Bail Bonds Service in Azle, TX

A Way Out Bail Bonds serves families in Azle, Texas, a city that sits on the line between Tarrant County and Parker County, and the first thing we sort out on every Azle call is which county the arrest belongs to. Azle police book arrestees at the Azle Police Department holding facility at 613 SE Parkway, and from there a Tarrant County case moves to the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Fort Worth while a Parker County case moves to the Parker County Jail in Weatherford. For Tarrant County arrests, our agents write felony, misdemeanor, DWI, boating while intoxicated, warrant and traffic bonds under Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218, with bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. A Way Out Bail Bonds is licensed in Dallas and Tarrant counties; if an Azle arrest is booked into Parker County, we confirm the facility, explain the process and connect you with the right licensed resource. We bring more than 35 years of Tarrant County experience, live answer 24 hours a day, bilingual staff (Se habla espanol) and flexible payment plans. Call our Tarrant County line at 817-261-2828 at any hour. Read what Tarrant County families say about A Way Out Bail Bonds.

About Bail Bonds in Azle, TX

Azle is a lake town on the far northwest edge of Tarrant County, and the county line running through it is the single most important fact for any family arranging a bail bond here. The 2020 census counted 13,369 residents across about 8.8 square miles, most of it in Tarrant County with a western portion in Parker County. State Highway 199 (the Jacksboro Highway) connects Azle to Lake Worth and Fort Worth roughly 17 miles southeast, and FM 730 runs north and south through the center of town. Eagle Mountain Lake wraps around the city’s east side, and its marinas, boat ramps and lakeside bars generate a summer pattern of boating while intoxicated, public intoxication and DWI arrests that peaks between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Outside the lake season, Azle arrests look like those in most small Texas cities: traffic-stop warrants on SH-199 and FM 730, misdemeanor possession, family violence calls and theft. What makes Azle different is that two people arrested the same night, one on the Tarrant side and one on a Parker County stretch of SH-199, can end up in county jails 30 miles apart with separate bond desks. Our agents ask about the arrest location before anything else.

What is an indemnitor?

An indemnitor is the person, usually a family member, who signs the bail bond agreement and promises the bonding company that the defendant will appear in court. Most people call this person the co-signer. The indemnitor is responsible for the full bond amount if the defendant fails to appear. Our How Bail Bonds Work page explains the indemnitor’s role in more detail.

Which Jail Will Someone Arrested in Azle Be Taken To?

Someone arrested by Azle police is first taken to the Azle Police Department holding facility at 613 SE Parkway, Azle, TX 76020 (817-444-3221), and is then transferred to the county jail for the county in which the offense occurred: the Tarrant County Corrections Center at 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76196, or the Parker County Jail in Weatherford. Azle’s facility is a short-term holding operation, not a long-term jail.

Here is the typical path, based on the City of Azle Police Department and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office:

• Arrest and booking in Azle. The arresting officer brings the person to 613 SE Parkway for fingerprinting, photographs and booking. The same complex houses the municipal court.
• Magistration. A magistrate reviews the charge, considers the Public Safety Report required under Texas law and sets a bond amount and any conditions. For a Tarrant County case this may happen in Azle by video or after transfer to Fort Worth; Texas law requires it within 48 hours of arrest.
• Transfer to the county jail. Azle transports the person to Fort Worth (Tarrant side) or Weatherford (Parker side), usually within hours.
• Bond posting. For a Tarrant County case, our agent posts the surety bond at the Tarrant County Corrections Center Bond Desk, which is open 24 hours. Inmate information for Tarrant County is available at 817-884-3000. For a Parker County case, the bond is filed at the Parker County Jail in Weatherford through a bondsman licensed there.
• Release. The county jail verifies the bond and completes release paperwork. If the bond posts while the person is still in Azle, release may happen from the city facility.

