Bail Bonds Service in Burleson, TX

A Way Out Bail Bonds helps families in Burleson, Texas, work through a bail situation that has more moving parts than most: a city that sits in two counties, a city jail of its own, and two different county jails where a bond might ultimately be filed. Burleson police book arrestees into the Burleson City Jail at the police headquarters, 1161 SW Wilshire Blvd., and from there the case belongs either to Johnson County, which holds the larger share of the city, or to Tarrant County, which covers Burleson’s northern edge. A Way Out Bail Bonds is licensed in Tarrant County under Bail Bond License #218 and in Dallas County under License #285, with bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. For a Burleson arrest booked as a Tarrant County case, we post felony, misdemeanor, DWI, warrant and traffic bonds directly. For a Johnson County case, we confirm the facility, explain the Cleburne process and connect you with the right licensed resource. We have spent more than 35 years in North Texas bail bonds, answer the phone live 24 hours a day, speak Spanish and offer payment plans with no credit check. Call 817-261-2828 any time. See what North Texas families say about A Way Out Bail Bonds.

About Bail Bonds in Burleson, TX

Burleson is the largest city in Johnson County and the first thing a family needs to know is which county’s rules apply to the arrest. The 2020 census counted 47,641 residents across 28.25 square miles, most of it in Johnson County with a smaller section north of the county line inside Tarrant County. I-35W runs the length of the city and puts downtown Fort Worth about 15 miles to the north; SH-174 heads southwest 15 miles to Cleburne, the Johnson County seat; and FM 731, Wilshire Boulevard and Alsbury Boulevard tie the retail corridors together. Old Town Burleson, the 1880 railroad townsite around Ellison and Renfro streets, is now a restaurant and bar district with weekend crowds, and the Burleson Higher Education Center brings Hill College and Texas Tech students into the city.

Growth is the story here. Burleson had 241 residents in 1920 and now has close to 50,000, with new subdivisions filling the land between I-35W and SH-174 and along Hulen Street on the west side. That growth brings a steady flow of the ordinary arrests any suburb produces: DWI leaving Old Town or the I-35W frontage road restaurants, warrant arrests during traffic stops on the interstate and Wilshire, possession, theft and assault. It also means that a Burleson arrest can land in one of three places depending on where in the city it happened and how long the person stays in custody, which is why our first job is figuring out the county.

What is an indemnitor?

An indemnitor is the person who co-signs the bail bond agreement and takes responsibility for the defendant appearing in court. If the defendant fails to appear and cannot be brought back, the indemnitor owes the full bond amount and recovery costs to the bail bond company. Most indemnitors are parents, spouses or siblings, and more than one person can share the role. Our How Bail Bonds Work page explains the relationship between the defendant, the indemnitor and the surety.

Which Jail Will Someone Arrested in Burleson Be Taken To?

Someone arrested by the Burleson Police Department is taken to the Burleson City Jail at the police headquarters, 1161 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson, TX 76028, phone 817-426-9903. What happens next depends on the county in which the arrest occurred. Most of Burleson lies in Johnson County, so most cases are Johnson County cases and, if the person is not released from the city jail, they are transferred to the Johnson County Law Enforcement Center, 1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne, TX 76031, phone 817-556-6000. Arrests in the Tarrant County portion of the city are Tarrant County cases, and a person not bonded out locally is moved to the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76196, inmate information 817-884-3000, where the Bond Desk is open 24 hours.

Arrest area	County	Where the bond is posted
Most of Burleson, including Old Town, SW Wilshire, SH-174 and everything south of the county line	Johnson County	Burleson City Jail while the person is held there, otherwise Johnson County Law Enforcement Center, Cleburne. A Way Out is not licensed in Johnson County and will connect you with a licensed resource.
Northern Burleson inside Tarrant County, generally the neighborhoods nearest the Fort Worth border along I-35W and Alsbury	Tarrant County	Burleson City Jail while the person is held there, otherwise Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar St. A Way Out posts these bonds directly.
Arrest by Tarrant County deputies, Fort Worth police or DPS on I-35W north of the county line	Tarrant County	Tarrant County Corrections Center. A Way Out posts these bonds directly.

