Gasconade County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Gasconade County bail when the jail is in Steelville
Hermann, the river town known for its wineries, is the county seat of Gasconade County, Missouri, and Owensville is its largest town to the south. Gasconade sends its prisoners to a neighboring county's lockup, so a person arrested in Hermann, Owensville, Bland, Rosebud, or Gasconade will usually be found in Steelville, in Crawford County. Inmate search: Gasconade County Inmate Search.
Where would a Gasconade prisoner be held?
At the Crawford County Jail, 212 South Third Street, Steelville, MO 65565. The number there is 573-775-2125. Tell staff right away that you're asking about a Gasconade arrest.
What about the sheriff in Hermann?
The Gasconade County Sheriff's Office is at 119 E 1st St, Room 22, Hermann, MO 65041, and its phone is 573-486-3880. Deputies there made the arrest and can answer questions about the case paperwork; Steelville has the person.
We didn't confirm separate contact details for Gasconade's circuit clerk, so ask the sheriff's office how to reach the court.
Is the person in custody?
Check the Gasconade County Inmate Search. Because the prisoner sits in another county's building, the record may appear under Crawford's system instead. When in doubt, call Steelville with the full name and birth date and mention Gasconade.
The questions that matter most
- Is the person held in Steelville on a Gasconade case?
- What charges were booked?
- Has bond been set, and what's the amount and kind?
- Does anyone else, Crawford included, want the person kept?
- What's the booking number?
Why is a bond still not set?
The charge may not be filed yet. After an arrest made without a warrant, Missouri allows no more than 24 hours of detention unless prosecutors file, and bail generally waits on that charge. Paperwork moving between Hermann and Steelville can add some time.
If the arrest was on a warrant, the judge may already have set a bond. Steelville or the Hermann sheriff's office can check.
Which court sets Gasconade bail?
Gasconade belongs to the 20th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Franklin and Osage counties. A Gasconade case is heard by the court handling Gasconade matters, typically starting with an associate circuit judge in Hermann, even though the defendant is held in Steelville.
What rule does the judge use?
Supreme Court Rule 33.01 points Missouri judges to the mildest set of terms that reasonably assures a return to court and protects the public. Any cash figure should reflect what the accused can actually afford, so that poverty by itself doesn't keep someone locked up.
Is a signature release possible?
In some cases, yes. A judge may release a defendant on recognizance, meaning a signed promise to appear and no money down, especially for minor charges and people with steady local ties. Conditions such as no-contact orders may be attached.
What kinds of bonds can be ordered?
- Recognizance.
- Full cash.
- A partial cash deposit, when allowed.
- Surety from a state-licensed bail agent.
- Land or a house as security, with the judge's approval.
- Check-ins, testing, or an ankle monitor.
When is the bond hearing?
Timing depends on the Gasconade court's calendar, and housing the defendant in another county adds steps to getting them in front of a judge. A Friday or holiday booking may wait longer. If an amount is set but out of reach, a defense attorney may seek Rule 33.05 review, which shouldn't be left waiting.
Using a bail agent
A surety agent posts the bond and keeps a nonrefundable premium, usually a percentage of the amount. Because the court is in Hermann and the jail in Steelville, ask the agent which places they'll travel to and whether that adds to the cost. Get the rate, fees, collateral terms, and payment plan in writing.
Every Missouri bail agent must be licensed by DCI. Ask to see proof.
Pledging property
A judge on the Gasconade case may accept real estate as bond if there's enough equity. You'll need a deed, a mortgage statement, and proof of value, and it takes time. Agents may also accept property as collateral under their own contracts.
Where can I pay?
Call Steelville at 573-775-2125 and ask whether bond on a Gasconade case can be posted there and in what form. You can also ask the Hermann sheriff's office at 573-486-3880 whether bond can be paid in Gasconade County. Make those calls before you drive, since Steelville and Hermann are a long way apart.
Do they take cards?
Neither Steelville nor the Hermann office could be confirmed as accepting plastic. Treat a money order or cash as the safe bet, and if somebody says a card is fine, ask about the add-on charge first.
Who can post the bond?
Family isn't a requirement. A grown-up with government photo ID can typically put up bail for another person. Since refunds on cash bail go to whoever paid, settle among yourselves whose money it is before the receipt gets written.
Checking on release
Once the bond is in, a phone call to South Third Street can tell you if the release has started. Crawford's staff still finish forms, look once more for outside warrants, and return items taken at intake. Someone will need to drive your relative home from Steelville, so line up that ride ahead of time.
