Local Bail Bonds
If someone you care about has been arrested, you do not need to understand the entire bail process before asking for help.
Start with the person's name and where they are being held. A licensed bail agent can help confirm the available bond information, explain what is needed, and tell you what happens next.
GETTING STARTED
What Information Do I Need?
You do not need every detail before contacting us. Start with what you know.
If the person was arrested in Wake County, you can also use the Wake County Inmate Search.
Start With These
- Defendant's full legal name
- Date of birth
- Where they are being held or the county of arrest
- Your name and best contact number
Helpful If You Know It
- Bond amount
- Bond type
- Charges
UNDERSTANDING THE SERVICE
When Can a Bail Bondsman Help?
When a secured bond has been set and a bail bondsman can be used, a licensed bail agent can post a surety bond on behalf of the defendant instead of the family posting the full secured bond amount in cash.
Before anything is signed, the agent reviews the bond, explains the cost and requirements, and completes the necessary paperwork.
WHO HANDLES WHAT?
Who Handles Each Part of the Bail Process?
Knowing who controls each part of the process can make the next steps easier to understand.
Judicial Official
A judicial official determines the conditions of pretrial release, including whether a bond is required and the amount.
Amistad does not set or change the bond.
Amistad Bail Bonds
We confirm the available bond information, review the application, explain the requirements, prepare the agreement, and post the bond once everything is approved and completed.
The Detention Facility
After the bond is accepted, the jail or detention facility completes its release procedures.
The detention facility controls the order and timing of release.
THE BOND PROCESS
What Happens After You Contact Us?
- STEP 1
Confirm the Bond
We review the custody information, bond type and amount, and other available information that may affect the bond.
- STEP 2
Complete the Application
The person arranging the bond provides the information needed for the application and approval review.
- STEP 3
Review and Sign
Before documents are signed, we explain the premium, payment terms, any collateral requirement, and the responsibilities connected to the bond.
- STEP 4
Post the Bond
Once the application is approved and all requirements are completed, a licensed bondsman posts the bond.
- STEP 5
Release Is Processed
The detention facility verifies the bond and completes its own release procedures.
Release time can vary. Posting the bond starts this part of the process, but a bail bond company cannot guarantee when someone will be released.
COST & PAYMENT
Know the Cost Before You Sign
In North Carolina, the bail bond premium cannot exceed 15% of the face amount of the bond. The actual cost, payment requirements, and any collateral depend on the bond and individual situation. Payment options may be available for qualifying bonds and are subject to approval.
Amistad explains:
- The bail bond premium
- Payment requirements
- Any collateral that may be required
- The responsibilities of the person signing for the bond
LOCAL INFORMATION
Find Local Bail Information
If the arrest happened in Raleigh or elsewhere in Wake County, use the local guides below for detention, bond, and release information.
Raleigh Bail Information
Find local information about arrests, bond posting, and release in Raleigh.
View Raleigh InformationWake County Bail Bonds
Find bail bond and detention information for Wake County.
View Wake County InformationLooking for Help Somewhere Else?
Use our location guides to find information for the area where the arrest happened.
Questions Before You Start
You can still contact us. Start with the defendant's full name, date of birth, and where they are being held. We can help confirm the available bond information.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Start With the Information You Have
If a bond has been set, a licensed bail agent can review the information, explain the requirements, and help you understand the next step.
You can call 24 hours or start the application online.