Nodaway County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Nodaway County bail: the Maryville jail, student cases, and release
Maryville, home of Northwest Missouri State University, is the seat of Nodaway County, Missouri, the state's second-largest county by land, with farm towns like Burlington Junction, Hopkins, Skidmore, Ravenwood, and Elmo spread toward the Iowa line. Many calls about a Nodaway booking come from parents in Kansas City, Omaha, or Des Moines whose son or daughter was arrested near campus. Inmate search: Nodaway County Inmate Search.
Jail on North Vine
Nodaway County arrests are housed at the Nodaway County Jail, 404 N. Vine Street, Maryville, MO 64468, phone 660-582-7451. The sheriff's office answers at the same location.
Court office on North Main
The circuit clerk files bonds, tracks hearing dates, and issues refunds from 305 N Main Street, Maryville, MO 64468, phone 660-582-5431.
Find a booking
Search the Nodaway County Inmate Search. If nothing appears, call Vine Street with the legal name and birth date. A student arrested by Maryville police on a city ordinance may never be booked into the county jail at all.
Ask early
- Is the person at the Nodaway jail?
- Was the arrest by university police, Maryville police, or a deputy?
- Is it a state charge or a city ticket?
- What bail, and of what kind?
- Holds from Iowa or another county?
Waiting on a charge
After a warrantless arrest, Missouri gives prosecutors a single day to file before release. A judge then sets terms. Warrants served in Nodaway frequently list bail.
The 4th Circuit
Nodaway is the largest of five counties in the 4th Judicial Circuit, along with Atchison, Gentry, Holt, and Worth. A Nodaway case usually opens in Maryville before an associate judge.
The legal test
Rule 33.01 limits Maryville judges to terms reasonably needed for the defendant to return and others to stay safe. Paying money isn't required, and a set amount must consider means.
Release on a promise
A Nodaway defendant may sign out on recognizance. Strings may come attached: stay away from a named student, skip alcohol, observe a curfew, phone in each week. Enrollment at Northwest, a job in town, or a family farm nearby show ties.
Forms of release
- Signature.
- Total in cash.
- A cash share, if permitted.
- A bondsman.
- Real estate.
- Supervision.
After a weekend arrest
Football and homecoming weekends bring extra bookings, and those may wait until a weekday judge is available. Should the figure be beyond reach, Missouri's Rule 33.05 lets the defense put it back in front of a judge without a long wait.
Bonding agents for Maryville
Companies in Maryville, St. Joseph, and Savannah may write Nodaway bonds. The agency backs the entire figure for a premium, usually a percentage, which stays with it. Ask about travel charges, collateral, and the co-signer's exposure, especially if a parent out of state is signing.
Missouri bail agents carry a state insurance license; families from Iowa or Nebraska may be unfamiliar with bondsmen, since those states don't use commercial bail.
Land as security
With approval, equity in farmland or a house may secure the bond. A deed, the mortgage balance, and a value are typically required.
Paying
Call the jail at 660-582-7451 first to learn what payment is taken at that time, and on weekdays whether the North Main clerk at 660-582-5431 handles it. Bring photo ID.
Cards
Maryville's card policy is unverified. Check by phone, and pick up a money order as a fallback.
Can a parent from another state post?
Usually any adult with valid identification can pay, including a parent from Iowa or Kansas. The refund is normally issued to whoever's name is on the receipt, so the parent who pays should keep it and give the clerk a mailing address that will work for months.
Release from Vine Street
Paying doesn't open the door instantly. Deputies on Vine Street print a discharge sheet, make sure no other county wants the person, and hand back the phone, wallet, and keys taken at booking. Ask how long that's taking before you leave the dorm or hotel.
College students arrested in Maryville
Northwest students are charged like anyone else. A minor-in-possession or a DWI near campus may be a state charge in Nodaway court or a city ordinance case in Maryville's municipal court, depending on who wrote it and how. Out-of-state parents should find out which court has the case before sending money. The university's student conduct process is separate from criminal court and bail.
Campus police and city police
University police, Maryville police, and the sheriff all make arrests in town. The agency matters because it decides whether the case goes to county court or city court. Ask the officer or check the paperwork.
