Sainte Genevieve County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Ste. Genevieve County bail: the river-town jail and how release works
Ste. Genevieve, the old French town on the Mississippi, is the seat of Ste. Genevieve County, which also includes Bloomsdale, St. Mary, Zell, and the quarry and farm country along I-55. A small ferry links the town to Modoc, Illinois. Here's how an arrest in Ste. Genevieve County moves to release. Inmate search: Ste. Genevieve County Inmate Search.
1. The Ste. Genevieve jail
Arrestees are booked into the Ste. Genevieve County Jail, 5 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, phone 573-883-5820. The sheriff's office shares the address and phone.
2. The South Third Street clerk
Court records sit with the circuit clerk at 55 S 3rd St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, phone 573-883-2705, for hearing dates and daytime bonds.
3. Is your relative at Basler Drive?
Look on the Ste. Genevieve County Inmate Search. If a Bloomsdale interstate arrest hasn't shown up, ring Basler Drive and spell out the full name plus date of birth.
4. Asking Ste. Genevieve deputies
- Who made the arrest: a county deputy, Ste. Genevieve city police, or a trooper on I-55?
- What charge is booked in Ste. Genevieve?
- Has a judge set bail, and can a bondsman cover it?
- Holds from Perry, St. Francois, Jefferson, or Randolph County, Illinois?
- When is the first Ste. Genevieve hearing?
5. A Ste. Genevieve hold with no bond yet
After a warrantless arrest, deputies can usually keep someone about a day while the county prosecutor decides on charges. A filed case goes to a judge on Third Street for terms; a served Ste. Genevieve warrant may already list bail.
6. Four counties, one circuit
Four counties make up the 24th Circuit: Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Madison, and Washington. Judges rotate, so local court days are scheduled rather than daily.
7. The release rule on Third Street
Missouri Rule 33.01 asks a Ste. Genevieve judge for the least burdensome terms likely to bring the defendant back and keep Zell or St. Mary safe. Cash isn't automatic, and a quarry worker's paycheck should matter when an amount is set.
8. Ste. Genevieve signature bonds
Recognizance lets someone leave Basler Drive on a written pledge. A Ste. Genevieve order might also ban contact with a named person, require sobriety, set a curfew, or demand calls to a supervising officer. Long family roots in the county help.
9. Bail options in Ste. Genevieve
- A signed promise.
- Cash for the whole Ste. Genevieve amount.
- Ten percent down, if allowed.
- A Lead Belt or Jefferson County agent's surety.
- County real estate.
- Monitoring or supervision.
10. When Ste. Genevieve court meets
Because judges cover four counties, a holiday weekend arrest near Bloomsdale can mean days at Basler Drive. A Rule 33.05 motion from counsel asks for earlier review.
11. Bondsmen for Ste. Genevieve
Agents from Farmington, Festus, Perryville, and Cape Girardeau cover this county. A bondsman pledges the full Ste. Genevieve bail and keeps a fee, usually near ten percent. Ask whether the drive to the river adds cost, what collateral is wanted, and what a co-signer risks.
Each must carry a Missouri DCI license; a Chester, Illinois, agent can't post here.
12. Pledging Ste. Genevieve property
A historic-district house or a Bloomsdale farm may secure bail with approval. Bring the Third Street clerk ownership papers, any loan payoff, and a valuation.
13. Paying at Basler Drive
Phone 573-883-5820 to learn what the jail accepts at your arrival hour and whether weekday postings belong at the Third Street clerk. Carry photo ID.
14. Cards and Ste. Genevieve bail
Card acceptance there wasn't confirmed. Ask during that call, and have a money order from Ste. Genevieve or Festus as backup.
15. Who may post in Ste. Genevieve
Grown relatives and friends with identification can typically post at Basler Drive, and Third Street later repays whoever the receipt lists.
16. Leaving the Ste. Genevieve jail
After bail clears, Basler Drive deputies make sure no other agency has a warrant, return belongings, and let the person go. Arrange a ride; the town has little transport.
17. I-55 stops near Bloomsdale
Troopers patrol I-55 between Festus and Perryville, and many Ste. Genevieve arrests are travelers. A driver from Memphis or Chicago can post bail here but must return for every Third Street hearing unless the court allows otherwise.
18. Ferry crossings and Illinois cases
The river ferry runs to Modoc in Randolph County, Illinois. An arrest on the Illinois side is an Illinois case without cash bail; Ste. Genevieve can't take money for it. An Illinois warrant found at Basler Drive can keep someone jailed after local bail, pending extradition.
