Bail Bonds Service in Garland, TX

Garland is one of the few large Dallas County cities that still runs its own jail, and that single fact changes how quickly a family can get someone home. People arrested by the Garland Police Department are booked into the Garland Detention Center at 1900 W. State St., on the police headquarters campus at 1891 Forest Lane, and a bond posted there can bring release before the person is ever transferred to the Dallas County Jail downtown. A Way Out Bail Bonds writes felony, misdemeanor, DWI, warrant and traffic bonds for Garland arrests under Dallas County Bail Bond License #285, with bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. We bring more than 35 years of Dallas County experience, a phone that is answered live 24 hours a day, bilingual agents (Se habla espanol), mobile service and payment plans with no credit check. Call our Dallas County line at 214-760-9978 and we will start by confirming whether your family member is still in Garland or already at Lew Sterrett. See how Garland families rate A Way Out Bail Bonds.

About Bail Bonds in Garland, TX

Garland is the second-largest city in Dallas County, with 246,018 residents at the 2020 census spread across about 57 square miles northeast of Dallas. The city sits on I-30 along its southern edge, I-635 through its western side, the President George Bush Turnpike across the north, and State Highways 66 and 78 through the middle, which gives the Garland Police Department a heavy share of traffic-stop warrant arrests and DWI cases on drivers heading home from Dallas or Rockwall. Lake Ray Hubbard forms the eastern boundary and adds boating-related public intoxication and BWI arrests in summer. Downtown Garland Square, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has developed a bar and restaurant scene of its own, and events at the Curtis Culwell Center and Firewheel Town Center bring crowds that occasionally end the night in the detention center.

Small slivers of Garland cross into Collin County and Rockwall County, which matters if the arrest happened on the far northern or eastern edge of the city. For the overwhelming majority of Garland arrests, though, the case is a Dallas County case and the bond is a Dallas County bond, whether it is posted in Garland or at the county jail.

What is an indemnitor?

An indemnitor is the person, usually a family member, who signs the bail bond agreement and promises the bail bond company that the defendant will appear in court. Most people call this the co-signer. The indemnitor is responsible for the full bond amount if the defendant disappears, which is why we keep indemnitors informed of every court date. Read more on our How Bail Bonds Work page.

Which Jail Will Someone Arrested in Garland Be Taken To?

Someone arrested by Garland police is booked into the Garland Detention Center, 1900 W. State St., Garland, TX 75042, operated by the Garland Police Department, and is held there for a limited period before any transfer to the Dallas County Jail. The detention center phone number is 972-485-4840. Garland accepts bail bonds directly at the detention center, so most Garland arrestees who are bonded quickly never make the trip to 111 W. Commerce St. in Dallas.

The City of Garland’s detention center FAQ and posting bonds page describe the process, and here is how it plays out for a family:

• Arrest and transport to the Garland Detention Center. Garland officers bring arrestees to the police complex at Forest Lane and State Street. Booking includes fingerprints, photographs and a warrant check.
• Magistration in Garland. A magistrate sees Garland arrestees daily during set arraignment hours, reviews the Public Safety Report required by Texas law and sets the bond amount and conditions. Someone booked overnight is usually seen the following morning.
• Bond posted at the detention center. Once the bond is set, our agent posts the surety bond directly with the Garland Detention Center. The bond is a Dallas County bond and is forwarded to the county, but the release happens in Garland.
• Release from Garland. After the jail verifies the bond and checks for holds, the person is released from the State Street facility, typically within a few hours.
• Transfer to Lew Sterrett if no bond is posted. Garland holds people for a limited time, generally under three days. Anyone still in custody after that is transported to the Dallas County Jail (Lew Sterrett Justice Center), 111 W. Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202, inmate information 214-761-9025, where the 24-hour bond desk takes over.
• Bonding out from Lew Sterrett. If the transfer has already happened, we post the bond at the Dallas County bond desk instead. Release from Lew Sterrett takes longer because of the volume that facility handles, so calling while the person is still in Garland is the faster path.