Iowa warrants
Clarinda, Bedford, and Shenandoah are just north. Iowa paperwork discovered at booking can keep a person in Maryville even once Nodaway's bond clears, and Iowa may then ask for extradition. Counsel can walk through whether waiving or fighting it makes sense.
Holds from Andrew, Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Worth, or Buchanan
Nodaway bail covers Nodaway charges only. Holds from Andrew, Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Worth, or Buchanan keep the person in custody until each is handled.
Detainers
A Missouri parole agent, a Nebraska or Kansas judge, or federal immigration staff may each place a hold that the Nodaway bond leaves standing.
Maryville city court
Maryville keeps its own city court for ordinance tickets, and its judge prices bail independently. A city ticket won't be fixed by paying the county, and the reverse is true too.
Two documents to keep
The release order lists each Maryville court date and condition. The receipt shows the payment. Keep both together and photograph them, especially if the student is heading home for break.
A broken condition
Picture a student ordered not to drink who's caught at a party two weeks later. The prosecutor can ask a 4th Circuit judge to revoke, and the court could answer with new arrest papers, a steeper bond, or detention until the case is over. Conditions that clash with class or a campus job are better raised early through the lawyer.
The agent pulling the bond
Surety agreements commonly let the company return the client to custody and end its guarantee if contact lapses or the client seems ready to leave. Students who move home for summer should tell the agent first.
Asking for a smaller bond
A defense filing can ask the Maryville bench for a lighter figure or looser rules. Enrollment records, a lease, a job, and family support help.
Case.net
Choose the 4th Circuit and Nodaway County on Case.net. Four other counties share this circuit, so read the county carefully.
Refunds
A Nodaway cash bond comes back only after the final ruling, and only if the defendant never missed a setting. Then the North Main clerk sends a check, typically made out to the depositor, minus fines or costs from that file. Several weeks can pass, so list a permanent home address rather than a dorm room.
The premium
A bondsman's fee pays for the guarantee and isn't returned. A car title or other security is handed back on the contract's terms after the Maryville judge discharges the bond.
Dropped charges
When prosecutors drop the case, the bail obligation ends and the deposit is refunded less court costs. Store the dismissal and receipt somewhere safe, since refiling can happen.
Missing a hearing in Maryville
Skip a Maryville setting and the judge will likely sign a warrant and move toward forfeiture. The bondsman then goes looking and sends the bill to the co-signer, who may be a parent several states away. Students should put every court date in their phone, including ones that fall during winter or summer break, and tell their attorney right away if finals, illness, or travel get in the way.
Juveniles
Under-18 arrests are generally handled by the 4th Circuit juvenile office under separate rules. High schoolers who can't go home are sent to a regional youth center. Parents should reach juvenile staff by phone as early as possible.
Appointed defense
A defendant who can't pay a lawyer can request a state-paid defender at arraignment in Maryville and complete the financial questionnaire. Whether a student's parents' income counts can depend on circumstances, so ask the court.
Federal cases
Nodaway is in the Western District of Missouri, and federal cases are heard in the St. Joseph Division, where a magistrate decides release. Vine Street plays no part in federal release; read the Western District website.
Does a Maryville arrest get reported to the university?
Criminal court and campus discipline are separate systems. Northwest may learn of an arrest through campus police or its own policies, and a student conduct case can move ahead regardless of bail. Students should ask their lawyer before making statements to anyone about the incident.
Call Maryville first
Ring 660-582-7451 first. Ask if the student is still in custody, whether the charge is the city's or the county's, how much bail is due and of which kind, any holds from Iowa, and which payments the desk takes.
Have a license and the booking number with you. Treat this page as a broad Nodaway County overview, and get case-specific advice from an attorney.
Nodaway County Jail
Address:
404 N. Vine Street
Maryville, MO 64468
Phone:
660-582-7451
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Nodaway County
Does Nodaway County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Nodaway County?
Who can set bail in Nodaway County?
When is bail set in Nodaway County Missouri?
Does Nodaway County have bail?
Yes, Nodaway County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Nodaway County?
The Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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, Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway County have bail?
Yes, Nodaway County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Nodaway County?
The Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway County Jail for more information about the jails in Nodaway County.
What options are there to pay bail in Nodaway County Missouri?
All Nodaway 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 Nodaway County Jail for more information about posting bail in Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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.