Here is the sequence, drawn from the City of Burleson jail information and bond information pages and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office:

• Arrest and booking at 1161 SW Wilshire Blvd. Burleson runs its own jail inside the police headquarters, so booking, fingerprinting and property inventory happen in Burleson rather than at a county facility.
• Magistration. A magistrate sees the arrestee at the city jail, reviews the Public Safety Report and sets bail. Texas law requires this within 48 hours, and in practice Burleson arrestees are typically magistrated within a day.
• Bond posting at the city jail. While the person is still in Burleson, a bond can usually be posted there. For a Tarrant County case, our agent files the surety bond and the jail processes the release. For a Johnson County case, the bond must come from a company licensed by the Johnson County Bail Bond Board.
• Transfer if no bond is posted. A person who stays in custody is transferred to Cleburne or to Fort Worth depending on the county of the charge. Bonding out from Burleson is almost always faster and closer for the family than bonding out after a transfer.
• Release. Whether from Burleson, Cleburne or Fort Worth, the facility verifies the bond, finishes out-processing and releases the defendant.

If you do not know which county the arrest falls under, call us. We check the Burleson jail, the Tarrant County inmate search and the Johnson County roster and tell you exactly where the case stands.

Class C and Burleson Municipal Court Matters

Fine-only Class C offenses, including traffic tickets, city ordinance violations and some minor state offenses, are heard by the Burleson Municipal Court of Record at City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St., Burleson, TX 76028, phone 817-426-9220. The city’s bond information page explains that a person arrested on a Class C warrant can always pay the full fine in cash at the jail, and that an appearance bond through a bail bondsman with authority to post with the court is also accepted. Once the court receives the bond, it schedules a hearing and notifies the defendant of the date. If you have an outstanding Burleson municipal warrant and want to clear it without a surprise arrest, call us and we will walk you through what the court accepts.

Bail Bond Services We Offer in Burleson

We handle every charge level a Burleson arrest can involve, and for each one we tell you plainly whether it is a Tarrant County bond we post ourselves or a Johnson County matter where we guide and connect you.

Felony Bail Bonds in Burleson

Felony bail for a Tarrant County case is set at magistration and the case is later heard at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth, TX 76196. We write felony bonds for drug possession and delivery, aggravated assault, burglary, weapons and evading charges, and we explain up front whether collateral or a second indemnitor is needed. Johnson County felonies are heard in the 18th, 249th and 413th District Courts in Cleburne. See our Types of Bail Bonds page for how felony and misdemeanor bonds differ.

Misdemeanor Bail Bonds in Burleson

Class A and B misdemeanors account for most Burleson arrests: DWI, possession of marijuana, theft, assault causing bodily injury, driving while license invalid and criminal trespass. These bonds are typically set at magistration in the city jail and can be posted the same day. Tarrant County misdemeanors go to the County Criminal Courts in Fort Worth; Johnson County misdemeanors go to the County Courts at Law in Cleburne.

DWI and DUI Bail Bonds in Burleson

With Old Town’s bar and restaurant scene and the I-35W frontage roads, DWI is a frequent charge in Burleson. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor, and the magistrate may require an ignition interlock as a condition of bond. Our DWI and DUI bail bonds page explains what to expect after the arrest and how conditions are handled.

Warrant Bail Bonds in Burleson

Warrant arrests happen daily on I-35W, where a routine stop turns into a trip to 1161 SW Wilshire once the officer finds an open warrant. We post bonds on Tarrant County warrants, help arrange walk-through surrenders so a person can clear a warrant and bond out in one visit, and for Johnson County warrants we explain the Cleburne procedure and connect you with a licensed bondsman there.

Traffic and Class C Bonds in Burleson

For Burleson Municipal Court traffic warrants and other Class C matters, we explain the cash bond and appearance bond options the court accepts and help you choose the one that gets the person out fastest. See our traffic ticket bail bonds page.

How the Bail Process Works in Burleson

The process from your first call to your family member walking out follows six steps, with the county decision made at step two.

• Call 817-261-2828. Tell us the person’s name and date of birth, where in Burleson the arrest happened, and the charge if you know it. Someone answers live 24 hours a day.
• We confirm custody, county and bail. We contact the Burleson City Jail and check the Tarrant County and Johnson County rosters. This is where we tell you whether the case is one we post directly or one where we will guide you to a Johnson County licensed bondsman.
• Paperwork with the indemnitor. For a Tarrant County bond, the indemnitor signs the agreement, provides identification and arranges payment. Everything can be done by phone, fax or email, or a mobile agent can meet you in Burleson.
• We post the bond. Our agent files the surety bond at the Burleson City Jail if the person is still there, or at the Tarrant County Bond Desk at 100 N. Lamar St. if the transfer has already happened.
• Release processing. Release from the Burleson jail after a bond is accepted usually takes a few hours; release from the Tarrant County Corrections Center can take longer, especially on weekend nights when intake volume is highest. No facility guarantees a release time, and we give you realistic expectations rather than promises.
• Court date follow-up. We give the defendant and the indemnitor every court date and remind them before each one so the bond stays in good standing.

