Carroll County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Carroll County bail, from arrest to release
Carrollton is a farm-country county seat along the Missouri River bottoms, and the sheriff's jail there serves all of Carroll County, Missouri. If a phone call from that jail just upended your day, the notes below should make the next steps clearer. Inmate search: Carroll County Inmate Search.
What's the address of the Carroll County Jail?
106 South Folger, Carrollton, MO 64633. The Carroll County Jail and sheriff share the line 660-542-2828.
The Carroll County Inmate Search is worth a look before you dial.
What do deputies need from me to locate my relative?
A correct legal name, the date of birth, and, if you know it, roughly when and where the arrest happened. Norborne, Hale, and Bosworth arrests all funnel into Carrollton.
Ask them to read back the booking number so you have it right.
How long can Carrollton hold someone without a charge?
Missouri sets the limit at 24 hours for an arrest made without a warrant. In that period the prosecutor decides whether to file.
While nothing is filed, you'll often hear there's "no bond yet." That's normal, not a brush-off.
Which court is in charge of Carroll County bonds?
Carroll pairs with Ray County to form the 8th Judicial Circuit. Associate circuit judges hearing Carroll matters in Carrollton generally set release on fresh criminal cases.
Deputies apply whatever the judge wrote; they can't knock the number down.
How does Missouri's Rule 33.01 work in a small county?
The rule is the same statewide. Judges begin by asking what light-touch terms would bring the defendant back and keep neighbors safe, and they add only what's necessary.
Money can be part of it, but the person's actual finances must be in the judge's mind when a figure is chosen.
Is a no-money release realistic in Carrollton?
It is for many charges. Release on recognizance means the defendant's signature on a promise to appear replaces a deposit.
Rules may still apply, for example avoiding a certain farm or house, staying sober, or calling in weekly. A judge can also order the person to keep a job or stay enrolled in treatment, and any slip can bring them back to South Folger.
Forms of bond you might see from the 8th Circuit
- Personal recognizance.
- Cash for the whole sum.
- A surety bond a bondsman can write.
- Conditional release with supervision.
When "cash only" appears, nobody but you can cover it, and it has to be the full amount.
What leads a Carroll judge to set more?
Violence, a lengthy record, or earlier failures to appear. Worry about a specific victim matters a great deal.
A long history in the county, steady farm or plant work, and dependents at home argue for less.
Can bail be denied altogether here?
Under Missouri rules, a judge may order someone held when convinced no combination of terms would work. The court should hear evidence first.
Get an attorney in front of the judge as quickly as possible if that's where things are heading.
How soon can someone ask the judge to revisit the bond?
Immediately, through a motion under Rule 33.05. Courts are expected to respond promptly to a detained defendant's request.
The motion goes to the 8th Circuit. Ask the court staff when it lands on the docket.
Free legal help for a Carroll County defendant
Missouri's public defender system takes clients who can't pay. The defendant typically applies at the first court date and fills out a sheet about income and expenses.
Where do people pay bail in Carrollton?
Most pay right at South Folger. Phone 660-542-2828 beforehand to learn which kinds of money the jail takes and whether a deputy can process it when you arrive.
We didn't verify a separate phone or address for the circuit clerk, so ask the jail whether the courthouse also takes bond money during the week.
Can Carroll County bail go on a credit card?
We couldn't confirm card, online, or kiosk options here. If any are offered through a vendor, a surcharge is likely.
Bring cash or a money order to avoid a wasted drive.
Are there bondsmen who cover Carroll County?
Licensed agents can post a surety bond in Carroll County. You pay them a fee, which you won't get back, and they guarantee the bond.
The Missouri insurance department licenses them. Ask for the license before handing over money.
How do agents price a Carrollton bond?
As a percentage of the total, with each agent choosing its rate. Travel to a rural jail can add cost, so ask.
Get it on paper, every dollar, including what happens if a payment plan falls behind or the case drags on for months.
May we use farm ground as security?
