Marion County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Marion County bail and bond: one phone number for the jail, and what to do after you call it
After an arrest anywhere in Marion County, adults go to the Marion County Detention Center, 221 Randolph Road, Yellville. The jail, the sheriff, and dispatch all answer at 870-449-4236, day or night. Yellville's district court takes misdemeanors; felonies move up to the 14th Judicial District's circuit court. A judge sets the bond. See who is inside with Marion County Inmate Search.
1. Is he behind bars in Yellville right now?
Check the roster through the search link, then call 870-449-4236, which is staffed all day and all night. Give the deputy his legal name. Ask whether another agency, such as Bull Shoals or Flippin police, is still processing the arrest.
2. Do the sheriff, dispatch, and jail share a phone?
Yes, one line serves all three. The administrative office keeps hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
3. Where exactly is bond money accepted?
Phone 870-449-4236 before you leave and ask which counter takes it. District court fines can be paid at the sheriff's office with cash, check, or money order, and at the district court office with cash, money order, or a card. Do not assume the same rules cover a bond.
4. Which payment types do the clerks accept?
At the district court office, 105 South Berry Street, the clerk takes cash, a money order, and debit or credit cards. The sheriff's counter takes cash, checks, and money orders. Paying a fine by card online adds a charge. Ask which of these is allowed for your bond.
5. Who hears a misdemeanor?
Marion County District Court, 105 South Berry Street in Yellville, 870-449-6030. It hears misdemeanors for the whole county, plus the early stage of felony cases. Town clerks handle city tickets: Yellville 870-449-6581, Flippin 870-453-8300, Bull Shoals 870-445-4775.
6. Where does a felony go?
After the first appearance, felonies go to circuit court in the 14th Judicial District, which covers Baxter, Boone, Marion, and Newton counties. Marion's circuit clerk is at 300 East Old Main Street, 870-449-6226. The prosecutor for the district is at 870-449-4018.
7. How is the bond amount decided?
The sheriff's website says the amount depends on the court that issued the paper, and it lists no schedule. Once the judge picks a number, booking staff can read it to you. Write the charge name beside each dollar figure, because several charges can carry separate bonds.
8. What will a bondsman take from me?
Ten percent of the bond under Arkansas Code 17-19-301, with no add-on for mileage or phone calls. The fee is non-refundable. The state licensing board can check a license. Ask whether the company writes bonds at the Yellville jail.
9. Is a 10 percent cash deposit possible?
If the judge allows it. Under Rule 9.2, a judge may accept 10 percent of the bond in cash, and 90 percent of that deposit returns at the end of the case when the person kept every condition. A judge may instead demand the full amount or a surety. Ask the district court at 870-449-6030.
10. Can a family farm secure the bond?
A property bond is permitted as a form of secured bond, but the judge decides. Bring the deed and a tax record. Every owner signs. Ask the circuit clerk, 870-449-6226, whether land outside Marion County counts.
11. How quickly must a judge see him?
Rule 8.1 sets the standard as prompt, with no unnecessary waiting. That is a legal goal, not a promise of release. If the person waits several days, call the district clerk at 870-449-6030to find out the next court day.
12. The roster shows no bond. Why?
The state constitution, Article 2, Section 8, allows no bond solely when a capital crime is charged and the evidence is clear. A new felony arrest during a felony bond can lead to a hold under Arkansas Rule 9.6. Probation or parole holds and outside warrants also stop release. Have the desk read off every hold.
13. Who provides a free lawyer?
The 14th District public defender serves Marion County, and the judge appoints one at arraignment. The circuit clerk at 870-449-6226 can tell you who was assigned. Meet with that lawyer, because skipping the meeting can cost the person the bond.
14. Our teenager was arrested. What now?
Juvenile court, part of circuit court, takes the case, and the deputy prosecutor at 870-449-4018 handles juvenile cases. Marion County runs no youth lockup. The circuit clerk at 870-449-6226 knows where your child is and the hearing date.
15. Do Bull Shoals, Flippin, and Yellville keep cells?
Adults arrested by town officers are taken to the county jail in Yellville, and each town has its own ticket clerk: Yellville 870-449-6581, Flippin 870-453-8300, Bull Shoals 870-445-4775. If a family member vanished after a city stop, ask the sheriff's desk first.