Two changes in Texas law affect step two. Senate Bill 6, the Damon Allen Act, took effect in December 2021 and requires magistrates to obtain a Public Safety Report before setting bail; it also prohibits personal bonds for a list of violent charges, which is why most people arrested on those charges need a surety bond rather than a free release. Proposition 3, approved by Texas voters on November 4, 2025, allows judges to deny bail altogether in defined violent and sexual felony cases when the state meets a clear and convincing evidence standard. The ordinary Burleson arrest, a misdemeanor or non-violent felony, is unaffected, and bail is set in the usual way. The Texas Justice Court Training Center maintains a summary of current bail law.

Affordable Bail Bonds in Burleson: Payment Options

For Tarrant County bonds we post in Burleson, the fee is structured so that release does not depend on one large payment.

• Payment plans. Installment arrangements are available on many bonds.
• Low down payment options. A qualified indemnitor can often begin the process with a smaller initial payment.
• No credit check. We consider the charge, the defendant’s court history and the indemnitor, not a credit score.
• Multiple indemnitors. Family members can share responsibility for a single bond.
• Collateral only when required. Most misdemeanor bonds need none, and when collateral is needed we explain what qualifies and when it is returned.
• Flexible payment methods. Major credit cards, American Express, Western Union, personal checks and cash in some situations, with payment at the jail available.
• Written terms. The fee and every condition are on paper before anyone signs.

Our bail payment options page describes each option. If the case turns out to be a Johnson County matter, we will still explain how payment typically works there so you are prepared when you talk to a Johnson County licensed company.

Why Burleson 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 Burleson jail and the Tarrant County Bond Desk accept our bonds because they are backed by an admitted surety.
Honest about the county line	We tell you in the first call whether your Burleson arrest is a Tarrant County bond we post or a Johnson County matter, and we never claim a license we do not hold.
More than 35 years in North Texas bail bonds	We have worked with city jails and county bond desks across the region for decades.
24/7 live answer	Old Town and I-35W arrests happen late; we are available when they do.
Bilingual agents (Se habla espanol)	Spanish-speaking families get the full explanation in Spanish.
Mobile bond service	An agent can meet you in Burleson, at 1161 SW Wilshire or in downtown Fort Worth.
Payment plans and no credit check	A tight budget does not delay a release.
Confidential handling	Your information stays within the bond process.
Trusted by families across Tarrant County	4.1 Google rating, 30+ reviews.

Local Knowledge: Burleson Courts, Districts and Rules

Burleson’s arrest patterns follow its corridors. Old Town, centered on Ellison Street and Renfro Street west of I-35W, has grown into a dining and bar district and is where most late-night DWI and public intoxication contacts begin. The I-35W frontage roads from Alsbury Boulevard south to Hidden Creek Parkway hold the big-box retail, hotels and chain restaurants and generate theft and DWI arrests. SW Wilshire Boulevard, which doubles as SH-174 through the city, carries traffic to Joshua and Cleburne and is a common warrant-stop corridor. The city’s Tarrant County section, along the Fort Worth border on the north side, is mostly residential, and arrests there are the ones we post directly.

Court matters for Burleson arrests split by charge level and by county:

• Class C (fine-only): Burleson Municipal Court of Record, 141 W. Renfro St., Burleson, TX 76028, 817-426-9220.
• Class A and B misdemeanors, Tarrant County portion: Tarrant County Criminal Courts, Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth, TX 76196.
• Felonies, Tarrant County portion: Tarrant County Criminal District Courts, same building.
• Class A and B misdemeanors, Johnson County portion: Johnson County Courts at Law, Guinn Justice Center, 204 S. Buffalo Ave., Cleburne, TX 76033.
• Felonies, Johnson County portion: 18th, 249th and 413th District Courts, also at the Guinn Justice Center in Cleburne.