Arrest area	County	Jail where the bond is posted
Central and east Azle, Eagle Mountain Lake shoreline and water patrol arrests, SH-199 toward Lake Worth	Tarrant County	Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth (A Way Out posts the bond directly)
West Azle, FM 730 and SH-199 toward Springtown, areas near the Parker County line	Parker County	Parker County Jail, Weatherford (A Way Out confirms the facility and connects you with a Parker County licensed resource)

If you do not know which side of the line the arrest happened on, call us. We check the Tarrant County inmate search and the Parker County roster and tell you where the person is and who can help.

Class C and Azle Municipal Court Matters

Fine-only Class C charges such as traffic tickets and ordinance violations go to the Azle Municipal Court, 613 SE Parkway, Azle, TX 76020, phone 817-444-2541. [Confirm hours; the court is typically open weekdays during city business hours.] The court’s warrant guidance tells people with outstanding Class C warrants to contact the court office to make arrangements, and states that no one will be arrested on a Class C warrant when they come in to resolve it. If you are unsure whether a warrant is Class C or something more serious, call us first and we will help you find out.

Bail Bond Services We Offer in Azle

We write every type of bond a Tarrant County case can require and explain the Parker County process for arrests that land in Weatherford.

Felony Bail Bonds in Azle

Felony charges from the Tarrant side of Azle are prosecuted at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth, TX 76196, with each bond set individually by the magistrate. We handle aggravated assault, drug charges, burglary, weapons charges and felony DWI, including bonds that call for collateral or more than one co-signer. See our Types of Bail Bonds page for how felony bonds differ from misdemeanor bonds.

Misdemeanor Bail Bonds in Azle

Class A and Class B misdemeanors account for most Azle arrests: first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, possession of marijuana, theft below the felony threshold and criminal trespass. Once posted at the Tarrant County Bond Desk, release often follows the same day. Our criminal cases page describes the common charge types.

DWI, DUI and BWI Bail Bonds in Azle

Eagle Mountain Lake gives Azle a charge most Tarrant County cities rarely see: boating while intoxicated. Texas treats BWI like DWI, so a first offense is a Class B misdemeanor and the magistrate may add conditions such as an ignition interlock. We post DWI and BWI bonds around the clock, and our DWI and DUI bail bonds page explains what a defendant can expect after release.

Warrant Bail Bonds in Azle

Many Azle arrests begin as a traffic stop on SH-199 or FM 730 that reveals an old warrant. We post bonds on outstanding Tarrant County warrants and on out-of-county warrants that surface at booking, and we can arrange a walk-through surrender in Fort Worth so the person clears the warrant and bonds out in a single trip.

Traffic and Class C Bonds in Azle

For Azle Municipal Court traffic warrants, we explain what the court accepts and, where a surety bond is allowed, we post it. Because Azle’s court lets people resolve Class C warrants without arrest, we often help families decide whether a bond is even necessary. Details are on our traffic ticket bail bonds page.

How the Bail Process Works in Azle

The process for an Azle arrest runs through six steps, and the county line is checked at the very first one.

• Call 817-261-2828. Tell us the person’s full name and date of birth, where the arrest happened and, if you know it, the charge. A live agent answers day or night.
• We locate the person and confirm the county. We check whether the person is still at 613 SE Parkway or has moved to Fort Worth or Weatherford. For a Tarrant County case we pull the bond amount and prepare paperwork; for a Parker County case we explain the process and connect you with a licensed resource there.
• Complete the agreement. The indemnitor signs and provides identification. We handle paperwork by phone, fax or email, and a mobile agent can meet you in Azle or at the Fort Worth jail.
• Bond is posted. Our agent files the surety bond at the Tarrant County Corrections Center Bond Desk at 100 N. Lamar St., which accepts bonds 24 hours a day.
• Release. Tarrant County processes releases in order received. Weekday daytime releases from Fort Worth commonly take a few hours after posting; summer Friday and Saturday nights, when lake arrests add to normal volume, take longer.
• Court dates. We give the defendant and indemnitor every court date and send reminders, because appearing in court is what keeps the bond in good standing.

