Taney County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Taney County bail: the Forsyth jail and Branson-area release
Forsyth is the seat of Taney County, but Branson, Hollister, Rockaway Beach, Kirbyville, and Merriam Woods hold most of the people and nearly all of the visitors. Millions of tourists come for the shows, Lake Taneycomo, and Bull Shoals each year. Here's how Taney bail works. Inmate search: Taney County Inmate Search.
Forsyth's Main Street jail
Taney arrests usually lead to the Taney County Jail, 266 Main Street, Forsyth, MO 65653, phone 417-546-7250. The sheriff shares that number, with mail at PO Box 1005, Forsyth, MO 65653.
The Taney circuit clerk
Court mail goes to PO Box 129, Forsyth, MO 65653; phone 417-546-7230. Call about Taney hearing dates and weekday bond posting.
Searching the Forsyth roster
Open the Taney County Inmate Search. A Branson arrest may take time to show, so call Main Street with the legal name and birthdate if it's missing.
Branson police versus Taney deputies
Branson and Hollister have their own police. Someone arrested on a city charge might first go through a city process, while state charges move to Forsyth. Ask the arresting agency whether the case is municipal or county.
Questions for the Forsyth jail
- Was the arrest by Branson or Hollister police, a Taney deputy, Water Patrol, or a trooper on US-65?
- Is the charge a Taney state case or a city ordinance?
- How much Taney bond, and is a Branson surety fine?
- Any warrant out of Stone, Christian, Ozark, Douglas, or Arkansas?
- When is the first Forsyth hearing?
Taney's first 24 hours
Picked up in Branson with no warrant? Missouri gives the Forsyth prosecutor around one day to file a Taney charge or see the person freed. A filed charge puts bail before a 46th Circuit judge; a Taney warrant may already set an amount.
The 46th Circuit
Taney County makes up the 46th Judicial Circuit on its own, so Forsyth judges hear only Taney cases. Most begin in associate court.
How Forsyth judges decide
Rule 33.01 tells Forsyth's judge to favor the least demanding Taney terms likely to secure a return and protect Branson residents and guests. Show and hotel jobs often pay by the hour, which should shape any cash figure.
Taney recognizance bonds
A Forsyth judge can release on a signature. Taney conditions may include no contact, no alcohol, a curfew, staying away from a certain hotel, or check-in calls. Year-round Taney work and family help.
Ways to meet Taney bail
- A Forsyth signature bond.
- Cash for the whole Taney figure.
- Ten percent when the Forsyth order allows it.
- A Branson agent.
- Taney real estate.
- Supervision or GPS.
Taney weekends and holidays
Branson's busy seasons bring lots of weekend arrests, but the 46th Circuit isn't always in session. A Saturday night arrest on Highway 76 may mean waiting on Main Street until a Taney judge is available. Under Rule 33.05, a Taney defense lawyer may press for faster bail review.
Branson and Forsyth bondsmen
Several agents work near the Forsyth jail and in Branson. The agent backs the full Taney amount and charges near ten percent. Many travelers hire one by phone from home; read the contract before signing.
Taney bondsmen must carry a Missouri DCI license.
Taney property bonds
A Branson home or Taney land might back a bond if the 46th Circuit allows. The Forsyth clerk may need the deed, lien details, and value.
Paying on Main Street
Before heading to Forsyth, dial 417-546-7250. Night staff can say what forms of money the Taney jail takes, and weekday staff can say if the clerk's office handles posting instead. A driver's license or other photo ID is needed.
Cards at the Taney jail
Whether Forsyth takes cards wasn't verified. Ask, and get a money order in Branson as a backup.
Who may post Taney bail
Generally any adult with ID. The Taney clerk refunds the name on the receipt.
Leaving the Forsyth jail
When Taney paperwork clears, Main Street staff verify no outside warrant and hand back the booking bag. Branson is about 15 miles west, and cabs or rideshare may be scarce at night.
Tourist arrests in Branson
Visitors arrested for DWI, fights, or theft at Branson attractions are booked under Taney or city charges. Most can post bail and drive home, but must return to Forsyth or Branson for each hearing unless the court allows a lawyer to appear.
