St. Francois County Detention Facility Inmate Bail & Bonds
St. Francois County bail: the Doubet Road facility and release in the Lead Belt
Farmington is the seat of St. Francois County, the old Lead Belt south of St. Louis, where Park Hills, Desloge, Bonne Terre, Leadington, Bismarck, and Leadwood sit along U.S. 67. Several state prisons are here too, which confuses families; county bail runs through one county facility. Inmate search: St. Francois County Inmate Search.
Doubet Road in Farmington
County arrestees go to the St. Francois County Detention Facility, 1550 Doubet Rd., Farmington, MO 63640, phone 573-756-3252. This guide didn't confirm a separate sheriff listing, so that line is the first call.
The Farmington circuit clerk
St. Francois court files are at 1 N Washington St Ste. 303, Farmington, MO 63640, phone 573-756-4551, for hearing dates, filings, and weekday postings.
County jail, not a state prison
Farmington Correctional Center and the reception center in Bonne Terre are state prisons run by the Missouri Department of Corrections. Someone newly arrested on a St. Francois charge is held on Doubet Road, and bail is posted there or with the Washington Street clerk, never at a prison.
Is someone on Doubet Road?
Use the St. Francois County Inmate Search. If a Desloge or Bismarck arrest isn't showing, phone Farmington and give the arrestee's legal name and birthdate.
Asking Doubet Road staff
- Which agency: Farmington, Park Hills, Desloge, or Bonne Terre police, a deputy, or a trooper on U.S. 67?
- Is the person still at a city station or already on Doubet Road?
- What St. Francois charge, bail figure, and type?
- Holds from Washington, Jefferson, Ste. Genevieve, Iron, or Madison?
- First St. Francois court date?
Park Hills and Farmington city courts
Farmington, Park Hills, Desloge, Bonne Terre, and other Lead Belt towns may hear ordinance cases in municipal courts with their own bail. A state charge goes to the 24th Circuit. Ask which court has the ticket before paying.
St. Francois without a bail amount
After a warrantless arrest, Missouri lets police keep someone about a day while the St. Francois prosecutor considers charges. Once the St. Francois complaint is filed, a Farmington judge decides release, though anyone picked up on a Lead Belt warrant might find the amount already written there.
The 24th Circuit
St. Francois is the largest county in the 24th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Madison, Ste. Genevieve, and Washington. Farmington cases typically begin in associate court.
Setting release in Farmington
Rule 33.01 limits a St. Francois judge to terms reasonably needed for a return to Farmington court and for the safety of Leadington or Bismarck residents. Money bail isn't automatic, and a Lead Belt paycheck should guide the number.
Out on a St. Francois promise
Recognizance is possible. A Farmington order can also require keeping away from a Park Hills address, sobriety testing, a curfew, or pretrial supervision. Work at a Farmington hospital or a Desloge business counts.
St. Francois bail forms
- Recognizance.
- Full cash on Doubet Road.
- Ten percent down where allowed.
- A Lead Belt agent's surety.
- St. Francois real estate.
- GPS or supervision.
When Farmington court sits
Court runs most weekdays, but a Friday night arrest in Bonne Terre may stay on Doubet Road through the weekend. Rule 33.05 lets a lawyer seek a fresh St. Francois bail review.
Lead Belt bondsmen
Agents in Farmington and Park Hills write many St. Francois bonds, and some come from Festus or Potosi. A bondsman promises the court the full bail and keeps a fee, commonly near ten percent. Ask about collateral and a co-signer's duty.
Missouri's DCI licenses each bail agent.
A St. Francois property bond
Leadwood acreage or a Farmington home could stand behind a St. Francois bond with court approval, and the Washington Street clerk generally needs a deed, liens, and value proof.
Paying on Doubet Road
Call 573-756-3252 to learn what the detention facility accepts at your arrival time and whether weekday postings go to the clerk downtown. Bring photo ID.
St. Francois and cards
Card acceptance and fees at Doubet Road weren't confirmed. Ask, and keep a Farmington money order as backup.
Who posts St. Francois bail
An adult with ID usually may. The Farmington court tends to refund the name on the St. Francois receipt.
Out of Doubet Road
After bail is accepted, Doubet Road deputies check for other agencies' warrants, give back property, and release the defendant at the facility on Farmington's edge. Arrange a ride in advance.
U.S. 67 arrests
U.S. 67 carries St. Louis-area traffic through Bonne Terre, Park Hills, and Farmington. Stops by troopers or deputies there are common. A traveler can post St. Francois bail, but each Farmington date requires attendance unless excused.
