McDonald County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
McDonald County bail: the Pineville jail, three-state holds, and release
Pineville is the seat of McDonald County, Missouri, the state's far southwest corner, where Anderson, Noel, Lanagan, and Southwest City sit along the Elk River and the borders with Arkansas and Oklahoma are minutes away. That geography shapes bail here more than most places, because a single booking can turn up warrants from three states. Inmate search: McDonald County Inmate Search.
The Pineville jail
People charged in McDonald County are held at the McDonald County Jail, 300 East 7th Street, Pineville, MO 64856, phone 417-223-4319. The sheriff's mail goes to PO Box 68, 502 Main St, Pineville, MO 64856.
Circuit clerk
McDonald case files, bond postings during the week, and cash refunds are handled by the clerk at PO Box 157, Pineville, MO 64856, phone 417-223-7512.
Find the person
Search the McDonald County Inmate Search. If the name hasn't posted, the Pineville jail can check by legal name and birth date.
Ask these on the phone
- Is the person in Pineville, or held in Benton County, Arkansas, or Delaware County, Oklahoma?
- What McDonald charge is listed?
- Bond amount and type?
- Any out-of-state holds?
- Booking number?
Why no bond is listed yet
Arrests without a warrant give Missouri prosecutors one day to decide on charges while the person waits. Once something is filed, a judge sets terms. A McDonald warrant often shows the bond on its face.
The 40th Circuit
McDonald and Newton counties share the 40th Judicial Circuit. McDonald cases usually open in Pineville with an associate judge reviewing release.
The Missouri standard
Missouri's Rule 33.01 limits a judge to only what's reasonably needed so the defendant returns and the public is protected. Money isn't the default, and any amount has to weigh the defendant's finances.
Recognizance
A McDonald defendant may be released after signing a promise, sometimes with terms like no contact, sobriety, a curfew, or reporting in. Work at a poultry plant in Noel or Southwest City, a lease in Anderson, and family nearby all count.
Kinds of bonds
- Signature.
- Full cash.
- Partial cash when ordered.
- Surety.
- Property.
- Monitoring or supervision.
Delays over a weekend
A Friday arrest may wait in Pineville until the next court day. Terms that can't be met can go back to a judge on a Rule 33.05 motion, which courts take up quickly.
Bondsmen
Agents from Neosho, Joplin, and Pineville may write McDonald bonds. The agency pledges the full amount and keeps a premium, commonly a percentage, that never comes back. Check whether there's a travel charge to Pineville, what collateral is wanted, and what you're promising as a co-signer.
Missouri's insurance department licenses bondsmen. An Arkansas or Oklahoma license doesn't cover a Missouri bond, so ask for a Missouri number.
Land as security
A judge can accept equity in a house or farm as bail. Bring a deed, a payoff statement, and proof of value. Most families find an agent faster.
Paying the bond
Call the jail at 417-223-4319 first and find out what money it accepts when you plan to arrive, and whether a weekday bond goes to the clerk at 417-223-7512. Bring photo ID.
Cards
Pineville's card policy is unknown to us. Ask, and keep a money order in hand.
Who can post
An adult with ID. The refund usually returns to the receipt name.
Release
After posting, staff complete release, check holds, and return property. A call ahead helps you time the drive.
Arkansas warrants
Bella Vista, Gravette, and the rest of Benton County, Arkansas, are just south of the line. A warrant from Arkansas found at booking can keep someone in Pineville after the McDonald bond is posted, and an extradition process may follow. Some people waive it to get moving; others contest. Talk it over with a lawyer before signing anything.
Oklahoma warrants
Southwest City borders Delaware County, Oklahoma, and Grove and Jay are a short drive. An Oklahoma hold works much like an Arkansas one: McDonald bail doesn't release it, and the other state must arrange transport or its own bond.
Holds from Newton, Barry, or Jasper
Neighboring Missouri counties also issue warrants. A hold from Newton, Barry, Jasper, or Lawrence keeps the person jailed until that county's case is addressed.
Detainers
Missouri probation and parole, federal immigration officers, and courts elsewhere can each request a hold. McDonald bail doesn't affect them.
City court cases
Towns like Anderson, Noel, Southwest City, and Pineville may send local ordinance tickets to a town court, where bail is a separate matter. Before handing over money, learn whether the ticket came from a town officer or a deputy.
