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Escambia County Circuit Court
Bail Bonds

The Escambia County Circuit Court — part of the 21st Judicial Circuit covering Escambia and Conecuh Counties — sets bail on every felony charged in the county, and holds Aniah's Law hearings. M&J Bail Bonds monitors the Brewton docket and posts the bond at the county jail the moment bail is set.

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Escambia County Circuit Court — At A Glance

Circuit
21st Judicial — Escambia & Conecuh Counties
Handles
All felony criminal cases
Judge
Hon. J. David Jordan · (251) 867-0281
Judge
Hon. Jeff White · (251) 867-0253
Circuit Clerk
John Robert Fountain · (251) 867-0225
Premium
10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311

Table Of Contents

How felony bail works in the Escambia 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

21st Judicial Circuit in Brewton

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Judges, Clerk & Contacts

Addresses and phone numbers

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Where Defendants Are Held

Escambia County Jail and hubs

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All Escambia County Courts

Circuit, District, federal

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Arraignment To Release

Step-by-step timeline

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Who Qualifies For Bail

Aniah's Law and federal holds

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What A Felony 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

Felonies we bond most often

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Our Reviews

What families say

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Circuit Court FAQs

Bail, hearings, court dates

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Counties We Serve

Where M&J writes bonds

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Related Pages

Jail, District Court, charges

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Felony Court For Escambia County

About The
Escambia County Circuit Court

The 21st Judicial Circuit covers Escambia and Conecuh Counties, and the Escambia County Circuit Court sits in Brewton, 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.

Two circuit judges hear Escambia County cases: Hon. J. David Jordan and Hon. Jeff White. 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 21st Judicial Circuit — escambia.alacourt.gov with statewide lookups at alacourt.gov. Defendants remain at the Escambia County Jail, 316 Court Street in Brewton, until the bond is posted.

Waiting on a felony bail amount in Brewton?

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 Escambia County felony case, and where the paperwork is filed. Bonds themselves are posted at the county jail, not at the courthouse.

21st Judicial Circuit

Circuit Judge J. David Jordan

PO Box 982, Brewton, AL 36427 · (251) 867-0281. Hears felony criminal cases for Escambia County, including bail determinations at arraignment and Aniah's Law hearings.

Circuit Judge Jeff White

PO Box 324, Brewton, AL 36427 · (251) 867-0253. Hears felony criminal cases for Escambia County, sets bail and release conditions, and hears bond reduction motions.

Circuit Clerk

John Robert Fountain · PO Box 856, Brewton, AL 36427 · (251) 867-0225. The clerk's office maintains the criminal docket, filings, and court dates for the 21st Judicial Circuit.

Records & Court Dates

Escambia County court information is published at escambia.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 Escambia County Jail at 316 Court Street. M&J handles that step in person, 24 hours a day — families never need to drive to Brewton.

21st 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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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 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 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 The Escambia 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 21st Circuit judge.

  • Bail typically set within 72 hours of booking
  • Bond posted at the Escambia County Jail
  • See /alabama/felony-bail-bonds/

Authority

21st Judicial Circuit — Escambia 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.

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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

Arraignment To Release
In The Escambia County Circuit Court

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

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Step 1Felony Arrest & Booking

The defendant is booked at the Escambia County Jail, 316 Court Street, Brewton. No bond can be written until the booking record exists.

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Step 2Initial Appearance

The District Court handles the initial appearance and felony preliminary hearing, confirming charges and appointing counsel if needed.

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Step 3Circuit Court Arraignment

A 21st Circuit judge sets bail and release conditions, typically within 72 hours of booking.

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Step 4Aniah'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.

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Step 5M&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 6Release & Court Dates

Release processing runs 2–6 hours. We then remind the defendant of every 21st Circuit court date — missing one means a bench warrant and possible forfeiture.

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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 The Escambia County Circuit Court

The felony charges M&J bonds most often in Brewton. 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 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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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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