Because Garland touches three counties, the county of arrest controls where the case is filed:

Arrest area	County	Jail where bond is posted
Nearly all of Garland, including downtown, Firewheel, South Garland and the I-30 corridor	Dallas County	Garland Detention Center, 1900 W. State St., then Dallas County Jail, 111 W. Commerce St., Dallas 75202
Far north Garland near the Collin County line	Collin County	Collin County Detention Facility, 4300 Community Ave., McKinney 75071
Far east Garland near Lake Ray Hubbard and the Rockwall County line	Rockwall County	Rockwall County Jail, Rockwall

A Way Out Bail Bonds is licensed in Dallas County and Tarrant County. If a Garland arrest was booked into the Collin or Rockwall county jail, we confirm the facility, explain that county’s process and connect you with the right licensed resource. Arrests booked in Garland or at Lew Sterrett are Dallas County cases we post directly. When you are unsure where the person is, we check the Garland Detention Center and the Dallas County inmate search for you

Class C and the Garland Municipal Court

Class C fine-only matters, including traffic tickets, city ordinance violations and many public intoxication cases, go through the Garland Municipal Court at 1791 W. Avenue B, Garland, TX 75042, phone 972-205-2330, a short distance from the police complex. The court handles payments online, by phone, by mail and through a secured drop box at the building, and municipal warrant matters are cleared through the court rather than through Dallas County. If a family member is being held in Garland on a Class C warrant only, the fastest resolution is usually paying the fine or posting a bond in the fine amount with the court, and we will tell you which applies rather than sell you a bond you do not need.

Bail Bond Services We Offer in Garland

Our Garland service covers every charge level that passes through the Garland Detention Center and, after transfer, the Dallas County Jail.

Felony Bail Bonds in Garland

Felony arrests in Garland, including aggravated assault, drug possession and delivery, burglary, felony theft and weapons charges, receive a bond amount from the magistrate in Garland and are prosecuted in the Dallas County Criminal District Courts at the Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd. Felony bonds are often larger and may call for collateral or a second indemnitor, and posting in Garland before transfer keeps the process simpler. See our Types of Bail Bonds page.

Misdemeanor Bail Bonds in Garland

Class A and B misdemeanors are the most common Garland bookings: assault causing bodily injury, possession of marijuana, theft, criminal trespass, driving while license invalid and family violence assaults. Misdemeanor bonds are set at Garland’s daily arraignment and can usually be posted the same day, with release from the detention center following within hours.

DWI and DUI Bail Bonds in Garland

Garland’s DWI arrests cluster on I-30 and I-635, on SH-66 and SH-78 heading toward Rowlett and Wylie, and around Downtown Garland Square on weekend nights. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor, and a Garland magistrate may require an ignition interlock device as a condition of bond. Our DWI and DUI bail bonds page explains those conditions and how we handle them.

Warrant Bail Bonds in Garland

Many Garland arrests begin when a routine stop on the Bush Turnpike or I-635 turns up an outstanding warrant from Dallas County or another county. We post bonds on Dallas County warrants and can arrange a walk-through surrender at the Garland Detention Center or Lew Sterrett so the person is booked and bonded in a single visit. For out-of-county warrants, we explain the hold and what has to happen before Garland can release.

Traffic and Class C Bonds in Garland

For Garland Municipal Court warrants and other Class C charges, we explain what the court accepts and post a bond where one is permitted. The traffic ticket bail bonds page describes how those differ from county bonds.

How the Bail Process Works in Garland

The Garland bail process is faster than in most of Dallas County because the bond can be posted where the person is being held. Here are the six steps.

• Call 214-760-9978. Give us the full name and date of birth of the person arrested, the charge if you know it and where in Garland it happened. A live agent answers at any hour.
• We confirm custody and status. We call the Garland Detention Center and check Dallas County records to learn whether the person is still in Garland, whether magistration has occurred and what the bond amount is. If the bond has not been set, we prepare everything so it can be posted the moment it is.
• The indemnitor signs. The co-signer completes the bond agreement, provides identification and, if the bond calls for it, arranges collateral. We complete most paperwork by phone, fax or email, and a mobile agent can meet you in Garland, at the detention center on State Street or at your home.
• We post the bond. Our agent posts the surety bond at the Garland Detention Center or, if the person has been transferred, at the Dallas County bond desk at 111 W. Commerce St.
• Release. Garland verifies the bond and releases the person from the State Street facility, typically within a few hours of posting. Releases from Lew Sterrett take longer, especially on weekend nights. We give you a realistic window rather than a promise.
• Court reminders. Court dates for Garland arrests are at the Frank Crowley Courts Building in Dallas. We provide every date to the defendant and indemnitor and remind them before each one.

