Meigs County Bail BondsmanServing Decatur, Tennessee — 24/7
Compassionate bail bonds in Meigs County. Serving Decatur, Ten Mile, and Georgetown with discreet, professional 24/7 bail bond service.
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Under Tennessee law, professional bail bondsmen charge a flat 10% premium for state residents. Non-residents may pay between 10% and 15%. Use this tool to estimate your costs.
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Local Bail Bond Service in Decatur
Meigs County is a quiet riverside community with its courthouse and jail located in Decatur. Arrests in Meigs County result in booking at the Meigs County Jail before court at the Meigs County Courthouse. We serve Decatur, Ten Mile, Georgetown, and all of Meigs County with compassionate, discreet bail bond service. Our small-town approach means personalized attention for every family, and we work closely with Meigs County officials to post bond and secure release as quickly as possible.
Local Courthouse & Jail Info
17214 TN-58, Decatur, TN 37322
410 River Rd, Decatur, TN 37322
How Much Is Bail in Decatur?
Bail in Meigs County is set by a judge after booking at the Meigs County Jail, and the full amount depends on the charge and the person's history. You do not pay that full amount — Tennessee law lets a licensed bondsman charge a flat 10% premium. For example, a $25,000 bond costs $2,500. After the bond is posted, the defendant is arraigned at the Meigs County Courthouse in Decatur. Call (865) 635-6750 for an exact quote in minutes.
Curtis Burkett — Marine Corps Veteran & Your Meigs County Bondsman
Patriot Bail Bonds was founded by Curtis Burkett, a Marine Corps veteran who came home with a mission: show up for families when they need help most. After seeing too many people sitting in jail simply waiting for their day in court, he started Patriot in 2005 — and he still works every case personally alongside his family, including a son serving in the Marines and a daughter who is a criminal justice graduate.
That's why Decatur families get fast responses, straight answers, and zero judgment — from the first phone call all the way through your day in court at the Meigs County Courthouse.
Families Across Meigs County Trust Us
Amazing customer service worked well getting my son out! Will definitely use again thanks so much!!
Diedra B.
Knoxville, TN
I have worked with this company for quite some time. They are extremely professional, extremely persistent, and will get the job done when needed.
Rob A.
Knoxville, TN
I just wanna say shout out to desiree and Curtis for being there within 30 minutes to another county for me. I called multiple people and they were unable to make a bond for address change recently & this company pulled through💪🏼 thank you and id recommend yall to anyone. Desiree is very nice and was on top of everything.
Melissa L.
Knoxville, TN
How Do Bail Bonds Work in Meigs County?
A bail bond is a guarantee that gets someone out of jail before trial. After an arrest, a judge sets a bail amount. Instead of paying it all, you pay a licensed bondsman a non-refundable 10% premium — set by Tennessee law. The bondsman posts the full bail with the court, and the defendant is released on the promise to appear at every court date.
Arrest and booking
The defendant is booked at the jail, and a judge sets the bail amount based on the charges and flight risk.
Pay the 10% premium
You pay a non-refundable 10% premium and sign a bail agreement with a licensed bondsman.
The bondsman posts the bond
The bondsman guarantees the full bail amount to the court so the defendant can be released.
Release
The defendant is released from jail, usually within 2 to 6 hours of the bond being posted.
Court appearances
The defendant must appear at every court date. If they do, the bond is discharged and nothing more is owed.
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Bail Bonds in Meigs County
Answers to the most common questions about bail bonds in Decatur and Meigs County.
Tennessee law sets a flat 10% premium of the total bond amount for state residents — for example, a $25,000 bond costs $2,500. Non-residents pay between 10% and 15% depending on circumstances. This premium is non-refundable and covers our service for anyone booked at the Meigs County Jail.
Most releases from the Meigs County Jail happen within 2 to 6 hours after the bond is posted, depending on the jail's processing speed and how busy they are at the time. We work as quickly as possible and keep your family updated throughout.
The Meigs County Courthouse is located at 17214 TN-58, Decatur, TN 37322. Anyone arrested in Meigs County will typically have their first court appearance here after being processed at the Meigs County Jail.
Yes. In addition to Decatur and the rest of Meigs County, we regularly serve neighboring counties including Roane, Loudon, and can respond to arrests in any of these areas 24/7.
Meigs County Jail — Visitation, Phone & Inmate Search
Everything a family needs while a loved one is being held, all in one place.
Facility Phone
(423) 334-5268
Call to confirm current details
Visitation
Facility decertified Dec 2025 — call the Sheriff’s Office for current housing.
Inmate Roster
Call the facility at (423) 334-5268 for the current inmate roster.
Custody Alerts
Tennessee VINE tracks custody status free statewide.
vinelink.comor call 1-866-960-6039
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