Licensed 24/7 Bail Bonds in Arlington, TX. Fast Same-Day Release From Arlington City Jail and Every Tarrant County Facility.

When a loved one is arrested in Arlington or anywhere in Tarrant County, the right next call is to a Texas-licensed bondsman who handles Tarrant County bonds every day, not a national chain operating through a call-center. A Way Out Bail Bonds has served Arlington and Tarrant County since 1998. Our lead bondsman is licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance under license #285, writes bonds as an agent for United States Fire Insurance Company, and is an approved Tarrant County Bail Bond Board agent in active good standing. We post surety bonds at the Arlington City Jail, the Tarrant County Corrections Center, the Lon Evans Corrections Center, the Mansfield Law Enforcement Center, and every municipal facility across Tarrant County. We answer at 817-261-2828 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. A licensed Texas bondsman, not a call-center operator, picks up.

How Bail Works in Tarrant County

Bail in Texas operates under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 17, and the bail bond profession is regulated under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1704. In Tarrant County, the system runs through the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau, the Tarrant County magistrate courts, and the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board, which licenses every bondsman authorized to post bonds in Tarrant County.

Tarrant County’s Detention Bureau books approximately 35,000 inmates per year across five jail facilities, all coordinated through central intake at the Lon Evans Corrections Center. The Detention Bureau has held Texas Commission on Jail Standards certification continuously since 1995, which means booking and magistration timing follow well-documented standards.

The typical Tarrant County flow after an arrest looks like this:

Arrest and transport – The arresting agency (Arlington Police Department, Fort Worth Police Department, Mansfield Police Department, a suburban municipal police department, or the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office) books the defendant. Many Arlington and suburban arrests pass through a municipal city jail before transfer to the county system.
Central booking at Lon Evans Corrections Center – Booking includes identification, photographing, iris enrollment (Tarrant County’s standard), personal property inventory, and assignment of a booking number. Booking typically takes a few hours.
Pretrial Services interview – Tarrant County Pretrial Services conducts an eligibility interview about local ties, employment, family responsibilities, and prior record. The interview informs the magistrate’s PR bond decision.
Magistration – The magistrate informs the defendant of the charges, reads constitutional rights, and sets bail. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 17, magistration must happen without unnecessary delay (generally within 48 hours of arrest). Tarrant County operates magistrate courts on a 24/7 schedule.
Bond posted – Once bail is set, the family can post the bond directly with the court (cash) or work with a licensed bondsman (surety bond). The bondsman posts the full bond amount on behalf of the defendant in exchange for a percentage fee.
Release – Once the bond is accepted and processed, the defendant is released from the holding facility, typically within a few hours of bond acceptance.

Jails We Service in Tarrant County

Tarrant County’s detention system is multi-facility, spread across Fort Worth, Mansfield, and the cities of the county. Knowing which facility your loved one is held at determines the fastest release path. We post bonds at all of them.

Arlington City Jail

The Arlington City Jail handles initial detention for arrests made by the Arlington Police Department. Many Arlington defendants are first held at this facility before transfer to the Tarrant County system. If the Arlington City Jail accepts bonds locally, release can sometimes happen at the city level before transfer to the county.

Tarrant County Corrections Center and Lon Evans Corrections Center

The Lon Evans Corrections Center is the primary intake and processing facility for Tarrant County, opened in October 2012 as a 207,700 square foot, five-story maximum-security facility. It is the central intake point for all defendants entering the Tarrant County detention system. Phone: 817-884-3116. Tarrant County’s overall detention capacity is approximately 5,000 inmates across all five facilities.

Mansfield Law Enforcement Center

Address: 1601 Heritage Parkway, Mansfield, TX. Phone: 817-477-1343. The Mansfield Law Enforcement Center handles initial detention for arrests made by the Mansfield Police Department and houses certain Tarrant County inmate populations (including some female prisoners on transfer from Lon Evans). We post bonds at Mansfield directly when possible to avoid the transfer delay.

Other Tarrant County Detention Facilities

The Tarrant County detention system also includes the Belknap Unit (Belknap Street), the Green Bay Unit (Urban Drive), and the Cold Springs Facility (Cold Springs Road). All are coordinated through the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau. The facility where your loved one is currently held determines the release procedure. Call us and we will identify the facility and the fastest release path.

Municipal Jails Inside Tarrant County

Defendants arrested by suburban municipal police departments (Grand Prairie, Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Grapevine, Colleyville, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Forest Hill, and others) are often first held at city facilities before transfer. If the city accepts bonds locally, release can sometimes happen before transfer. Call us with the specific city of arrest and we will identify the fastest release path.