The quirk that surprises Burleson families: the county of the arrest is decided by where the offense occurred, not by where the person lives or which department made the arrest. A Burleson resident stopped by Burleson police a few blocks north of the county line has a Tarrant County case even though every other part of their life is in Johnson County. The reverse is also true. We check the arrest location before we tell you anything else, because it determines which bond desk, which courthouse and which license apply.

Response Time to Burleson

Our office at 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011 is about 25 to 30 minutes from the Burleson City Jail at 1161 SW Wilshire Blvd. by way of I-20 and I-35W, and about the same from the Tarrant County Corrections Center at 100 N. Lamar St. in downtown Fort Worth. The Johnson County Law Enforcement Center in Cleburne is roughly 45 to 50 minutes from our office. For a Tarrant County bond, our agent can be at the Burleson jail or the county Bond Desk while the paperwork is completed by phone, fax or email, and a mobile agent can meet you at your home in Burleson. All drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions About Burleson Bail Bonds

Is Burleson in Johnson County or Tarrant County for bail purposes?

Both, and the location of the arrest decides. Most of Burleson, including Old Town and everything along SW Wilshire, is in Johnson County, so most Burleson cases are Johnson County cases with bonds ultimately filed in Cleburne. The northern strip of the city along the Fort Worth border is in Tarrant County, and arrests there are Tarrant County cases that A Way Out Bail Bonds posts directly. We confirm the county before anything else.

Where is the Burleson city jail?

The Burleson City Jail is inside the Burleson Police Department headquarters at 1161 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson, TX 76028. The police department’s main number is 817-426-9903. Arrestees are booked and usually magistrated there, and a bond can be posted at the jail while the person is still in Burleson. People not released are transferred to the Johnson County jail in Cleburne or the Tarrant County jail in Fort Worth, depending on the county of the charge.

Can you post a bond in Cleburne for a Burleson arrest?

No. A Way Out Bail Bonds is licensed in Tarrant County and Dallas County, not Johnson County, so we cannot post a bond at the Johnson County Law Enforcement Center. What we can do is confirm that your family member is there, explain how the Cleburne process works, tell you what a licensed Johnson County bondsman will need from you and connect you with one. If the arrest was in the Tarrant County part of Burleson, we post the bond ourselves.

What does the indemnitor have to provide?

The indemnitor provides a government-issued photo ID, proof of address, contact information and the bond payment or down payment, and signs the bond agreement. We may ask about employment and the indemnitor’s relationship to the defendant. Collateral is only requested on larger bonds. Paperwork can be completed by phone, fax or email, and a mobile agent can bring the documents to you in Burleson.

Is the bail bond fee refundable in Texas?

No. The fee paid to a licensed bail bond company is the charge for posting the bond and is not returned at the end of the case, regardless of outcome. If a family instead pays the full cash bail to the county, that amount is generally refunded when the case concludes, less any court costs, but it requires the entire bail up front.

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

The court can forfeit the bond and issue a warrant. Call us the same day if this happens with a Tarrant County bond we posted. In many cases we can arrange a voluntary appearance and ask the court to reinstate the bond, which protects the indemnitor from owing the full amount.

Do you have Spanish-speaking agents for Burleson families?

Yes. Se habla espanol. Our bilingual agents explain the bond agreement, the court dates, the county question and the indemnitor’s responsibilities in Spanish, and the paperwork can be reviewed in Spanish before anyone signs.

Can bail be denied for a Burleson arrest?

Rarely. Under Proposition 3, approved by Texas voters in November 2025, a judge may deny bail in specific violent and sexual felony cases if the state proves the need by clear and convincing evidence. Senate Bill 6 also bars personal bonds for certain violent charges, but a surety bond remains available in those cases. For the misdemeanors and non-violent felonies that make up most Burleson arrests, bail is set in the ordinary way.

Areas We Also Serve Near Burleson

Around Burleson we also provide bail bonds in Crowley, another city that straddles the Tarrant and Johnson line, bail bonds in Mansfield, bail bonds in Kennedale, and information pages for the Johnson County cities of Joshua and Alvarado. See the full list of cities we serve.

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Call for Burleson Bail Bonds Now

If someone has been arrested in Burleson, call before you drive anywhere. A Way Out Bail Bonds will tell you which jail, which county and which bond applies, post the bond directly for Tarrant County cases, and connect you with the right licensed resource for Johnson County cases. Call 817-261-2828 now, or 214-760-9978 for Dallas County matters, 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.