Washington County Regional Correctional Facility Inmate Bail & Bonds
Washington County bail and bond: sheriff, Stokes King Road, and the courthouse
The Washington County Sheriff runs the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility at 60 Stokes King Road, Greenville, phone 662-537-2000. Look the person up on Washington County Inmate Search to see the charge and the bail amount. The facility also houses state prisoners, and a sentenced state prisoner has no bail to post, so make sure your relative is held on a county case. The circuit clerk at 662-378-2747 keeps the court papers.
How do I find out if my son is in custody in Greenville?
Enter his full name on Washington County Inmate Search before you drive anywhere. The result shows the charge and the bail amount. For anything the search leaves out, call the regional facility at 662-537-2000 and give his full legal name and birth date.
What is the regional correctional facility on Stokes King Road?
It is a sheriff-run regional facility at 60 Stokes King Road in Greenville, operated under an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and it houses state inmates. A man held there may be serving a sentence instead of waiting on a bond, and a sentenced prisoner has no bail to post. Its phone is 662-537-2000.
Which office in Greenville sets the bail?
A judge sets it, not the jail staff. The sheriff runs the facility at 662-537-2000 and carries out the judge's order. The circuit clerk, Barbara Esters-Parker, files the court papers at 900 Washington Avenue, Suite 2, and answers at 662-378-2747, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. A sheriff may set a bond for a misdemeanor when no judge has done so, but for a felony only in an emergency.
Where is the Washington County Courthouse?
It is at 905 West Alexander Street in Greenville, phone 662-332-0633. The circuit clerk's office is a short walk away on Washington Avenue. Ask the clerk for the case number, the court that has the charge, and the next hearing date.
How fast must a Greenville arrest see a judge?
Under Rule 5.1 of the Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure, a person arrested without a warrant must appear before a judge no later than 48 hours after arrest. If that does not happen and the offense can be bailed, the rule calls for release on an appearance bond at the lowest amount allowed under Rule 8. At that first appearance the judge reads the charge and asks whether the person wants a lawyer.
What bail should I expect for a Washington County charge?
The amount is whatever the judge writes on the order, and Washington County Inmate Search shows the bail for a booked person. Rule 8.2 of the state criminal rules gives guideline ranges, which a judge may go above or below. A misdemeanor with a one-year maximum runs $500 to $2,000. A non-capital felony with a maximum of up to ten years runs $5,000 to $50,000. A city ordinance case runs $100 to $1,000.
How much does a bail agent charge in Washington County?
State law limits a licensed agent's premium to 10 percent of the bail, with a floor of $100, plus a $50 processing fee. That fee is the agent's pay and is not given back. Agents are licensed by the Mississippi Insurance Department, 601-359-3582. Before you sign, ask what collateral is required and who has to co-sign.
Can the court take just part of the money in cash?
Sometimes. Rule 8.1 describes a cash deposit bond, in which the family tenders 10 percent of the bond or $250, whichever is greater, and signs a sworn statement. It is the judge's call whether the case qualifies. This is different from the agent's fee, because the court holds the deposit and it can be returned when the case ends.
Does land have to be in Washington County to back a bond?
No. The rule says Mississippi property, not county property. A person who is not a licensed bail agent must swear in an affidavit that he or she owns property in Mississippi worth the bond, after debts and exempt property, and must list other bonds already signed. Land in another state does not fit that wording. Ask the circuit clerk at 662-378-2747 where the paperwork is filed.
How do I pay a bond in Washington County?
Security for a bond goes to the clerk of the court that set it, in cash, certified funds or a surety's undertaking, as Rule 8.1 defines it. The circuit clerk is at 662-378-2747, and the regional facility answers booking questions at 662-537-2000. Online sites that load commissary money are not bail, and deposits there do not release anyone.
The record says no bond. Is he stuck?
Not always. A new arrest can show no bond simply because no judge has set one yet. Rule 8.2 lists capital felonies at $25,000 to no bail allowed. A person released on a felony who is charged with a new felony carrying more than five years can have all bonds revoked. A domestic violence arrest cannot be bailed out until a judge has seen the person, which can be done by phone.
What if Greenville police made the arrest?
Ordinance cases go to a municipal judge, and the state guideline for them is $100 to $1,000. Washington County Inmate Search shows where the person is held and the bail. For a bond question on a county case, call the regional facility at 662-537-2000.
Where do Washington County teenagers go?
