Reynolds County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Reynolds County bail: Centerville's jail and release in the Black River hills
Centerville, one of Missouri's smallest county seats, anchors Reynolds County, a forested stretch of the eastern Ozarks that holds Ellington, Lesterville, Bunker, and Redford along the Black River. Summer floaters, campers, and deer hunters swell the population, and an arrest here can mean a long drive for family. Inmate search: Reynolds County Inmate Search.
Green Street in Centerville
Reynolds bookings go to the Reynolds County Jail, 2319 Green Street, Centerville, MO 63633. Its phone is 573-648-2491. The sheriff receives mail at PO Box 16, Centerville, MO 63633.
Contacting the Reynolds court
This guide couldn't confirm a circuit clerk number for Centerville. Green Street deputies know the Reynolds court's contact details, and Reynolds filings also appear on Case.net.
Checking for a Reynolds booking
Try the Reynolds County Inmate Search. A tiny jail may post slowly, so when a Lesterville float-trip arrest doesn't appear, phone Centerville and spell the person's legal name and birthdate.
What Centerville deputies can tell you
- Who arrested: a Reynolds deputy, Ellington police, a conservation agent, or the Water Patrol?
- Is the person on Green Street, or housed in another county's jail?
- What Reynolds charge, and is there a bail figure yet?
- Is a Reynolds bondsman allowed, or only cash?
- Any Iron, Shannon, Wayne, Dent, or Carter holds?
Arrested on the Black River
Float season brings arrests near Lesterville for drinking, fights, and drugs at campgrounds and on the water. Water Patrol troopers or Reynolds deputies may make them. Those cases are filed in Reynolds and set in Centerville, even if the floater lives in St. Louis.
Waiting on a Reynolds charge
Missouri allows police to hold a warrantless arrestee for about a day while the Reynolds prosecutor decides whether to file. Once a complaint is filed, a judge sets terms. A served Reynolds warrant often carries bail already.
Five counties, one circuit
Reynolds belongs to the 42nd Judicial Circuit with Crawford, Dent, Iron, and Wayne. Judges rotate, so Centerville court days are few.
How Reynolds bail gets decided
Rule 33.01 asks a Centerville judge to use only the conditions that are reasonably needed to get a Reynolds defendant back and to keep Ellington or Bunker residents safe. Money isn't presumed, and a logging or seasonal worker's income should count.
Out on a Reynolds promise
Recognizance lets someone leave Green Street by signing a pledge to return. A Reynolds order can also forbid contact with a named camper, ban drinking, set a curfew, or require calls to a supervising officer. Owning land near Redford is a point in favor.
Reynolds release paths
- Signing out on recognizance.
- Paying the whole figure in cash.
- Ten percent down, when the order allows.
- Hiring a bail agent.
- Pledging Reynolds land.
- Supervision or a monitor.
Days in Centerville before a hearing
Because 42nd Circuit judges cover five counties, someone arrested on a holiday weekend at Lesterville can sit on Green Street several days. A Rule 33.05 motion from a Reynolds lawyer may speed review.
Finding a bondsman for Reynolds
Few agents are based in the county. Bondsmen from Ironton, Poplar Bluff, Piedmont, or Salem may take Reynolds cases. They promise the court the full bail and charge a fee, usually near ten percent, that stays theirs. Ask about mileage, security, and what the co-signer risks.
Every bail agent working Reynolds needs a Missouri DCI license.
Reynolds timberland as bail
Owners of a Centerville house or Reynolds timber acreage may offer it as security if the judge approves. Deeds, lien records, and a value estimate are usually requested.
How to pay at Green Street
Call 573-648-2491 before the drive. Ask what form of payment Centerville takes at the hour you'll show up and whether weekday postings belong with the court office. Carry a photo ID.
Card payments in Reynolds
Whether the Centerville jail takes cards wasn't confirmed, so check on the call and carry a money order from Ellington or a larger town, since options in Centerville are limited after dark.
Posting for a Reynolds defendant
An adult with ID usually may. The court tends to refund the name printed on the Reynolds receipt.
Release from Green Street
After a Reynolds bond is approved, deputies verify there are no outside warrants, return belongings, and let the person go in Centerville. Cell coverage is spotty in these hills, so settle pickup plans ahead.
Holds from Iron, Shannon, and Wayne
A Reynolds bond settles Reynolds charges and nothing more. A hold from Iron, Shannon, Wayne, Dent, Carter, or Butler must be dealt with separately.