Texas law sets the framework for every one of those steps. Senate Bill 6, the Damon Allen Act, has required since December 2021 that a magistrate review a Public Safety Report before setting bail, hold magistration within 48 hours of arrest and withhold personal bonds from defendants charged with certain violent offenses. Proposition 3, which Texas voters approved on November 4, 2025, added a constitutional provision letting judges deny bail altogether in specified violent and sexual felony cases on clear and convincing evidence. Garland arrests are overwhelmingly misdemeanors and non-violent felonies, so a surety bond remains available in nearly every case. The Texas Justice Court Training Center maintains a plain-language summary of both laws.

Affordable Bail Bonds in Garland: Payment Options

We make Garland bail bonds affordable through how the fee is paid, not through a posted number. A surety bond means you pay the bondsman’s fee instead of the full bail, and we structure that fee to match the family’s situation.

• Payment plans. The fee can be divided into installments on many bonds.
• Low down payment options. Qualified indemnitors can start the release with a reduced initial payment.
• No credit check. We evaluate the charge, the defendant’s court history and the indemnitor, not a credit score.
• Co-signer options. Several family members may share the indemnitor role.
• Collateral only when the bond requires it. Most misdemeanor bonds need none; when a felony bond does, we explain what qualifies and how it is returned.
• Many ways to pay. Major credit cards, American Express, Western Union, personal checks and cash in some situations, with payment available at the jail.
• Written agreement. Every fee and condition is on paper before you sign.

Details are on our bail payment options page. If cost is holding you back, call anyway and let us walk through the options with you.

Why Garland Residents Choose A Way Out Bail Bonds

What We Offer	What It Means for You
Dallas County Bail Bond License #285 (plus Tarrant County License #218)	We are approved by the Dallas County Bail Bond Board and appear on the county’s licensed bail bond companies list, which Garland requires before accepting a bond.
Bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company	Every bond is backed by an admitted surety company.
More than 35 years in Dallas County bail bonds	We know both the Garland Detention Center and the Lew Sterrett bond desk and move between them without delay.
24/7 live answer	Garland books arrestees around the clock, and we answer around the clock.
Bonding in Garland before transfer	We post at the State Street detention center whenever possible so your family member comes home from Garland instead of downtown Dallas.
Bilingual agents (Se habla espanol)	Spanish-speaking families in Garland receive the full explanation and every document in Spanish.
Mobile bond service	An agent can meet you at the Garland Detention Center, at your home or anywhere in the city.
Payment plans and no credit check	Release depends on the case and the indemnitor, not on your credit.
Confidential handling	Your information stays inside the bond process.
Trusted in Garland and across Dallas County	4.1 Google rating, 30+ reviews.

Local Knowledge: Garland Courts, Districts and Rules

Garland’s arrest patterns follow its highways and its lake. The I-30 corridor along the southern edge, from the Dallas line to the Lake Ray Hubbard bridge, produces DWI and warrant arrests at all hours; I-635 through the west side and the Bush Turnpike across the north add daytime traffic-stop warrant cases. Downtown Garland Square, with its restaurants and bars along Main Street and State Street, and the Firewheel Town Center area near the Turnpike and SH-78 are the two entertainment hubs, and both feed weekend night bookings. Lake Ray Hubbard brings summer boating arrests, and Garland police respond to the Garland side of the lake. The Curtis Culwell Center on Naaman Forest Boulevard hosts concerts and graduations that occasionally produce disorderly conduct and public intoxication arrests.

Court matters for Garland arrests split by charge level:

• Class C (fine-only): Garland Municipal Court, 1791 W. Avenue B, Garland, TX 75042, 972-205-2330.
• Class A and B misdemeanors: Dallas County Criminal Courts, Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207.
• Felonies: Dallas County Criminal District Courts, also at the Frank Crowley Courts Building.
• Collin or Rockwall County arrests: that county’s courts, with bonds posted at that county’s jail.