16. The court date was missed. What can I do?
A no-show usually means a warrant, and the bond may be kept. Call right away: district court 870-449-6030 or the circuit clerk 870-449-6226. If a bondsman is involved, tell the company before the court does.
17. Will the court refund a cash bond?
When the case wraps up, the court pays back cash bond minus any fines and costs. Ask the clerk for the refund steps and keep the receipt. A bondsman's 10 percent is yours to lose; it never returns.
18. What scam call is common here?
Callers posing as the jail who demand a gift card, crypto, or a wire are lying. Hang up and call 870-449-4236. Money added to a commissary account does not release anyone, so ignore anyone who says it will.
19. Where are Marion County's jail and courts?
The jail and both courts are in Yellville, with town court clerks in Flippin and Bull Shoals:
- Marion County Detention Center: 221 Randolph Road, Yellville, AR 72687 · 870-449-4236
- Circuit Clerk: 300 East Old Main Street, Yellville, AR 72687 · 870-449-6226
- Marion County District Court: 105 South Berry Street, Yellville, AR 72687 · 870-449-6030
- District Court, Yellville city docket: 870-449-6581
- District Court, Flippin department: 239 East Main, Flippin, AR 72634 · 870-453-8300
- District Court, Bull Shoals department: 870-445-4775
Courthouse offices keep hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
20. How does a federal case work after an arrest in Marion County?
Federal judges, not the Yellville courts, decide release on a federal charge, and bondsmen play no role. Marion County is in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, Harrison Division, at the federal building in Harrison, 402 North Walnut Street, Harrison, AR 72601, 833-853-0345. Early steps tend to follow this path:
- Charges start with a complaint or a grand jury indictment.
- A magistrate judge explains the charge at a first hearing.
- A pretrial officer looks into work, family and criminal history.
- Prosecutors may ask that the person be held until trial.
- Release orders list conditions the person must meet.
Federal prisoners are kept by the U.S. Marshals: U.S. Marshals Service, 30 South 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901, 479-289-7470 or 479-424-5000 (call either).
21. What does an ICE detainer do at the Yellville jail?
An ICE detainer, under 8 CFR 287.7, requests notice before a person walks out and a hold of 48 hours at most after that, and weekends and holidays count. Arkansas jails are allowed to honor it. The Marion County case continues on its own.
The ICE New Orleans Field Office, 181 James Drive W, St. Rose, LA 70087, 504-318-2360 covers Arkansas. North Arkansas detainees are regularly taken to Louisiana sites, among them:
- LaSalle ICE Processing Center: 830 Pinehill Road, Jena, LA 71342 · 318-992-1600
- Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center: 1133 Hampton Dupre Road, Pine Prairie, LA 70576 · 337-599-2400
The ICE Online Detainee Locator System (https://locator.ice.gov/odls/) searches by A-number; full name plus birth country works as a backup.
22. What if the Marion County inmate search doesn't show the person?
He may already be out, held by Baxter or Boone County, or in state or federal custody. Bull Shoals Lake draws visitors from Missouri, so an out-of-state warrant can also play a part. Search here next:
- Marion County Detention Center: Marion County Inmate Search. Search a family name and click through for each charge and bond amount.
- VINE: VINELink (https://vinelink.vineapps.com/). Set the state to Arkansas, type the name, and ask for free text, call or email alerts.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons: Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator (https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/). A register number gives the best match. Pretrial federal detainees sometimes don't appear; call the Marshals at 479-289-7470 or 479-424-5000 (call either).
- Arkansas Division of Correction: Arkansas Division of Correction Inmate Search (https://apps.ark.org/inmate_info/). Enter a last name or ADC number to see the prison unit.
23. Before the drive to Yellville, who can confirm bond and the court date?
One call to the jail at 870-449-4236 covers custody and bond, at any hour. For a misdemeanor date, call district court at 870-449-6030, or the Flippin (870-453-8300) or Bull Shoals (870-445-4775) clerk for city tickets. Felony and juvenile settings are with the circuit clerk, 870-449-6226.
