograph. The booking record must exist before a bond can be written.
4
Step 4 — Bail Is Set
Misdemeanor bail follows the county bail schedule with no court appearance. Felony bail is set by a 1st Circuit judge at arraignment in Grove Hill.
5
Step 5 — M&J Posts The Bond
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL with the full name, date of birth, and city of arrest. We deliver the bond to 316 Court Street in person, at any hour.
6
Step 6 — Release
Release processing typically takes 2–6 hours after the bond is posted.
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What Families Say
About M&J Bail Bonds
Real feedback from Alabama families we've helped release loved ones — sourced live from Google.
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Charges We Handle
Across Clarke County
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 Jail
Bail Bond FAQs
Where defendants are held, when bail is set, and how fast release happens.
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
Courts & County Guides
Which court sets bail, 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 BondsClarke 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 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 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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