DWI on Highway 76 and US-65
Police and troopers patrol the Highway 76 strip and US-65 heavily. Forsyth judges handling a Taney DWI sometimes bar driving entirely, require an ignition device, or order a sobriety bracelet until the case ends.
Lake Taneycomo and Bull Shoals cases
Water Patrol handles boating cases on Taneycomo and Bull Shoals. A boating-while-intoxicated arrest is booked in Forsyth and may come with a no-boating condition.
Holds from Stone, Christian, or Ozark
Taney bail settles only the Taney case. Warrants from Stone, Christian, Ozark, Douglas, or elsewhere need their own process.
Arkansas warrants in Forsyth
Arkansas is just south of Taney. An Arkansas warrant can hold someone on Main Street after Taney bail, with extradition possible. A Forsyth lawyer can explain the options.
Other detainers at Forsyth
State probation, federal agents, or immigration can keep someone in the Taney jail after bail clears.
Branson and Hollister municipal tickets
Branson and Hollister both handle city-code violations in their own courts, and bail there isn't Taney circuit bail. The citation header names the court.
Taney paperwork to keep
Every Forsyth date lives on the Taney release order, and the payer's name lives on the receipt. Snap pictures of both.
A Taney violation example
Imagine a Hollister woman on bond for theft who's ordered to stay out of a Branson outlet mall but is spotted there while working a second job nearby. The Taney prosecutor may seek revocation, and the 46th Circuit judge could hold her in Forsyth, raise bail, or change the terms. Tell the lawyer about such job conflicts early.
Bondsmen surrendering Taney clients
A Branson agent may haul a Taney client back to Main Street and withdraw from the bond if the Branson client dodges contact or seems set to relocate.
Lowering Taney bail
A Taney lawyer can argue that a Hollister lease, a year-round Branson job, and kids at home justify smaller bail.
Taney files on Case.net
Search Case.net for the 46th Circuit; only Taney cases appear there.
Taney refunds
When a Taney case closes and every Forsyth date was kept, Forsyth releases the bond and the Taney clerk sends the deposit to the person on the receipt, less court debts. Allow weeks; call 417-546-7230 with a new address.
Bondsman premiums in Taney
The agent keeps the fee after release. Collateral returns by contract when Forsyth discharges the bond.
Dismissed Taney cases
A Forsyth dismissal closes out Taney bail. Money comes back after whatever the law lets the court keep, and the dismissal paper is worth saving because Taney charges sometimes return.
Missing a Forsyth date
Taney judges usually answer a no-show with a bench warrant. The bond moves toward forfeiture, and a Branson bondsman will start hunting and leaning on the co-signer. Car trouble on US-65? Call the Forsyth lawyer before the docket begins.
Taney juveniles
Children arrested around Branson are routed to Taney's juvenile officer instead. Should a teen be unable to return home, that officer arranges a bed, and parents should phone right away.
Taney public defender
Missouri's defender office covers Taney too. A Branson resident with little income fills out the form, and the attorney assigned can ask Forsyth for realistic bond.
Federal Taney cases
Federal charges from Taney go to Springfield, in the Southern Division of the Western District. A magistrate sets release, not Forsyth. See the Western District site.
Taney bail for a show or hotel worker
Branson shows and hotels run late nights. A curfew that clashes with show hours should go to the Forsyth lawyer, who can ask the judge for terms that fit the job.
Call Forsyth first
Before the drive, dial 417-546-7250 and make sure Forsyth still has your relative, whether the case is Taney or city, the bail amount, any holds, and payment types. For court questions, the Taney clerk picks up at 417-546-7230.
Carry ID and the Forsyth booking number. Use this Branson-area guide as background only; Taney counsel can speak to the real charge.
Taney County Jail
Address:
266 Main Street
Forsyth, MO 63653
Phone:
417-546-7250
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Taney County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Taney County?
Who can set bail in Taney County?
When is bail set in Taney County Missouri?
Does Taney County have bail?
Yes, Taney County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Taney County?
The Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney 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, Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney County have bail?
Yes, Taney County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Taney County?
The Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney County Jail for more information about the jails in Taney County.
What options are there to pay bail in Taney County Missouri?
All Taney 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 Taney County Jail for more information about posting bail in Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney 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.