Washington, Jefferson, and Ste. Genevieve holds
A St. Francois bond settles St. Francois charges alone. Warrants from Washington, Jefferson, Ste. Genevieve, Iron, or Madison must be handled with those counties.
Out-of-state warrants on Doubet Road
An Illinois or other state warrant found at a Farmington booking can hold someone after St. Francois bail, and extradition paperwork may follow; a Farmington lawyer can say whether to fight or waive it.
Probation and immigration in St. Francois
A St. Francois bond doesn't erase a probation detainer, another court's warrant, or an immigration hold. Because many people on state parole live in the Lead Belt, parole holds are common here.
St. Francois papers to save
The Farmington release order lists every court date and condition; the receipt shows who paid. Keep originals and photographs.
A St. Francois violation
Picture a Desloge woman on a sobriety order who fails a test at pretrial services. Farmington's prosecutor asks to revoke, and a 24th Circuit judge may order her arrested, raise her bond, or keep her on Doubet Road until trial. Talk to counsel about a hard-to-meet testing schedule before it causes a miss.
Farmington agents and surrender
A Park Hills or Farmington agent can generally hand a client back to Doubet Road and end the guarantee once check-ins stop.
Lower bail in Farmington
A defense lawyer can ask for reduced St. Francois bail or easier terms, supported by proof of a local home and job.
St. Francois on Case.net
At Case.net, select the 24th Circuit and St. Francois County. Madison, Ste. Genevieve, and Washington share the circuit, so confirm the county.
St. Francois refunds
When the case ends and every Farmington hearing was attended, the judge discharges the bond and the Washington Street clerk returns cash, generally to the St. Francois payer after fines and costs come out. Several weeks is normal, so report address changes to 573-756-4551.
The Lead Belt premium
The bondsman keeps the fee. Pledged collateral returns under the contract after the St. Francois court releases the bond.
A dropped St. Francois case
Dismissal ends bail; a cash deposit comes back after permitted deductions. Keep the dismissal, since Farmington prosecutors may refile.
Missing a Farmington date
Skipping a St. Francois hearing generally means the Farmington judge issues a warrant and starts forfeiture, and a Lead Belt bondsman goes looking for the client while pressing the co-signer for money. Warn your defense attorney the day a conflict appears.
St. Francois youth
St. Francois children are handled by Farmington's juvenile officers instead of the adult bond system. When a Park Hills teen has no safe home, juvenile staff may find a regional bed, so Lead Belt parents should phone that office early.
A St. Francois public defender
A state public defender office works out of Farmington. St. Francois defendants unable to hire a lawyer can fill out the income form and ask the judge for one when the case first comes up.
Federal cases from St. Francois
A federal arrest from the Lead Belt heads north to the downtown St. Louis courthouse, where a magistrate rules on release; Doubet Road has nothing to do with it. Read more on the Eastern District site.
Visiting someone at a state prison versus Doubet Road
Families sometimes drive to the Bonne Terre or Farmington prisons looking for a newly arrested relative. Those facilities hold people already sentenced to state custody. A fresh St. Francois arrest stays at the county facility on Doubet Road, where visiting rules, any video visits, and bail are handled. Call ahead to learn the visiting schedule.
Call Doubet Road before driving
Before the drive, ring 573-756-3252. Check that Doubet Road still holds your relative, how much St. Francois bail is set and whether an agent may post it, whether parole or another county has a hold, and what the facility accepts as payment. For hearing dates, Washington Street's clerk answers at 573-756-4551.
A photo ID and the St. Francois booking number will speed things up. Consider this a general primer; a Farmington defense attorney can judge the real charge.
St. Francois County Detention Facility
Address:
1550 Doubet Rd.
Farmington, MO 63640-7020
Phone:
573-756-3252
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in St. Francois County
Does St. Francois County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in St. Francois County?
Who can set bail in St. Francois County?
When is bail set in St. Francois County Missouri?
Does St. Francois County have bail?
Yes, St. Francois County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in St. Francois County?
The St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois County Detention Facility 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, St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois County have bail?
Yes, St. Francois County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in St. Francois County?
The St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois County Detention Facility for more information about the jails in St. Francois County.
What options are there to pay bail in St. Francois County Missouri?
All St. Francois 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 St. Francois County Detention Facility for more information about posting bail in St. Francois 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 St. Francois 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 St. Francois County Detention Facility 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.