Types of Bail Bonds We Write in Tarrant County

Different cases need different bond instruments. A Way Out Bail Bonds writes every commercially available bond type in Texas. The right one for your case depends on the charge, the bail amount, and the situation.

Surety Bonds

The most common bond type. A licensed bondsman posts the full bail amount on behalf of the defendant using the bondsman’s surety carrier. The family pays a percentage fee. The fee is non-refundable but is dramatically less than the full cash bail. Surety bonds are governed by Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1704 and the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board’s adopted fee schedule. A Way Out Bail Bonds writes surety bonds as an agent for United States Fire Insurance Company.

Cash Bonds

The defendant or family deposits the full bail amount in cash directly with the court. The cash is held by the court until the case concludes, then returned (less court fees). Cash bonds are typically used when the full amount is readily available and the family prefers not to pay a non-refundable percentage fee.

Attorney Bonds

A licensed attorney representing the defendant posts the bond on the defendant’s behalf, under attorney-bond provisions of Texas law. Availability depends on the attorney’s standing with the court and is case-by-case.

Federal Bonds

Federal charges are handled through the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, separately from county bond procedures. A Way Out Bail Bonds writes federal bonds for clients held on federal charges. Federal procedures and fee structures differ from state bonds; we walk you through the specifics during the initial call.

Personal Recognizance (PR) Bonds

A PR bond is a release issued by the magistrate on the defendant’s signed promise to appear, without any cash deposit. Eligibility is determined by the magistrate based on the Tarrant County Pretrial Services interview and the charge. PR bonds are common on Class B and Class C misdemeanors where the defendant has strong local ties. They are rare on felony charges.

Traffic and Warrant Bonds

For outstanding warrants on traffic or low-level misdemeanor charges in Tarrant County, we can often handle the warrant resolution quickly without the defendant having to spend extended time in custody. Call us with the warrant details and we will explain the process for your specific case.

Bond Fees and Payment in Tarrant County

Bail bond fees in Texas are set within the framework of Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1704 and the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board’s adopted fee schedule. The exact percentage varies by charge type and bond size. We quote the specific fee for your case during the initial call before any commitment is required.

Most clients qualify for a payment plan. A payment plan does not delay the defendant’s release: the bond is posted as soon as the initial payment and signed cosigner paperwork are received. Payment plan terms are case-by-case and depend on the bond size, the cosigner’s situation, and the charge.

Cosigners take on a legal obligation to ensure the defendant appears at every court date. Before you sign as cosigner, we will walk through the obligations in detail, including the potential exposure if the defendant fails to appear. This walk-through is required under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1704, and we take it seriously. We will not sign a cosigner who does not understand the commitment.

Why Arlington and Tarrant County Families Choose A Way Out Bail Bonds

Texas-licensed bondsmen, not call-center intake operators. A licensed bondsman who can post your bond will answer when you call.
Operating in Tarrant County since 1998. Over 28 years of direct experience writing bonds at the Tarrant County Corrections Center, the Arlington City Jail, the Mansfield Law Enforcement Center, and every Tarrant County facility.
Texas Bail Bond License #285. Agent for United States Fire Insurance Company. Tarrant County Bail Bond Board approved in active good standing.
24 hours, 7 days a week, including holidays. Arrests do not wait for business hours; neither do we.
Payment plans available for qualifying cosigners. We will tell you upfront whether a plan is realistic for your case.
Bilingual service in English and Spanish. Visit our Spanish-language page or call 817-261-2828 for asistencia en español.
Real-name client testimonials, verifiable through our public review profiles.

What Our Clients Say

“I’ve done business with this company for 15 years. They are definitely one of the best. They are fair and fast and fairly priced too. If you can get a bond with them you should do it because they won’t play games with you or your money. They’ll just get your family member out on bond and keep them up to date on their court dates. And that’s what you want from a bond company.”

David Traylor

“Helped me get my friend out real quick. People, pay your bonds because they’re coming if you don’t, and you mess it up for others. Highly recommend this place.”

Karma Garza

“Jeannie and the entire staff were very good to me. They made it simple, easy, and comfortable. Even though it was an uncomfortable situation, obviously.”