Two Texas laws shape this process. Senate Bill 6, the Damon Allen Act, effective December 2021, requires a magistrate to see a Public Safety Report before setting bail and prohibits personal bonds for a list of violent offenses. Proposition 3, approved by voters on November 4, 2025, permits judges to deny bail in defined violent and sexual felony cases on clear and convincing evidence. Neither law affects the ordinary Azle case, such as a lake BWI or a possession charge, where a surety bond remains available. The Texas Justice Court Training Center publishes the rules in plain language.

Affordable Bail Bonds in Azle: Payment Options

A surety bond costs far less than the full bail amount, and we structure our fee so an Azle family can act on the day of the arrest.

• Payment plans. Many bonds can be paid in installments after release rather than all at once.
• Low down payment options. A qualified indemnitor can often begin the release with a smaller first payment.
• No credit check. We look at the charge, the defendant’s history and the indemnitor’s stability, not a credit score.
• Co-signer flexibility. Two or more family members can share responsibility for a bond.
• Collateral only when needed. Most misdemeanor bonds require no collateral. When a felony bond does, we explain what qualifies and how it is returned when the case closes.
• Many ways to pay. Major credit cards, American Express, Western Union, personal checks and, in some situations, cash. Payment can also be arranged at the jail.
• Written terms. You see the fee and every condition in writing before you sign.

Read more on our payment options page, or just call. Discussing the options costs nothing.

Why Azle Residents Choose A Way Out Bail Bonds

What We Offer	What It Means for You
Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218 (and Dallas County License #285)	We are approved by the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board and listed among the county’s licensed bail bond companies.
Bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company	The county accepts our bonds because an admitted surety stands behind every one.
More than 35 years in Tarrant County bail bonds	We have posted at the Fort Worth Bond Desk for decades and know how releases are processed.
We know the Azle county line	We confirm whether a case is Tarrant or Parker before any paperwork starts, so no one drives to the wrong jail.
24/7 live answer	Lake arrests happen on summer weekends and holidays; a person answers when you call.
Bilingual agents (Se habla espanol)	Spanish-speaking families receive every explanation and document in Spanish.
Mobile bond service	An agent can meet you in Azle, along SH-199 or at the Tarrant County Corrections Center.
Payment plans and no credit check	Release does not wait on a credit score or one large payment.
Straight answers about Parker County	If the arrest is in Parker County, we say so and point you to a licensed resource.
Trusted across Tarrant County	4.1 Google rating, 30+ reviews.

Local Knowledge: Azle Courts, Districts and Rules

Azle arrests cluster around the lake, the two main highways and the downtown core along Main Street. Eagle Mountain Lake’s western shore, including the marinas off Boat Club Road and the Pelican Bay area north of the city, is where Tarrant County Sheriff’s deputies and Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens run summer water patrols. SH-199 through Azle sees steady DWI and warrant enforcement, particularly near the Lake Worth city limit, and the FM 730 intersection in the center of town is a common stop location. Azle’s Sting Fling festival in the fall and Fourth of July activity on the lake draw crowds from Springtown, Reno and Pelican Bay and bring a predictable bump in public intoxication cases.

Court matters for an Azle arrest divide by charge level and county:

• Class C (fine-only): Azle Municipal Court, 613 SE Parkway, Azle, TX 76020, 817-444-2541.
• Class A and B misdemeanors, Tarrant side: Tarrant County Criminal Courts at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth, TX 76196.
• Felonies, Tarrant side: Tarrant County Criminal District Courts, also at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.
• Parker side, any level above Class C: Parker County courts in Weatherford. We help you confirm the court and connect with a licensed Parker County bondsman.

The quirk that catches Azle families off guard: the county is determined by where the offense occurred, not where the person lives or where the police station sits. An Azle resident arrested on a Parker County stretch of SH-199 has a Parker County case even though the police building is on the Tarrant side.