Every Mississippi county has a youth court, and a child held in detention gets a detention hearing within 48 hours of intake, not counting weekends and holidays. The adult search will not list minors. Start with the circuit clerk at 662-378-2747 for questions about a child's case.
Is there a public defender for Washington County?
Yes. Stephen Edwards is the Washington County Public Defender, and the circuit clerk at 662-378-2747 can direct you to his office. Rule 5.2 tells the judge to appoint a lawyer at the first appearance for a person who cannot afford one and asks for help.
What happens if he skips a Greenville court date?
The judge can forfeit the bond and issue an arrest warrant. A bail agent may surrender the person to jail to protect the bond. When a person is surrendered, appears, or is found held elsewhere on a hold, forfeited cash can come back within 18 months, less extradition costs and attorney fees.
How do I spot a bail scam in Washington County?
A real office will not demand gift cards, wire transfers or a cash app payment from a stranger. Hang up and dial the regional facility at 662-537-2000 yourself. Check any bondsman's license with the Insurance Department at 601-359-3582.
Washington County bail contacts
- Jail
- Washington County Regional Correctional Facility, 60 Stokes King Road, Greenville, MS 38701; 662-537-2000
- Sheriff
- Washington County Sheriff; runs the regional facility
- Bond guide
- Washington County bail and bond guide
- Circuit clerk
- Barbara Esters-Parker, 900 Washington Avenue, Suite 2, Greenville; 662-378-2747
- Courthouse
- 905 West Alexander Street, Greenville; 662-332-0633
- Custody lookup
- Washington County Inmate Search
- Public defender
- Stephen Edwards; reach the office through the circuit clerk, 662-378-2747
- Youth court
- Through the circuit clerk, 662-378-2747
- Bail agents
- Mississippi Insurance Department, 601-359-3582
A judge's written order controls over anything on this page. Fees, hours and numbers change, so use this page to ask better questions and confirm the amount with the clerk before you hand over money.
Washington County Regional Correctional Facility
Address:
60 Stokes King Road
Greenville, MS 38701
Phone:
662-537-2000
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Washington County
Does Washington County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Washington County?
Who can set bail in Washington County?
When is bail set in Washington County Mississippi?
Does Washington County have bail?
Yes, Washington County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Washington County?
Washington County courts will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Bail is available in several forms including personal recognizance bond, cash bail, property bond, and surety bond.
Who can set bail in Washington County?
For minor, non-violent crimes bail is preset and can be set by the arresting officer. More serious crimes require bail be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Washington County Mississippi?
For minor, non-violent crimes bail is preset and that information will be available during the booking process. More serious crimes require the defendant to appear before a judge. This bail hearing is required to take place within 48 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County Regional Correctional Facility 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, Washington 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.
The following is a general guideline to bail amounts in Mississippi:
- Manslaughter –$10,000 to $1,000,000
- Drug Distribution and Trafficking -$5,000 to $1,000,000.
- All other non-capital felonies- $5,000 to $250,000
- Misdemeanors - $50 to $2000 plus fines or court costs.
- Misdemeanor DUI and DWLs $500 to $2000.
- Municipal Ordinance Violation: $100 to $1000.
What are the different types of bonds in Washington 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 Washington County have bail?
Yes, Washington County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Washington County?
Washington County courts will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Bail is available in several forms including personal recognizance bond, cash bail, property bond, and surety bond.
Who can set bail in Washington County?
For minor, non-violent crimes bail is preset and can be set by the arresting officer. More serious crimes require bail be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Mississippi?
For minor, non-violent crimes bail is preset and that information will be available during the booking process. More serious crimes require the defendant to appear before a judge. This bail hearing is required to take place within 48 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Washington County Mississippi?
Yes, your attorney may request a bail reduction at any time prior to the trial.
In Washington County Mississippi, 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 Mississippi could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Washington County Mississippi?
Yes, Mississippi counties do offer online bail payment. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility for more information about the jails in Washington County.
What options are there to pay bail in Washington County Mississippi?
Most all jail 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 Washington County Regional Correctional Facility for more information about posting bail in Washington County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Mississippi?
Yes. You will get it back from the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court, less fees or percentages kept by the bail bondsman.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Washington County?
No, Mississippi law does not allow 'no money down' bail or bonds. Unless you are released on personal recognizance you can expect to pay at least 10%.
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 Mississippi?
The Washington County Regional Correctional Facility or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.