Missouri courts sometimes approve property bonds, and agents now and then take land as collateral. In Carroll, the judge decides case by case.
You'd need to show clear title and value, and patience helps; it's slower than cash.
What does a co-signer give up?
Peace of mind, if the defendant runs. The agent may collect the entire bond from you or keep collateral you pledged.
Only co-sign when you're truly confident the person will make every court date.
Is bail possible on a Saturday night?
If a figure is already set, deputies generally take bond at any hour. A call first is still wise in a small jail.
If a judge hasn't looked at it, the wait can stretch until the next court session.
How do I find out about a Carroll County warrant?
Try Case.net, or simply ask the sheriff's office. Many warrants state a bond amount.
Surrendering in Carrollton with money ready keeps custody time short.
The jail says there's a hold from Ray County. Now what?
Ray is in the same 8th Circuit, but it's still a separate county case with its own bond. The person may stay in Carrollton until that bond is handled or Ray deputies collect them.
Ask staff for the case details and call the Ray County jail in Richmond about paying that separate bond.
Holds from other circuits or states
Someone held on a warrant from farther away may wait for transport. An out-of-state warrant can bring extradition rules into play. A lawyer can explain the choices.
Who may post bond at South Folger?
Usually any adult carrying a photo ID and acceptable payment, family or not. Confirm by phone.
Why is there a delay after paying?
Deputies need time to finish forms, return property, and check for other holds. A probation hold or immigration detainer can keep someone inside despite the bond being paid.
What documents should I have when I leave?
Walk out holding two things: proof you paid, and the bond itself, which spells out conditions and when the defendant is due back in Carrollton. Store them together.
Breaking bond rules in Carroll County
The 8th Circuit can cancel release and order a new arrest. Small violations still count, so read the terms together.
Can a bondsman hand the defendant back over?
Bail contracts commonly allow it when the agent thinks the defendant won't appear. After that, a new bond may be needed.
Is a lower bond possible later?
A defense motion can request one. Proof of work and a stable Carroll County address helps.
Following the case online
Case.net covers it. Pick the 8th Circuit and search the defendant's name.
Bail money refunds
The circuit clerk returns cash bail once the case ends, assuming no missed court dates. Costs or fines may be deducted.
Keep the receipt; refunds can take weeks, and a check mailed to an old address may never reach you, so tell the clerk if you move.
Bail and fines are not the same
Bail is security for showing up; a fine is a sentence. The court can still apply cash bail to costs or fines when it's over.
Dismissed case, what about the bond?
The bond is usually released. Cash comes back through the clerk minus court charges. An agent's fee isn't returned.
Consequences of a missed hearing
A warrant, possible forfeiture of the bond, and an agent who may pursue both the defendant and the co-signer.
Arrests of people under 18
Juveniles go through the 8th Circuit's juvenile office instead of adult booking. Parents should call that office as soon as they learn of an arrest.
Federal court for Carroll County
Carroll is in the Western Division of the Western District of Missouri, based in Kansas City.
A magistrate judge sets federal release terms, and the Carrollton jail doesn't handle federal bonds. See the Western District court site.
Call the Carrollton jail before you go
Phone 660-542-2828 to confirm the bond figure, any holds, accepted payment, and whether a deputy can process release when you arrive.
Have a photo ID and the booking number ready. This guide is general; a lawyer can advise on the charges.
Carroll County Jail
Address:
106 South Folger
Carrolton, MO 64633
Phone:
660-542-2828
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Carroll County
Does Carroll County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Carroll County?
Who can set bail in Carroll County?
When is bail set in Carroll County Missouri?
Does Carroll County have bail?
Yes, Carroll County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Carroll County?
The Carroll County court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Bail is available in several forms including a recognizance bond, uncompensated sureties, 10% cash bond or cash bond.
In Missouri, Uncompensated Sureties make it so an individual may act as their own surety if they are at least 21 years of age and a resident of the state of MO. They must have net assets with a value in excess of exemptions at least equal or greater than the amount of the bond set.