Warrants from Franklin, Osage, Maries, or Phelps
Bail on the Gasconade charge clears that charge alone. Franklin, Osage, Maries, Phelps, Montgomery, and Warren all border or sit near Gasconade, and an open warrant from each can leave your relative waiting in Steelville until that office collects them or its own bail is met. If Crawford happens to have a separate case against the person too, that's yet another matter. Ask staff to name every agency with an interest.
Holds
Beyond warrants, a parole or probation officer or federal immigration agents can ask the jail to keep a person. A Gasconade bond doesn't cancel those requests. Ask about every hold before money changes hands.
City charges in Hermann or Owensville
Officers in Hermann and Owensville can cite people under city ordinances. Those tickets may go before a municipal judge rather than the 20th Circuit, with a separate bail process. Have staff tell you whether each charge is municipal or state.
Keep the papers
After release, you'll have a bond form showing Gasconade court dates plus every rule of release, and a receipt proving the payment. Put both in a single folder. They matter at every hearing and again at refund time.
Breaking a release term
Prosecutors can ask the Gasconade judge to revoke when a condition is violated. The judge might respond with a warrant, a steeper bond, or an order to hold the defendant. Because Gasconade prisoners go to Steelville, a revocation probably means another stay there. Go over each term together, and if one is unworkable, ask the lawyer to seek a change.
When the agent backs out
Surety contracts commonly give the agent the right to return a client to custody, which releases the agent from the bond. That usually follows missed check-ins or signs of flight. Keep the agent posted about phone numbers, addresses, and court dates.
Asking for lower bail
Defense counsel can ask the 20th Circuit in writing for less money or gentler terms. Give the lawyer evidence: pay records from work in Hermann or Owensville, proof of a Gasconade address, and the names of anyone relying on the defendant for support.
Court dates
Look the case up on Case.net by choosing the 20th Circuit and Gasconade County. Franklin and Osage are in the same circuit, so confirm the county on the case before relying on a date.
Cash refunds
Provided the defendant appeared every time, the Gasconade clerk returns cash bail when the case concludes, generally to the depositor. Fines and court costs may be withheld. Allow a few weeks, and keep your address current with the court.
The premium
Premium money is what you paid the agent to guarantee the bond, and it's gone once the bond is posted. Collateral, such as a deed or vehicle title, should be handed back when the bond closes, as the contract describes.
Dismissed charges
When charges are dismissed, the bond is released. Any cash on deposit flows back from the clerk once assessed costs are taken care of. Keep the dismissal paperwork, since some charges can be refiled.
Missed hearings
Missing a Gasconade court date generally produces a warrant, and the posted money may be forfeited. If a bondsman wrote it, recovery staff may go looking, and whoever co-signed may be on the hook. If a real emergency caused it, a lawyer should tell the court quickly.
Minors
Minors are routed to the 20th Circuit's juvenile office rather than the adult bond system, and they may not be held in Steelville at all. Parents should phone that office the same day and ask where their child is and when a detention hearing is set.
Public defender
When money for an attorney isn't there, Missouri's public defender may step in. The request goes in at the first appearance, together with a form about income and expenses. That lawyer can also ask for lower bail on your relative's behalf.
Federal cases
A federal arrest sends the case to St. Louis and the Eastern Division of the Eastern District. Pretrial release is a federal magistrate's call there, and neither Steelville nor Hermann plays any part. Read more on the federal court's Eastern District website.
Does Crawford County decide anything about a Gasconade bond?
Its role is housing. The amount, the type, and any conditions come from the judge on the Gasconade case in the 20th Circuit, and only that court can change them. If staff in Steelville quote you a figure, it's the one the Gasconade court set.
Call Steelville before you go
Before driving anywhere, dial 573-775-2125. Make sure your relative is held there on a Gasconade case, verify the bond, check for holds, and ask what payment works at that hour.
Bring your ID; jot down the booking number too. This guide covers the bail process only; a lawyer can advise on the charge.
Gasconade County Jail
Address:
Gasconade County Jail
Hermann, MO
Phone:
573-775-2125
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Gasconade County
Does Gasconade County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Gasconade County?
Who can set bail in Gasconade County?
When is bail set in Gasconade County Missouri?
Does Gasconade County have bail?
Yes, Gasconade County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Gasconade County?
The Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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, Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade County have bail?
Yes, Gasconade County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Gasconade County?
The Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade County Jail for more information about the jails in Gasconade County.
What options are there to pay bail in Gasconade County Missouri?
All Gasconade 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 Gasconade County Jail for more information about posting bail in Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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 Gasconade 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.