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Bail in Escambia County is a court decision, never a jail decision. The 21st Judicial Circuit sets felony bail in Brewton, 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.

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Escambia County Courts — At A Glance

Circuit
21st Judicial — Escambia & Conecuh Counties
Felony bail
Circuit Court, at arraignment (~72 hrs)
Misdemeanor bail
District Court schedule — often same day
Municipal courts
Atmore · Brewton · East Brewton · Flomaton
Federal
S.D. Alabama, Mobile · 15% premium
Premium
10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311

Table Of Contents

Every court that can set bail in Escambia County — which one handles your case, how fast bail is set, what a bond costs, and where it gets posted.

How Escambia County Courts Work

Who sets bail and when

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Court Levels Explained

Circuit, District, municipal, federal

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All Escambia County Courts

Circuit and District Court pages

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Courts That Set Bail

Judges, addresses, phone numbers

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Arrest To Release

Step-by-step timeline

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Who Qualifies For Bail

Schedules, holds, Aniah's Law

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What A Bond Costs

10% premium by bail range

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Why Families Call M&J

Licensed, local, 24/7

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Charges We Handle

DUI, DV, drugs, felonies

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Our Reviews

What families say

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Escambia County Court FAQs

Bail timing and court dates

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Counties We Serve

Where M&J writes bonds

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Related Pages

Jail, cities, charges

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Bail Is A Court Decision

How Bail Works In
Escambia County Courts

The Escambia County Jail holds defendants; it never sets bail. That decision belongs to the courts. Misdemeanors are handled by the Escambia County District Court under Judge Hon. J. Eric Coale, which applies the county bail schedule after booking — often producing same-day release.

Felonies go to the Escambia County Circuit Court, part of the 21st Judicial Circuit covering Escambia and Conecuh Counties, where Judge Hon. J. David Jordan and Judge Hon. Jeff White 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 Atmore, Brewton, East Brewton, and Flomaton. Federal cases from the I-65 and US-29 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 escambia.alacourt.gov and alacourt.gov.

Not sure which Escambia 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 Escambia County case. Which one you are dealing with determines how fast bail is set.

Who Sets Bail

Circuit Court Felonies

21st Judicial Circuit in Brewton. Judges Hon. J. David Jordan (251) 867-0281 and Hon. Jeff White (251) 867-0253 set felony bail at arraignment and hear Aniah's Law motions.

District Court Misdemeanors

Judge Hon. J. Eric Coale (251) 867-0252. Applies the county bail schedule to misdemeanors and holds felony preliminary hearings before cases move to the grand jury.

Municipal Courts City Ordinances

Atmore, Brewton, East Brewton, and Flomaton 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 Escambia County Jail, 316 Court Street, Brewton, 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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Escambia County Court System

Courts That Set Bail For Escambia County Jail

The jail does not set bail — the courts do. The 21st Judicial Circuit covers Escambia and Conecuh Counties, and every state criminal case from every city in Escambia County is heard in Brewton.

Escambia County Circuit Court — 21st Judicial Circuit

Felonies
Covers
Escambia County and Conecuh County
Circuit Judge
Hon. J. David Jordan — PO Box 982, Brewton, AL 36427 · (251) 867-0281
Circuit Judge
Hon. Jeff White — PO Box 324, Brewton, AL 36427 · (251) 867-0253
Circuit Clerk
John Robert Fountain — PO Box 856, Brewton, AL 36427 · (251) 867-0225
Website
escambia.alacourt.gov
Bail
Set at arraignment; Aniah Hearings held here

Escambia County District Court

Misdemeanors
District Judge
Hon. J. Eric Coale — PO Box 229, Brewton, AL 36427 · (251) 867-0252
Handles
All misdemeanor cases and felony preliminary hearings
Website
escambia.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 Escambia County — I-65 and US-29 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

Escambia County court information is published by the 21st Judicial Circuit at escambia.alacourt.gov, with statewide case and court-date lookups at alacourt.gov. Federal cases are docketed at alsd.uscourts.gov.

Missing a 21st 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 Escambia 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 To Expect

What Does A Bail Bond Cost For An Escambia 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 Escambia County. M&J charges exactly that, and state fees are disclosed upfront.

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. I-65 and US-29 drug interdiction in Escambia 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

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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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Flexible Payment Options

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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Bail Eligibility

Who Qualifies For Bail In Escambia 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

Escambia County bail schedule

Felonies — Circuit Judge

Bail set at arraignment by a 21st 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

21st Judicial Circuit — Escambia and Conecuh 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 Brewton 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.

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Why 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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Step By Step

Arrest To Release
Through The Escambia County Courts

How a case moves from booking in Brewton to release on bond.

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Step 1Arrest & Booking

The defendant is booked at the Escambia County Jail, 316 Court Street, Brewton. Atmore may hold misdemeanor defendants briefly first.

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Step 2Charge 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 3Misdemeanor Bail

The county bail schedule is applied after booking, usually within hours and without a court appearance.

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Step 4Felony Arraignment

A 21st Circuit judge sets bail, typically within 72 hours. Aniah's Law offenses require a hearing first.

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Step 5M&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 6Release & 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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Real Families. Real Results.

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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Related Charges

Charges We Handle
In Escambia 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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Be Prepared

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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Common Questions

Escambia 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.

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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Mobile County (Primary)

Mobile County Bail Bonds

Main Jail: Mobile County Metro Jail

450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603

Inmate Info: (251) 574-6412

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Baldwin County

Baldwin County Bail Bonds

Main Jail: Baldwin County Corrections Center

Serving: Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach

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Escambia County

Escambia County Bail Bonds

Main Jail: Escambia County Jail

Serving: Brewton and surrounding communities

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Clarke County

Clarke County Bail Bonds

Main Jail: Clarke County Jail

Serving: Jackson, Grove Hill, Thomasville

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All Of Alabama

Statewide Coverage

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We post DUI bail bonds across all of Alabama.

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