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Escambia County
Jails

Escambia County has one long-term detention facility — the Escambia County Jail at 316 Court Street in Brewton — plus the Atmore City Jail for short misdemeanor holds. Every county bond is posted in Brewton, and M&J delivers it in person, 24 hours a day.

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Escambia County Jails — At A Glance

Total facilities
1 county jail + 1 city jail (Atmore)
Primary detention
Escambia County Jail, Brewton
Address
316 Court Street, Brewton, AL 36426
Phones
(251) 809-0741 · (251) 867-0304
Capacity
153 beds · established 1965
Premium
10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311

Table Of Contents

Every jail in Escambia County — where a defendant is held first, when they transfer to Brewton, and where the bond is actually posted.

How Escambia County Jails Work

City holding vs. the county jail

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Primary Facility

Escambia County Jail, Brewton

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All Jail Facilities

County jail + Atmore City Jail

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Courts That Set Bail

21st Circuit, District, federal

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Booking & Bail Process

Arrest to release

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How Bail Works

Who sets bail and how

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What A Bail 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 Jail FAQs

Booking, bail, and release

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Counties We Serve

Where M&J writes bonds

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Related Pages

Courts, cities, charges

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One County Jail, One City Jail

All Roads Lead To The
Escambia County Jail

Escambia County has a single long-term detention facility: the Escambia County Jail, 316 Court Street, Brewton, AL 36426 — 153 beds, established 1965, operated by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Heath Jackson. Only Atmore runs a separate city jail, at 201 East Louisville Avenue, and it is used for short misdemeanor holds.

Brewton, East Brewton, and Flomaton police departments process arrests locally and then transport defendants to Brewton. Arrests in Riverview, Pollard, and the unincorporated county go straight to the county jail. Wherever booking starts, the bond is posted at 316 Court Street — call (833) MNJ-BAIL immediately after any Escambia County arrest.

Custody records are published by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office — escambiacountysheriffal.org, including a Current Inmates roster and a 48-hour released list. Court dates are published at alacourt.gov.

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Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name and date of birth. We check the county jail and the Atmore City Jail at no charge — even if you never hire us.

Primary Facility — Escambia County Jail

Every extended detention, inmate service, and bail posting in Escambia County happens at the county jail in Brewton. The Atmore City Jail does not handle county bonds.

Where Bail Is Posted

Address & Phones

316 Court Street, Brewton, AL 36426. Sheriff's main line (251) 809-0741 (24/7), jail direct (251) 867-0304, tip line (251) 809-2154. Inmate roster: escambiacountysheriffal.org.

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 Escambia County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Heath Jackson. Jail staff do not set bail — that is a court decision through the 21st Judicial Circuit.

Inmate Search, Mail & Money

Current Inmates roster and 48-hour released list at escambiacountysheriffal.org. Personal mail: [Inmate Full Name & Inmate ID#], Escambia County Jail, 316 Court Street, Brewton, AL 36426. Confirm commissary and visitation at (251) 809-0741.

Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama bail bond premium law

The Atmore City Jail 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 316 Court 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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Every Facility In The County

All Escambia County Jail Facilities

The county jail holds every defendant long-term. The Atmore City Jail processes local misdemeanor arrests before transfer.

All roads lead to 316 Court Street, Brewton. City facilities are short-term holding only. After initial processing, defendants transfer to the Escambia County Jail, where bail is set and posted. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL immediately after any Escambia County arrest.

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 At An Escambia 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 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

How Bail Works Across Escambia County Jails

No jail in Escambia County sets bail. The county bail schedule covers most misdemeanors, a 21st 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 Escambia County Jail
  • See /alabama/misdemeanor-bail-bonds/

Authority

Escambia County bail schedule

Felonies — Circuit Judge

A 21st 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

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 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 Escambia County are arraigned in the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile, where a U.S. Magistrate sets release conditions.

  • 15% premium on federal bonds
  • I-65 and US-29 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.

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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

Booking & Bail Process
In Escambia County

From arrest at a city police department to release from the county jail in Brewton.

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Step 1Arrest

City police, an Escambia County deputy, or an Alabama state trooper makes the arrest.

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Step 2City Processing Or Direct Transport

Atmore may hold misdemeanor defendants at its city jail for a few hours up to 72 hours. Brewton, East Brewton, and Flomaton process locally and transport. Unincorporated-area arrests go straight to Brewton.

3

Step 3Booking 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 4Bail Is Set

Misdemeanor bail follows the county bail schedule with no court appearance. Felony bail is set by a 21st Circuit judge at arraignment in Brewton.

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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 deliver the bond to 316 Court Street in person, at any hour.

6

Step 6Release

Release processing typically takes 2–6 hours after the bond is posted.

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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
Across Escambia 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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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 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.

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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