Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Daviess County bail and the regional jail at Pattonsburg
Gallatin is the county seat of Daviess County, Missouri, but people arrested in Jamesport, Jameson, Winston, or along Interstate 35 aren't held there. The county shares a regional lockup with DeKalb County, out in Pattonsburg, and that's where a Daviess booking usually lands. Inmate search: Daviess County Inmate Search.
Where is a Daviess County prisoner actually held?
In the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail, which sits at 102 N. Meadows Lane, Pattonsburg, MO 64670. Its main line is 660-367-2200.
Two counties fill those beds, so when you call, mention that the arrest happened in Daviess. That helps staff pull the right file quickly.
Which Gallatin offices matter?
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is listed at 102 N Main St, Gallatin, MO 64640, and the circuit clerk's mailing address is PO Box 337, Gallatin, MO 64640. Both share the number on our list, 660-663-3300.
Pattonsburg holds the person. Gallatin is where the case is filed, the judge sits, and the bond paperwork lives.
Confirming that someone was booked
Begin with the Daviess County Inmate Search. Brand-new arrests sometimes take a while to post. If the name doesn't come up, phone the regional jail with the full legal name and birth date and say it's a Daviess arrest.
Write down these answers
- Is the person in Pattonsburg, and on whose case?
- The charges as booked.
- Whether a bond exists, its type and its size.
- Any request from another agency to keep them.
- The booking number.
It's been hours and no bond has been set
The charging decision may still be pending. Missouri lets police hold someone arrested without a warrant for no more than 24 hours unless a charge gets filed in that time, and bail usually can't be paid before then.
Warrant arrests move differently. The judge who signed the warrant may already have put a bond on it, so ask staff to read it to you.
Who sets release terms for Daviess cases?
Daviess sits in the 43rd Judicial Circuit, a five-county district in northwest Missouri. An associate judge in Gallatin generally holds the first appearance and decides the starting conditions.
The rule a judge applies
Supreme Court Rule 33.01 shapes the decision. Judges are told to aim for the lightest terms that still give a reasonable assurance the defendant will come back and won't put anyone at risk.
When money is ordered, the judge has to look at what the person can afford. A bond isn't supposed to work as a backdoor way of keeping someone locked up for being short on cash.
Walking out on a signed promise
Some people are released on their own recognizance, meaning they sign an agreement to appear and pay nothing. It fits best with lower-level charges and defendants who farm, work, or raise kids nearby. Strings can still be attached, like staying away from a named person.
What forms can bail take here?
- A recognizance promise.
- The full amount, paid in cash.
- Part of the amount in cash, when the judge allows.
- A surety bond written by a licensed bail agent.
- Land or a house pledged, if the court accepts it.
- Supervision, check-ins, or an ankle monitor.
When will the bond be reviewed by a judge?
The first appearance follows the Gallatin court's calendar, and since the defendant is held in another town, getting them before the judge can take some coordination. A weekend or holiday arrest may wait longer. A person still jailed because the bond is out of reach can, through a lawyer, ask for review under Rule 33.05, and the rule doesn't allow that request to sit idle.
What a bondsman will charge
A surety agent guarantees the whole bond to the court and, for that service, charges a slice of it as a premium, which you won't see again. Ask for the exact rate and every other charge in writing, along with what collateral or co-signer the agent requires. Pattonsburg and Gallatin are both a drive from larger towns, so ask whether travel is billed.
Each agent must carry a Missouri license issued through DCI. It's fair to ask for the number before paying.
Can a farm or house secure the bond?
If the judge on the Daviess case approves it, real property can back a bond. You'd need to prove ownership and show the equity covers the amount, typically with a deed, a loan payoff figure, and some evidence of value. That takes more time than cash. A bondsman, by separate agreement, might also hold a deed or a vehicle title as security.
Where does the money go?
Call the regional jail at 660-367-2200 first and ask whether bond on a Daviess case can be paid there and in what form. On weekdays, ask the Gallatin offices at 660-663-3300 whether the clerk will accept it at the courthouse. Two calls can save a pointless drive between towns.
Is a credit card accepted?
That's something our research couldn't confirm for either location. Plan to pay with a money order or cash. If someone says plastic is fine, find out the surcharge first.
Can a friend post instead of family?