Response Time to Azle

Our office at 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011 is roughly 35 miles from Azle, about a 45-minute drive by Interstate 30 and SH-199 in normal traffic. The Tarrant County Corrections Center at 100 N. Lamar St. in Fort Worth, where the bond is actually posted, is about 15 miles from our office, or 20 to 25 minutes, and about 17 miles from Azle. Because we post at the Fort Worth Bond Desk daily and complete paperwork by phone, fax or email, the distance almost never delays a release. A mobile agent can meet you in Azle when an in-person signing is easier. Drive times are approximate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Azle Bail Bonds

Does an Azle arrest go to Tarrant County or Parker County?

It depends on where the offense occurred, because Azle straddles the county line. Most of the city, including downtown, the police department at 613 SE Parkway and the Eagle Mountain Lake shoreline, is in Tarrant County, so most Azle arrests go to the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Fort Worth. Arrests on the western, Parker County portion go to the Parker County Jail in Weatherford. We confirm the county on the first call.

Can you post bail for a BWI arrest on Eagle Mountain Lake?

Yes, when the arrest is booked into Tarrant County, which covers the Azle side of the lake. Boating while intoxicated is treated like DWI in Texas, so a first offense is a Class B misdemeanor with a bond set at magistration. We post at the Tarrant County Bond Desk 24 hours a day, including holiday weekends, and explain any conditions before release.

How long is the drive from Azle to the Tarrant County Jail?

About 17 miles, or 25 to 35 minutes, from central Azle to the Tarrant County Corrections Center at 100 N. Lamar St. in downtown Fort Worth via SH-199. Families do not need to make that drive; we handle paperwork by phone, fax or email and post the bond ourselves. If you want to be there at release, we will tell you when to leave Azle so you are not waiting outside for hours.

Can I co-sign a bond for someone if I do not live in Azle?

Yes. The indemnitor does not need to live in Azle or in Tarrant County. What matters is valid identification, a stable address and the ability to take responsibility for the bond. We complete the agreement by email or fax so no one has to drive to Arlington.

What happens if the defendant misses a court date in Fort Worth?

The court can forfeit the bond and issue a new warrant. Contact us right away if a court date is missed. In many situations we can arrange a voluntary appearance and ask the court to set the forfeiture aside and reinstate the bond.

Is the bail bond fee refundable after the case ends?

No. Under Texas law the fee paid to a bail bond company is earned when the bond is posted and is not returned, whether the case is dismissed, resolved by plea or tried. Cash bail paid directly to Tarrant County is refundable when the case ends, less court costs, but requires the entire amount up front.

What information do I need when I call about an Azle arrest?

Start with the person’s full legal name and date of birth. The arrest location, the arresting agency (Azle police, Tarrant County Sheriff or a game warden) and the charge, if known, help us confirm the county faster. You do not need the bond amount; we look that up. Have your own photo identification ready for the indemnitor paperwork.

Can someone arrested in Azle on a Saturday night get out before Monday?

Often, yes. Tarrant County magistrates work every day and the Fort Worth Bond Desk accepts bonds 24 hours a day, so we can post as soon as a bond amount is set. Weekend release timing depends on booking volume, and summer lake weekends are the busiest, so call as soon as you learn of the arrest.

Areas We Also Serve Near Azle

A Way Out Bail Bonds writes bonds throughout Tarrant and Dallas counties. Near Azle we also provide bail bonds in Lake Worth along SH-199, bail bonds in Saginaw, bail bonds in Blue Mound and bail bonds in White Settlement on Fort Worth’s west side. Browse the complete list of cities we serve.

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Call for Azle Bail Bonds Now

If someone has been arrested in Azle, call A Way Out Bail Bonds at 817-261-2828 and we will tell you within minutes whether the case is in Tarrant or Parker County and what happens next. We are licensed in Tarrant County, answer 24 hours a day and post bonds around the clock. For Dallas County matters call 214-760-9978, or request service online.

A Way Out Bail Bonds, 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011. Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218. Dallas County Bail Bond License #285. Agent for United States Fire Insurance Company. Owner: Jeanie M. Wade.

Reviewed by Jeanie M. Wade, Licensed Bail Bond Agent. Last reviewed September 2026.