They cannot have been found guilty or pled no contest within the past 15 years to any felony charge and they can’t have any outstanding unsatisfied judgment entered on any bail bond in any court in Missouri or the US.
POST YOUR OWN 10% CASH BOND: Bonds are generally set at a specified cash amount by the court. In Missouri, the defendant is in most instances entitled to be released upon payment of a 10% cash fee paid to the Court Clerk as the bond. This money, unlike money paid to a bondsman, is then refunded to the defendant at the conclusion of the case.
This money will not be refunded to the defendant at the conclusion of the case if you have any court costs due etc. and will instead be applied to those costs which is 99% of the time almost always the case.
Who can set bail in Carroll County?
Some offenses have preset bail according to a bail schedule and can be processed at the jail without waiting for a judge. In other cases, the bail will be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Carroll County Missouri?
For some offenses is set according to a pre-determined bail schedule. If this is the case the jail will inform the defendant of the bail amount during processing. In other cases, bail will be set by a judge. A bail hearing is generally scheduled within 48 hours of arrest.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County Jail 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, Carroll 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 Carroll 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. This is one of the more popular bonds in Missouri.
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.
In Missouri, Uncompensated Sureties make it so an individual may act as their own surety if they are at least 21 years of age and a resident of the state of MO. They must have net assets with a value in excess of exemptions at least equal or greater than the amount of the bond set.
They cannot have been found guilty or pled no contest within the past 15 years to any felony charge and they can’t have any outstanding unsatisfied judgment entered on any bail bond in any court in Missouri or the US.
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 Carroll County have bail?
Yes, Carroll County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Carroll County?
The Carroll County court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Bail is available in several forms including a recognizance bond, uncompensated sureties, 10% cash bond or cash bond.
In Missouri, Uncompensated Sureties make it so an individual may act as their own surety if they are at least 21 years of age and a resident of the state of MO. They must have net assets with a value in excess of exemptions at least equal or greater than the amount of the bond set.
They cannot have been found guilty or pled no contest within the past 15 years to any felony charge and they can’t have any outstanding unsatisfied judgment entered on any bail bond in any court in Missouri or the US.
POST YOUR OWN 10% CASH BOND: Bonds are generally set at a specified cash amount by the court. In Missouri, the defendant is in most instances entitled to be released upon payment of a 10% cash fee paid to the Court Clerk as the bond. This money, unlike money paid to a bondsman, is then refunded to the defendant at the conclusion of the case.
This money will not be refunded to the defendant at the conclusion of the case if you have any court costs due etc. and will instead be applied to those costs which is 99% of the time almost always the case.
Who can set bail in Carroll County?
Some offenses have preset bail according to a bail schedule and can be processed at the jail without waiting for a judge. In other cases, the bail will be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Missouri?
For some offenses is set according to a pre-determined bail schedule. If this is the case the jail will inform the defendant of the bail amount during processing. In other cases, bail will be set by a judge. A bail hearing is generally scheduled within 48 hours of arrest.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Carroll County Missouri?
You can get the court to reduce an excessive bond - sometimes if the bond is set unfairly high, it can be reduced to a more manageable amount by an attorney – your own or court appointed/public defender. This can usually be accomplished early in proceedings shortly after arrest.
In Carroll County Missouri, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail could be the arrested, a relative or close friend. All could be considered a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Missouri could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Carroll County Missouri?
Missouri counties do not currently process online payments for bail. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Carroll County Jail for more information about the jails in Carroll County.
What options are there to pay bail in Carroll County Missouri?
All Carroll County courts accept cash or surety from a bail bonds agent. Some courts allow payment via credit or debit card, money order or cashier’s check. Go to the Carroll County Jail for more information about posting bail in Carroll County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Missouri?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail and in Missouri, usually to the defendant. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. 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 Carroll 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 Missouri?
The Carroll County Jail 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.