Warren County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Warren County bail: the Warrenton jail and release
Warrenton is the seat of Warren County, a fast-growing county on I-70 west of St. Charles. Wright City, Truesdale, Marthasville, Innsbrook, and part of Foristell fill out the map, and wineries line the Missouri River bluffs to the south. Here's how Warren bail works. Inmate search: Warren County Inmate Search.
West Main in Warrenton
Anyone booked in Warren lands at the Warren County Jail, 104 W. Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383, phone 636-456-4332. Warren's sheriff uses that number from Suite A.
Warren's clerk in Suite G
Find the circuit clerk at 104 W Main Street Ste G, Warrenton, MO 63383, phone 636-456-3363. Suite G sets Warren hearings and takes daytime bond filings.
Searching for a Warrenton inmate
Check the Warren County Inmate Search. If a Wright City arrest isn't listed yet, phone West Main and give the legal name and date of birth.
Warren or St. Charles?
Foristell and the eastern edge of Warren sit right next to St. Charles County. An arrest on the wrong side of the line goes to St. Charles instead. Ask the officer, or check both rosters.
What Warrenton deputies can tell you
- Was it Warrenton or Wright City police, a Warren deputy, or a trooper on I-70?
- What's the Warren charge?
- Is bail set, and will West Main accept a surety?
- St. Charles, Lincoln, Montgomery, Franklin, or Gasconade holds?
- When is the first Warrenton hearing?
Warren's no-warrant window
When Warren officers make a warrantless arrest, state law gives Warrenton roughly a day of custody as the Warrenton prosecutor decides on charges. A filed case puts bail before a 12th Circuit judge; Warren warrants often list a figure.
Warren in the 12th Circuit
The 12th Judicial Circuit joins Warren with Audrain and Montgomery counties. Warrenton cases usually start in Warren associate court, while judges also sit in Mexico and Montgomery City.
Warrenton's release rule
Rule 33.01 asks the Warren judge for the least restrictive terms that will return the defendant to Warrenton and protect people in Wright City or Truesdale. A warehouse or commuting job should shape any cash amount.
Warren signature releases
A Warrenton judge may release on a promise. Warren rules might ban contact with an accuser, ban drinking, set a curfew, or require check-ins. A job in Warren or St. Charles and local family count.
Warren bail forms
- A Warrenton recognizance bond.
- All-cash bail.
- Ten percent when allowed.
- A bondsman's Warren surety.
- Warren real estate.
- Supervision or GPS.
Weekend timing in Warrenton
12th Circuit judges cover three counties, so a Saturday I-70 arrest may keep someone on West Main until a judge reviews it. A Rule 33.05 filing is how Warrenton lawyers seek different Warren terms.
Bondsmen near Warrenton
Agents from Warrenton, Wentzville, St. Charles, and Mexico write Warren bonds. Each guarantees the full amount and keeps about ten percent. Read the co-signer terms before signing.
Warren bondsmen should hold a Missouri DCI license.
Warren property bonds
A Warrenton home or Warren farmland might secure bail if a 12th Circuit judge agrees. Suite G may want the deed, loan balance, and a value.
Paying on West Main
Before driving to Warrenton, ring 636-456-4332. Night staff can say which forms of money the Warren jail handles, and daytime staff can say whether Suite G wants the bond instead. A driver's license or state ID is needed.
Cards at the Warren jail
Card acceptance on West Main wasn't confirmed. Many families stop at a Wright City or Warrenton store for a money order on the way.
Who may post Warren bail
Nearly any grown-up with ID. Keep in mind that Suite G repays whoever the Warren receipt names, so choose that person on purpose.
Leaving West Main
When the Warren bond goes through, deputies run a final warrant check and hand back the booking bag before the Warrenton door opens. Wright City is roughly 10 miles east, and late-night rides are hard to find.
I-70 stops in Warren
Troopers stop many drivers on I-70 near Wright City and Warrenton. A traveler from Columbia or Kansas City booked on West Main can bond out and keep going, though Warren expects them back at each setting unless the judge allows otherwise.
Wine country and Katy Trail visitors
Marthasville and Dutzow sit along the Katy Trail and near wineries. A cyclist or wine-tour guest arrested there is booked in Warrenton. Out-of-towners can usually bond out by phone through an agent, but Warren hearings still require attendance.