19. Perry, St. Francois, and Jefferson holds
Ste. Genevieve bail covers only Ste. Genevieve charges. A warrant from Perry, St. Francois, Jefferson, or Madison needs its own answer from that county.
20. Detainers that survive Ste. Genevieve bail
Probation officers, distant judges, and immigration agents can each place holds the Basler Drive bond leaves in place.
21. Ste. Genevieve city tickets
Ste. Genevieve city may process ordinance tickets locally, pricing bail apart from the county, so read the ticket's header.
22. Ste. Genevieve papers
The release order shows each Third Street court day and condition; the bond slip proves who paid. Keep both, with photos.
23. A Ste. Genevieve violation example
Picture a St. Mary man ordered to avoid alcohol who's arrested after a fight at a riverfront festival. Ste. Genevieve's prosecutor then seeks revocation, and the visiting judge could have deputies bring him in, set a higher Ste. Genevieve bond, or keep him at Basler Drive until trial.
24. When a bondsman returns a Ste. Genevieve client
Agents covering this county generally may surrender a client to Basler Drive and end the guarantee if check-ins lapse.
25. Lowering Ste. Genevieve bail
Defense counsel can ask the Third Street court for a smaller bond, citing a Ste. Genevieve home, quarry or plant work, and family.
26. Ste. Genevieve on Case.net
Use Case.net, picking the 24th Circuit and Ste. Genevieve County. St. Francois files dominate that circuit, so check the county.
27. Ste. Genevieve refunds
Once a case finishes with perfect attendance, the bond is discharged and the Third Street clerk mails the cash, generally to the Ste. Genevieve payer, after fines and costs. Allow weeks; update your address at 573-883-2705.
28. The Ste. Genevieve agent's fee
That premium is kept by the bondsman. Collateral returns per the contract once Ste. Genevieve releases the bond.
29. Charges dropped in Ste. Genevieve
A dismissal ends the bond, and the deposit returns less lawful deductions. Save it in case Third Street sees a refiling.
30. Skipping a Ste. Genevieve hearing
Missing a Third Street date in Ste. Genevieve tends to produce an arrest order and a forfeiture notice, and a Festus or Farmington bondsman will chase both the defendant and the person who co-signed. A quick call to counsel before court can head that off.
31. Ste. Genevieve youth
Minors go to the juvenile office serving the 24th Circuit, not adult bail. If home isn't safe, a regional placement may be arranged, so Ste. Genevieve parents should call promptly.
32. Appointed counsel in Ste. Genevieve
A defendant who can't hire a lawyer may request a public defender after filing the state's income form. That attorney can seek a Ste. Genevieve bond within reach.
33. Federal cases from Ste. Genevieve
A Ste. Genevieve federal arrest is heard downriver in Cape Girardeau, where an Eastern District magistrate rules on release; Basler Drive has no role. Visit the Eastern District site.
34. Festival weekends in Ste. Genevieve
Jour de Fête and other town festivals draw big crowds to the historic district. Arrests for public intoxication or fights during those weekends may be city ordinance cases or county charges, and a judge may not be available until the following week. Ask deputies whether bail is already set by a schedule.
35. Ste. Genevieve bail for quarry or plant workers on shift
Many county residents work rotating shifts at the lime quarries and cement plant near Bloomsdale and Ste. Genevieve. A curfew or check-in rule can collide with a night rotation, so ask the defense lawyer to show the judge the schedule and request terms that fit before the next shift starts.
36. Phone Basler Drive first
Call 573-883-5820 before driving. Find out if Basler Drive is still holding your relative, how much Ste. Genevieve bail is and how to post it, any Illinois or county holds, and which payment works. For scheduling, try the clerk at 573-883-2705.
Bring photo ID and the Ste. Genevieve booking number. Use this as an overview of Ste. Genevieve bail, and ask a defense attorney about the actual case.
Sainte Genevieve County Jail
Address:
5 Basler Drive
Ste. Geneieve, MO 63670
Phone:
573-883-5820
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Ste. Genevieve County
Does Ste. Genevieve County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Ste. Genevieve County?
Who can set bail in Ste. Genevieve County?
When is bail set in Ste. Genevieve County Missouri?
Does Ste. Genevieve County have bail?
Yes, Ste. Genevieve County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Ste. Genevieve County?
The Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Sainte Genevieve 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, Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve County have bail?
Yes, Ste. Genevieve County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Ste. Genevieve County?
The Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Sainte Genevieve County Jail for more information about the jails in Ste. Genevieve County.
What options are there to pay bail in Ste. Genevieve County Missouri?
All Ste. Genevieve 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 Sainte Genevieve County Jail for more information about posting bail in Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve 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 Sainte Genevieve 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.