Bond paperwork
Keep the release order showing each Pineville hearing and rule and the receipt for the payment. Snapping pictures of them guards against a lost glovebox copy.
Violating release terms
Imagine a Noel defendant ordered not to drink gets stopped after a few beers. The prosecutor can ask a 40th Circuit judge to revoke. The judge may order a new arrest, raise bail, or keep the person until trial. If a rule conflicts with a plant shift, the lawyer can ask to adjust it early.
Agent surrender
A bonding company can usually bring its client back to East 7th Street and cancel the bond if contact stops or flight seems likely, including a move across the state line. Keep the agent informed.
Lowering bail
Defense counsel can file for a reduced bond or easier terms. Pay stubs, a McDonald address, and proof of dependents help.
Case.net
Type the name into Case.net after selecting the 40th Circuit and McDonald County. Newton County files share that circuit, so read the county on every entry before trusting a hearing date.
Cash bail refunds
Once the case is finished and every hearing was attended, the court discharges the bail and the McDonald clerk returns the money, usually to the depositor. Fines, costs, or restitution may be taken out. Allow some weeks and keep your address current, especially if you live in Arkansas or Oklahoma.
The premium
Paid to the bondsman for the guarantee, it isn't refunded. A truck title or deed handed over as security goes back to you under the contract after the Pineville judge lets the bond go.
Dismissals
When McDonald prosecutors drop a case, the bail obligation ends with it, and cash on deposit returns after court deductions. Keep the dismissal and receipt; refiling sometimes happens.
Missing court in Pineville
A defendant who skips a Pineville setting can expect a warrant and a move toward forfeiture. Bonding companies that lose money that way go looking for their client and lean on the co-signer. Because many McDonald families work across the state line or far from town, line up rides early and call the lawyer the moment something goes wrong.
Juveniles
Teenagers arrested here are typically routed to the 40th Circuit's juvenile staff, which has procedures quite unlike adult bond. Youths who can't go home are placed in juvenile detention, which may be outside McDonald County. A parent's first call should go to the juvenile office asking where their son or daughter is being kept and the court date.
Public defender
State-funded lawyers are available to McDonald defendants who can't pay. Tell the Pineville judge at arraignment, fill out the income sheet, and the assigned attorney can push for bail the family can reach.
What if the defendant works in Arkansas?
Commuting to jobs in Bentonville, Rogers, or Springdale is common here. A release order may allow it, but some judges limit travel outside Missouri. Read the order, and if it restricts leaving the state, the lawyer can ask the judge for permission to keep working.
Can a McDonald bond be posted from Arkansas or Oklahoma?
The money has to reach the Pineville jail or the McDonald clerk, so someone usually has to come in person or hire a Missouri-licensed bondsman. Ask the jail whether any remote payment option exists before driving.
How long can the case last?
Simple misdemeanors may wrap up in a few months, while felonies often take longer. The bond and every condition stay in force the whole time, so a defendant should keep the lawyer and the court updated on address and phone changes, including a move to another state.
Federal cases
A federal arrest in McDonald County belongs to Missouri's Western District. Those cases are heard in Joplin at the Southwestern Division, where a magistrate judge sets release. Federal bail can't be paid at the Pineville jail. The Western District website explains the process.
Call Pineville first
Ring 417-223-4319 before setting out. Ask if your relative is still booked there, what bail is owed and of which kind, whether Arkansas, Oklahoma, or another Missouri county has placed a hold, and what payment the window takes.
Carry a driver's license plus the booking number. Treat this as a broad McDonald County overview; anything about the charge itself belongs with an attorney.
McDonald County Jail
Address:
300 East 7th Street
Pineville, MO 64856
Phone:
417-223-4319
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in McDonald County
Does McDonald County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in McDonald County?
Who can set bail in McDonald County?
When is bail set in McDonald County Missouri?
Does McDonald County have bail?
Yes, McDonald County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in McDonald County?
The McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald 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, McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald County have bail?
Yes, McDonald County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in McDonald County?
The McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald County Jail for more information about the jails in McDonald County.
What options are there to pay bail in McDonald County Missouri?
All McDonald 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 McDonald County Jail for more information about posting bail in McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald 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.