Marion County bond contacts
- County jail: Marion County Detention Center, 221 Randolph Road, Yellville, AR 72687; 870-449-4236 (24 hours)
- Bond steps: Yellville jail bond steps
- Sheriff: Marion County Sheriff's Office; mail to P.O. Box 366, Yellville; office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
- Circuit clerk: Circuit clerk's office, 300 East Old Main Street, Yellville, AR 72687; 870-449-6226
- District court: Marion County District Court, 105 South Berry Street, Yellville; 870-449-6030
- Prosecutor: 870-449-4018
- City offices: Yellville 870-449-6581; Flippin 870-453-8300; Bull Shoals 870-445-4775
- Public defender: 14th District public defender; the circuit clerk, 870-449-6226, has the name
- Juvenile: Circuit clerk, juvenile division, 870-449-6226
- Bondsman licenses: Arkansas bail bond licensing board
Marion County posts few payment rules online, so a call to the jail or a clerk is the surest way to confirm what applies to your case. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Marion County Detention Center
Address:
221 Randolph Road
Yellville, AR 72687
Phone:
870-449-4236
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Marion County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Marion County?
Who can set bail in Marion County?
When is bail set in Marion County Arkansas?
Does Marion County have bail?
Yes, Arkansas is a bail state and Marion County allows bail.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Marion County?
Marion County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. The judge in Arkansas considers one of the following bonds:
1. An unsecured bond in an amount set by the judicial officer.
2. An unsecured bond with 10% cash or securities valued at 10% of the bail amount. 90% of the 10% will be returned at the end of the proceedings as long as the conditions have been met.
3. Secured bond by cash or property from the defendant family or a qualified bond agent.
Who can set bail in Marion County?
A sheriff or police officer is authorized to set bail during the time of the arrest. If held in a city jail, a police officer can accept bail and a sheriff can accept bail in a county jail. In the higher courts, the judge sets bail at the initial appearance.
It is the law in Arkansas that the judicial officer can only set money bail if it is determined that no other conditions will guarantee that the defendant will appear in court.
Who can set bail in Marion County?
Bail can be sent by the arresting officer at the time of booking and if the offence was a misdemeanor the bail is immediately paid, the date for the initial appearance before a judge will be made.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Marion County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Marion County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Marion County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.
The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Marion County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Marion County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Marion County have bail?
Yes, Arkansas is a bail state and Marion County allows bail.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Marion County?
Marion County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. The judge in Arkansas considers one of the following bonds:
1. An unsecured bond in an amount set by the judicial officer.
2. An unsecured bond with 10% cash or securities valued at 10% of the bail amount. 90% of the 10% will be returned at the end of the proceedings as long as the conditions have been met.
3. Secured bond by cash or property from the defendant family or a qualified bond agent.
Who can set bail in Marion County?
A sheriff or police officer is authorized to set bail during the time of the arrest. If held in a city jail, a police officer can accept bail and a sheriff can accept bail in a county jail. In the higher courts, the judge sets bail at the initial appearance.
It is the law in Arkansas that the judicial officer can only set money bail if it is determined that no other conditions will guarantee that the defendant will appear in court.
When is bail set in Arkansas?
Bail can be sent by the arresting officer at the time of booking and if the offence was a misdemeanor the bail is immediately paid, the date for the initial appearance before a judge will be made.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Marion County Arkansas?
Yes, your attorney can also request a bond reduction if a judge already set the initial bail.
In Marion County Arkansas, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Arkansas could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Marion County Arkansas?
Almost all counties in Arkansas accept online payments or payment by phone with an associated fee. It is important that you pay the correct officer or Marion County Clerk of Court and not pay a scammer.
What options are there to pay bail in Marion County Arkansas?
Cash is accepted in some counties and not others and it is dependent on the amount. Most all jails and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted.
Go to the Marion County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Marion County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Arkansas?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished.
There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount including an $80 minimal fee imposed by the court.
If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Marion County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Arkansas?
All professional bond companies must collect a 10% fee before the defendant is released from jail and there non-refundable are court fees in addition. The court can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies in Marion County.
If you have an attorney, it is a good idea to ask which has the best reputation or you can read reviews by others who have used them. It would be advisable to find out exactly how much they would charge, including extra costs.
You can call several bond companies and negotiate the best rate and conditions for you, although not all bond companies are obligated to execute a bond for you.