One process point families rarely expect: a person can be bonded out of Garland and still have a Dallas County case that has not yet been formally filed. The bond stays in effect, but the first court date at Frank Crowley may not be scheduled for weeks. Some families assume no news means the case went away. It has not. We keep the indemnitor informed as the case is filed and the first setting is assigned so nobody misses a date they never received.

Response Time to Garland

The Garland Detention Center at 1900 W. State St. is about a 35 to 40 minute drive from our office at 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011, via I-30 East and I-635 North in normal traffic. The Dallas County Jail at 111 W. Commerce St. is roughly 25 to 30 minutes from Arlington on I-30. Because we finish paperwork by phone, fax or email before anyone drives anywhere, the bond is usually ready to post as soon as the amount is set, and a mobile agent can meet you at the Garland Detention Center or your home when you prefer to sign in person. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions About Garland Bail Bonds

Where is the Garland Detention Center?

The Garland Detention Center is at 1900 W. State St., Garland, TX 75042, on the Garland Police Department campus at 1891 Forest Lane, and the phone number is 972-485-4840. It is a city-run jail that holds Garland arrestees for a limited time before transfer to the Dallas County Jail. Bail bonds are accepted directly at the detention center, so most people bonded quickly are released from Garland.

Is a Garland arrest a Dallas County case?

Yes, in nearly every instance. Garland lies almost entirely within Dallas County, so a Garland arrest is filed in the Dallas County courts and the bond is a Dallas County bond even when it is posted at the Garland Detention Center. Only arrests on the small portions of the city inside Collin or Rockwall County are handled by those counties, and we confirm the county for you when you call.

How do I check if someone is in the Garland jail?

Call the Garland Detention Center at 972-485-4840 with the person’s full name and date of birth. Garland does not maintain a public online roster the way Dallas County does, so a phone call is the direct route. If the person has already been transferred, they will appear in the Dallas County inmate search. We make both checks for you at 214-760-9978 so you do not have to wait on hold.

Is the bail bond fee refundable?

No. The fee paid to a licensed bail bond company is earned when the bond is posted and is not returned at the end of the case, whatever the outcome. A family that instead pays the full bail amount in cash to Dallas County can receive that money back when the case closes, less court costs, but only after paying the entire amount up front, which is why most families use a surety bond.

What happens if the defendant misses court at Frank Crowley?

The court can declare the bond forfeited and issue a warrant. Call us immediately if this happens. In many situations the defendant can appear voluntarily and we can ask the court to set aside the forfeiture and reinstate the bond. The indemnitor’s exposure grows the longer the defendant stays away, so speed matters.

Can bail be denied for a Garland arrest?

Rarely. Proposition 3, approved by Texas voters in November 2025, allows a judge to deny bail in defined violent and sexual felony cases when the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no conditions would suffice. The typical Garland misdemeanor or non-violent felony is not affected, and the magistrate sets a bond in the normal way. If bail is denied, the defense attorney can request a hearing.

What should I bring to bail someone out in Garland?

Bring a government-issued photo ID, proof of your address and the means to pay the fee or the agreed down payment. Knowing the defendant’s full name and date of birth speeds up the check with the detention center. If collateral is required on a larger bond, we tell you exactly what documents to bring before you leave the house.

Do you have Spanish-speaking agents for Garland?

Yes. Se habla espanol. Our bilingual agents explain the bond agreement, the indemnitor’s responsibilities and every court date in Spanish, and paperwork can be reviewed in Spanish before signing. Garland has a large Spanish-speaking community, and we make sure language is never the reason a release is delayed.

Areas We Also Serve Near Garland

Families near Garland also rely on us for bail bonds in Richardson, bail bonds in Rowlett, bail bonds in Mesquite, bail bonds in Dallas, where Garland arrestees are transferred after a few days, and bail bonds in Plano. See every city on our cities we serve page.

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Call for Garland Bail Bonds Now

If your family member is in the Garland Detention Center, the best time to call is before the transfer to Dallas County, and A Way Out Bail Bonds is ready at every hour. Licensed in Dallas County under License #285 and posting bonds in Garland and at Lew Sterrett for more than 35 years, we can have the paperwork finished before the bond is set. Call 214-760-9978 now, or 817-261-2828 for Tarrant County arrests, or request service online.

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

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