Your Clay County Bail Agent
Mel Poisso
I have over 30 years of bail experience. If you have court I have court! Will be there 24/7 during the entire process.
Leon Hardaway
If you need me, I am here 24/7 and can help you with bail and be sure to answer all your questions. My soul goal is to make sure you know…
Jail Information
Clay County Jail
Booking line: (870) 598-2270
268 S 2nd Ave, Piggott, AR 72454
Call Jail DirectlyGood news: Clay County does not charge a warrant or affidavit fee at posting. Your costs are just the bondsman premium plus the standard $20 booking fee.
Clay County’s two seats — Piggott and Corning — both fall under Triple R Bail Bonds’ service area, with agents Mel Poisso and Leon Hardaway as your local bondsmen. We post at the Clay County Detention Center any time of day, and we know the Clay County deputies and magistrates by name, having worked alongside them since 2005. Arkansas bond premium is 10% of the face value plus standard fees. If you’re calling from Rector or one of the smaller Clay County towns, the phone gets answered the same way: by a licensed agent ready to walk you through the next steps. Dial 870-598-8899 — we’ll tell you the cost, the timeline, and what paperwork you need.
Cities We Serve in Clay County
Piggott, Corning, Rector
Common Questions about Clay County Bail
How much is bail in Clay County?
Bail amounts in Clay County are set by the judge at the bond hearing based on the charges and the defendant’s background. Once bail is set, Triple R’s cost to you is 10% of the bond amount as the premium, plus a $60 bondsman fee and $20 booking fee paid at posting (rounded up to the next $5). Use our bail calculator to compute the exact total for any bond amount.
What jail does Clay County use?
Clay County uses the Clay County Jail located in Piggott, AR. Triple R posts at this jail any time of day or night, including weekends and holidays.
How do I post bond in Piggott, AR?
Call Mel Poisso at 870-598-8899. We’ll quote you the exact total cost, take your information for the paperwork, accept payment, and post the bond directly to the Clay County Jail. Most bonds are posted within 1–2 hours of the call.
Who is the bail bondsman for Clay County?
Mel Poisso is the licensed Triple R Bail Bonds agent serving Clay County. Triple R has been an Arkansas-licensed bail bonding company since 2005. Read more about Mel Poisso.
What if I can’t afford the 10% premium?
Talk to us. Triple R works with families on payment plans — we’d rather get someone home and structure a payment than turn anyone away. Call 870-598-8899 and ask for the agent. The premium itself is set by Arkansas state law and can’t be discounted, but how you pay it can often be flexible.
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