Bail is the amount set by a Wake County magistrate that allows an arrested person to be released from jail while their case is pending. It ensures they return to court.

A bail bond is a lower-cost alternative to paying the full bail amount. Instead of posting thousands of dollars in cash, you pay a licensed Raleigh bail bondsman a percentage (15% in most cases), and the bond agent guarantees the court that the defendant will appear.

After an arrest, the defendant goes before a magistrate at the Wake County Detention Center (Hammond Road). Bail is set based on the charge, criminal history, ties to the community, and risk factors.

A bondsman posts the bond at the jail, completes paperwork, guides you through the process, and ensures release from the Wake County Detention Center—usually within hours.

Bail is the full amount set by the magistrate at the Wake County Detention Center. A bail bond is when a licensed Raleigh bail bondsman posts that bail for you in exchange for a smaller fee, usually 15% of the total, so you don’t have to pay the entire amount to the court.

Raleigh Bail Bonds offers flexible bail bond payment plans in Raleigh and all of Wake County. We provide 0% interest financing with low down payments, including 5% down options on larger bonds, and approvals are based on employment history and having a qualified cosigner.

Most payment plans require a cosigner who is at least 25 years old, has been employed for around two years, earns at least $4,000 per month, and maintains an active checking account. When collateral is needed, we accept cash or residential property only—no vehicles, jewelry, stocks, or commercial property.

Families choose Raleigh Bail Bonds because we focus on fast approvals, clear pricing, and local expertise in Raleigh and Wake County. We understand the Wake County court and jail system, offer 5% down options on qualifying larger bonds, and provide confidential, respectful service 24 hours a day.

If the defendant wants to be released before their court date, bail must be posted. Without bail, they remain in custody at the Wake County Detention Center, which can affect work, family responsibilities, and their ability to prepare for court with an attorney.

Collateral is returned once the case is finished as long as the defendant appears for all scheduled court dates and follows the conditions of the bond. Collateral is only at risk if the defendant fails to appear or violates those conditions.

To get started, we usually need the defendant’s full name, the bond amount, basic information about the charges, and your contact information. We will also ask for details about the cosigner, including age, income, and employment, so we can review eligibility.

Release times depend on how busy the jail is, but once the bond is approved and posted, most releases from the Wake County Detention Center are processed in about one to three hours.

Yes. We regularly assist Spanish-speaking families who need bail bonds in Raleigh and Wake County, and we can explain the process clearly in Spanish when needed.

Yes. You can start the process online at any time by completing our secure bail bond application. Once we review and approve it, we finalize the bond and move quickly to post it at the Wake County Detention Center.

A missed court date, also called a Failure to Appear (FTA), can result in a warrant, additional charges, and possible bond revocation. If this happens, contact Raleigh Bail Bonds immediately so we can review the situation and advise you on next steps.

You can expect professional, confidential help from experienced Raleigh bondsmen who understand the Wake County system. We guide you through each step of the bail process, keep you informed, and stay available for questions until your loved one’s case is resolved.