Adam Caro

Cities and Areas We Serve in Tarrant County

A Way Out Bail Bonds writes bonds across all of Tarrant County and the surrounding DFW metroplex. Primary service cities include: Arlington, Fort Worth, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Grapevine, Colleyville, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Forest Hill, Kennedale, Burleson, Saginaw, and surrounding communities. If your loved one is held in a Tarrant County facility, we can post the bond.

For Dallas County arrests (Dallas, Irving, Mesquite, Garland, Carrollton, Richardson, Cedar Hill, DeSoto), our Dallas office at 214-760-9978 is closer to the relevant facilities. We coordinate freely between offices. Visit our Dallas bail bonds page for full Dallas County coverage details.

Arlington Bail Bonds: Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to bond someone out of the Tarrant County Corrections Center?

Once a surety bond is posted and accepted, release typically happens within a few hours, depending on the facility’s processing queue. Booking and magistration before bond posting add several additional hours. Total time from arrest to release for a typical case where the family contacts us promptly after magistration is usually a single business day, though weekend nights and holiday weekends can extend the timeline.

What is the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board?

The Tarrant County Bail Bond Board is the county regulatory body that licenses bail bondsmen authorized to post bonds in Tarrant County, operating under the framework of Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1704. Every bondsman writing bonds in Tarrant County must be in active good standing with the Board. The Board’s public registry allows anyone to verify a bondsman’s current license status.

Where is my loved one being held if they were arrested in Arlington?

Defendants arrested by Arlington Police are typically first held at the Arlington City Jail before transfer to the Tarrant County system (usually via central intake at the Lon Evans Corrections Center). To locate your loved one, you can call the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau at 817-884-3116, use the Tarrant County inmate search, or call us at 817-261-2828 and we will help track down the holding facility.

Do I have to pay the full bail amount to an Arlington bondsman?

No. You pay only the bondsman’s fee, which is a percentage of the full bail amount set within the framework of Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1704 and the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board’s adopted fee schedule. The bondsman posts the full bond. The fee you pay is non-refundable but is dramatically less than the full cash bail.

Can I get a bail bond in Arlington if I have bad credit?

Often yes. Bail bond approval is not strictly a credit-score decision. We evaluate the overall situation: the cosigner’s stability, the defendant’s local ties, the charge, and the bond size. Many Arlington and Tarrant County clients with imperfect credit qualify for a surety bond, sometimes with collateral or an adjusted payment plan.

What if my loved one was arrested in Mansfield, not Arlington?

Defendants arrested by the Mansfield Police Department are typically held at the Mansfield Law Enforcement Center (1601 Heritage Parkway, 817-477-1343) before transfer to the Tarrant County system. We post bonds at Mansfield directly when possible. Call 817-261-2828 with the city of arrest and we will identify the fastest release path.

Can I bond someone out of Tarrant County at 2 AM?

Yes. The Tarrant County detention system operates 24/7 and accepts surety bond postings around the clock. A Way Out Bail Bonds is staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week, including holidays. Call 817-261-2828 at any hour and a licensed Texas bondsman will answer.

What is a cosigner’s obligation on an Arlington bail bond?

The cosigner is contractually obligated to ensure the defendant appears at every scheduled court date. If the defendant fails to appear, the cosigner can be held responsible for the full bond amount and may help the bondsman locate and surrender the defendant during the statutory recovery window under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 17 and Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1704. Before you sign, we walk through the obligations in detail.

Do you offer bilingual service for Arlington and Tarrant County clients?

Yes. A Way Out Bail Bonds provides full bilingual service in English and Spanish, including the cosigner conversation, paperwork, and court-date reminders. Visit our Spanish-language page. Llame al 817-261-2828 para asistencia en español, las 24 horas del día.

How do I verify your Tarrant County bail bond license?

Texas Department of Insurance license #285 is verifiable through the Texas Department of Insurance public license lookup. Tarrant County Bail Bond Board active standing is verifiable through the Tarrant County government’s bail bond board page. Additional information about A Way Out Bail Bonds is available on our About Us page.

If You Have a Loved One in Arlington or Anywhere in Tarrant County, Call Us Now

Tarrant County bail bonds are not complicated when you work with a licensed bondsman who knows the county system, the facility quirks, and the magistrate practice. The 10-minute call tells you the exact bond amount, the exact fee, the exact release timeline, and the exact next step. We have written bonds at the Tarrant County Corrections Center, the Arlington City Jail, the Mansfield Law Enforcement Center, and every facility in Tarrant County for over 28 years. We are Texas-licensed and Tarrant County Bail Bond Board approved. Call 817-261-2828 at any hour or contact us today. A licensed Texas bondsman will answer.

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