Generally yes. Any adult who shows valid photo ID can post bail for someone else. Keep in mind that cash refunds normally go to the person who paid.
Finding out when they'll walk out
After the bond is in, call Pattonsburg and ask whether release has started. Staff process paperwork, run a final check for other warrants, and give back property collected at booking. They likely can't promise a minute, but they can tell you if anything has stalled. Line up a ride, since the jail isn't in Gallatin.
A warrant from DeKalb, Harrison, or Livingston
The Daviess bond handles the Daviess case and nothing else. Should DeKalb, Harrison, Grundy, Livingston, Caldwell, or another county want the person on a warrant, your relative may stay in custody until that agency acts or its separate bail is paid. Since DeKalb prisoners are in the same building, a DeKalb matter can be sorted out there, but it still needs its own bond. Ask staff which agency placed the hold.
What does a hold do?
It tells the jail not to release the person even if local bail is paid. Holds can come from probation and parole, courts in other counties or states, or federal immigration authorities. Ask about them before spending money.
Charges from a town's police
A city ordinance case may go to a municipal court instead of the 43rd Circuit, and that court handles bail its own way. Jail staff can tell you which court owns it.
Keep two papers
The bond form tells your relative where and when to appear in Gallatin and lists every condition. The payment receipt proves who paid and how much. Store them together.
If a condition gets broken
Prosecutors can move to revoke release, and the judge may then sign a warrant, set a higher figure, or keep the defendant jailed while the case is pending. Read every term together right after release. When a rule clashes with work or childcare, have the attorney seek an adjustment rather than ignoring it.
Can the bail agent give up on the bond?
Usually, yes. If the client stops answering or looks ready to vanish, the agent can bring them back to Meadows Lane and be released from the obligation. Pick up when the agent calls and report any move.
Pushing for lower bail
Ask your relative's attorney to put the request before the 43rd Circuit in writing. Judges look for proof: a recent paycheck, property records or a rental agreement with a Daviess County address, and the names of people who depend on the defendant. The court might cut the amount or replace money with other terms.
Where to see the next court date
On Case.net, choose the 43rd Circuit and Daviess County, then search by name.
How cash bail gets refunded
After the case ends, and as long as every hearing was attended, the clerk in Gallatin returns cash bail, normally to whoever deposited it. The court may keep back costs or a fine, and the check may take several weeks.
Does the agent return the premium?
That money is the agent's earned fee and normally isn't refunded. Pledged collateral is another story; once the court closes out the bond, it should be returned as your agreement describes.
If the case is dismissed
Dismissal ends the bond. Cash on deposit is mailed out by Gallatin's clerk minus any assessed costs. Prosecutors are sometimes allowed to bring a dropped charge back, so don't throw away the forms yet.
What follows a missed hearing
A warrant is likely, and the bail can be forfeited. If an agent wrote the bond, expect a search for the defendant and a bill to the co-signer. A lawyer should contact the court immediately if there was a real emergency.
Young people under 18
Juvenile cases go through the 43rd Circuit's juvenile office rather than adult bail, and detention is decided there. Mothers and fathers ought to phone it quickly and learn where their son or daughter was taken.
Help paying for a lawyer
The state public defender system represents people who can't afford counsel. Ask at the first appearance; a short financial form is part of the request.
What about federal charges?
A federal case from Daviess County goes to the St. Joseph Division of the Western District of Missouri. A federal magistrate makes the release call, and Pattonsburg has no authority to take money on a federal case. Read about the process on the Western District website.
Call Pattonsburg before you leave
Phone 660-367-2200. Confirm the person is held on a Daviess case, ask for the bond amount and any holds, and find out which payments are accepted at that hour.
Pocket your ID and that booking number. Everything here is background, so lean on a lawyer for anything about the charge itself.
Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail
Address:
102 N. Meadows Lane
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
Phone:
660-663-2031
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Daviess County
Does Daviess County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Daviess County?
Who can set bail in Daviess County?
When is bail set in Daviess County Missouri?
Does Daviess County have bail?
Yes, Daviess County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Daviess County?
The Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess-Dekalb Regional 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, Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess County have bail?
Yes, Daviess County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Daviess County?
The Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail for more information about the jails in Daviess County.
What options are there to pay bail in Daviess County Missouri?
All Daviess 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 Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail for more information about posting bail in Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess-Dekalb Regional 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.