Holds from St. Charles or Lincoln
Paying Warren bail does nothing for a St. Charles, Lincoln, Montgomery, Franklin, or Gasconade warrant. Each of those counties needs its own bond or court date.
Illinois and other states
Illinois is less than an hour east. An Illinois warrant can keep someone on West Main after Warren bail; Illinois no longer uses cash bail, so its side works differently. A Warrenton lawyer can explain extradition.
Detainers at the Warrenton jail
A parole officer, U.S. marshal, or immigration agent may ask West Main to keep holding someone even after Warren money is posted.
Warrenton and Wright City municipal tickets
Warrenton, Wright City, and Truesdale each may run a town court for code violations, and their bonds are separate from Warren's circuit. The citation shows which one.
Warren records to save
Suite G's release sheet spells out every Warrenton court setting and rule. The bond receipt lists the payer. Photograph both and file the originals at home.
A Warren violation example
Imagine a Truesdale man on bond for domestic assault who is ordered not to contact his ex, then texts her about their kids. The Warren prosecutor may ask to revoke, and the 12th Circuit judge could hold him on West Main, raise bail, or tighten terms. If custody exchanges are needed, counsel should ask for a court-approved method first.
Bondsmen returning Warren clients
A Wentzville or Warrenton agent who loses touch with a Warren client can usually deliver that client to West Main and walk away from the bond.
Reducing Warren bail
A Warrenton attorney can argue that a Warren mortgage, a Wentzville paycheck, and children at home justify a smaller figure.
Warren files online
On Case.net, pick the 12th Circuit, then Warren. Audrain and Montgomery cases also appear there.
Warren refunds
Once a Warren case wraps up and the defendant made every Warrenton setting, the judge releases the bond. Suite G then sends the deposit to the receipt's payer, holding back any fines or court costs. That can take weeks, so call 636-456-3363 after a move.
Bondsman fees in Warren
A Warren premium pays for the agent's risk and isn't returned. Collateral is released under the contract after Warrenton ends the bond.
Dropped Warren charges
Should the Warrenton prosecutor dismiss, Warren bail is over and Suite G repays what remains after permitted deductions. Hang on to the dismissal, since Warren charges can be filed again.
Missing a Warrenton date
Missing court in Warrenton typically produces a Warren warrant plus a forfeiture motion. The bondsman will start searching and will expect the co-signer's help. A flat tire on I-70 is worth a call to the lawyer before the docket starts.
Warren juveniles
Warren minors go before the 12th Circuit's juvenile officer instead of an adult judge. When a Warrenton teen can't return home, that officer handles placement, so parents should phone quickly.
Warren public defender
Warren residents who can't hire counsel can apply to Missouri's defender office. The Warrenton attorney assigned may ask the judge for a bond within the family's reach.
Federal Warren cases
Federal charges from Warren go to the Eastern Division of Missouri's Eastern District in St. Louis. A magistrate sets release, not Warrenton. See the Eastern District site.
Warren bail for a St. Louis commuter
Many Warren residents drive to St. Charles or St. Louis for work. A Warrenton judge may weigh that job when setting terms. Bring a pay stub or employer letter to the bail hearing.
Warren bail during the county fair
Summer fair season brings big crowds to Warren. A fair-night arrest follows the usual Warren process, and minors go to juvenile court.
Call Warrenton first
Dial 636-456-4332 and check that West Main still holds your relative, how much Warren bail is set, whether other agencies have holds, and how money is taken. Suite G handles court questions on 636-456-3363.
Have photo ID and the Warrenton booking number. Use this as general Warren background; a defense lawyer can apply it to the real case.
Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Warren County
The Warren County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Warren County.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
- You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Warren County, or in some cases the state of Missouri, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Warren County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in Missouri is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less. So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
- Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Warren County Jail, or the courthouse in Warren County where the offense took place.
Call 636-456-4332 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Warren County inmate locator.
Warren County Jail
Address:
104 W. Main Street
Warrenton, MO 63383
Phone:
636-456-4332
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Warren County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Warren County?
Who can set bail in Warren County?
When is bail set in Warren County Missouri?
Does Warren County have bail?
Yes, Warren County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Warren County?
The Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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, Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County have bail?
Yes, Warren County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Warren County?
The Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County Jail for more information about the jails in Warren County.
What options are there to pay bail in Warren County Missouri?
All Warren 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 Warren County Jail for more information about posting bail in Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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.