Out-of-state visitors and warrants
Floaters and hunters come from Illinois, Arkansas, and beyond. A warrant from another state found at a Centerville booking can keep them jailed after Reynolds bail, and that state may move to extradite. A lawyer can explain waiver.
Detainers Reynolds bail can't clear
Probation agents, faraway courts, and immigration officials may each lodge a hold that the Centerville bond leaves in place.
Conservation and game violations
Poaching or deer-season citations from conservation agents usually go to Reynolds circuit court. Some carry a fixed bond or a fine schedule. Ask the agent what's required before assuming a jail visit.
Ellington city tickets
Ellington may hear ordinance cases in a municipal court that sets its own bail. Check the ticket to see which court issued it.
Reynolds documents to keep
The Centerville release order spells out court days and rules, and the receipt proves who paid. Save both and snap photos.
A Reynolds violation, step by step
Say a Bunker man ordered to stay sober is cited for drinking at a Lesterville campground. The Reynolds prosecutor files to revoke. A 42nd Circuit judge can then order his arrest, set a tougher bond, or keep him in Centerville until trial. Ask counsel about any term that clashes with timber work.
When a bondsman surrenders a Reynolds client
Agents writing Centerville bonds generally may return the person to Green Street and drop the guarantee if calls go unanswered or flight seems likely.
Getting Reynolds bail reduced
A defense attorney can ask the Centerville court for a smaller amount or lighter terms, pointing to Reynolds roots, work, and family.
Reynolds on Case.net
Search Case.net under the 42nd Circuit, then Reynolds County. Four other counties share that circuit, so be sure the result says Reynolds.
Getting cash back from Reynolds
After the case wraps up with no missed dates, the judge releases the bond and the Reynolds court returns the cash, usually to whoever paid, minus fines or costs. It may take weeks to arrive; tell the court if your address changes.
The Reynolds bondsman's premium
An agent's fee is earned once the defendant leaves Green Street. Collateral is given back per the agreement after Centerville discharges the bond.
A dismissed Reynolds case
A Reynolds dismissal ends the bond, and posted cash comes back less permitted deductions. Keep the dismissal handy, because charges can be refiled.
Missing court in Centerville
A no-show on a Reynolds date tends to bring a warrant and forfeiture. The agent may search for the client and ask the co-signer to pay. Mountain roads and floods can delay travel, so call the lawyer the moment a problem appears.
Reynolds youth
Young people are handled by the juvenile office of the 42nd Circuit rather than adult bail. If going home isn't safe, a Centerville juvenile officer might arrange a regional placement for the Reynolds teen, so parents should reach the juvenile officer promptly.
Appointed counsel in Centerville
At the first Centerville appearance, a Reynolds defendant with little money may fill out the state form and ask the judge to appoint a public defender, who can then argue that bail fits what a timber or seasonal paycheck covers.
Federal arrests from Reynolds
Federal cases from Reynolds go to Cape Girardeau, the Southeastern Division of Missouri's Eastern District. A magistrate there decides release, and Centerville doesn't handle federal bail. Visit the Eastern District site for details.
Deer season arrests in Reynolds
Opening weekend of firearms deer season draws hunters from across Missouri and neighboring states into Reynolds woods. A firearms or alcohol arrest during that rush may wait longer for a Centerville judge. A hunter from out of state can post Reynolds bail and leave Missouri only if the release order permits it, and must come back for every hearing.
Phone Centerville first
Ring 573-648-2491 before the trip. Confirm that Green Street still houses your relative, the Reynolds bail figure and who may post it, any Iron, Shannon, or out-of-state warrant, and which payment works in Centerville.
Bring identification and the Reynolds booking number. This page covers Reynolds bail in general; a defense lawyer can speak to the actual Centerville charge.
Reynolds County Jail
Address:
2319 Green Street
Centerville, MO 63633
Phone:
573-648-2491
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Reynolds County
Does Reynolds County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Reynolds County?
Who can set bail in Reynolds County?
When is bail set in Reynolds County Missouri?
Does Reynolds County have bail?
Yes, Reynolds County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Reynolds County?
The Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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, Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds County have bail?
Yes, Reynolds County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Reynolds County?
The Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds County Jail for more information about the jails in Reynolds County.
What options are there to pay bail in Reynolds County Missouri?
All Reynolds 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 Reynolds County Jail for more information about posting bail in Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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.