Bail Bonds Service in Haltom City, TX

A Way Out Bail Bonds writes affordable bail bonds for families in Haltom City, Texas, a Tarrant County city whose arrestees are not held in Haltom City at all. When the Haltom City Police Department makes an arrest, the person is booked into the North Richland Hills Joint Detention Facility at 7301 N.E. Loop 820, and the bond is a Tarrant County bond. Our agents post felony, misdemeanor, DWI, warrant and traffic bonds for Haltom City arrests under Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218, with bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. We bring more than 35 years of Tarrant County experience, bilingual agents, payment plans with low down payment options and no credit check, and a phone that a live person answers 24 hours a day. Call our Tarrant County line at 817-261-2828 whenever the arrest happens, day or night. Read what Tarrant County families say about A Way Out Bail Bonds.

About Bail Bonds in Haltom City, TX

Haltom City is a dense, working-class suburb wedged between Fort Worth and the Mid-Cities, and most families here need a bond that fits a paycheck, not a savings account. The city covers roughly 12 square miles in central Tarrant County and counted 46,073 residents in the 2020 census, with a large share of households that are Hispanic or Latino and a median income below the county average. Haltom City sits where Loop 820 meets US-377 (Denton Highway), with SH 121 (Airport Freeway) and SH 183 (Belknap Street) along the southern edge and Haltom Road and Broadway Avenue as the main north-south and east-west streets. Traffic stops on Loop 820 and Denton Highway are where many Haltom City warrant and DWI arrests begin.

Because Haltom City does not run a jail of its own, families often lose the first hours after an arrest calling the wrong place. The person is in North Richland Hills, the charge belongs to Tarrant County, and fine-only tickets belong to Haltom City Municipal Court.

What is a surety bond?

A surety bond is a bail bond backed by an insurance company rather than by cash the family deposits with the county. A licensed bail bond agent signs the bond on the defendant’s behalf, the surety company guarantees the full amount to Tarrant County, and the family pays the agent a fee that can be spread across a payment plan. Our How Bail Bonds Work page walks through the mechanics in more detail.

Which Jail Will Someone Arrested in Haltom City Be Taken To?

A person arrested by Haltom City police is booked into the North Richland Hills Joint Detention Facility, 7301 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, phone 817-427-7000, option 3. Haltom City has no long-term jail of its own. Under an interlocal agreement, North Richland Hills operates the joint facility for arrests made by North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Haltom City and Watauga police. Charges above Class C are filed with Tarrant County, whose 24-hour Bond Desk is at the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76196, inmate information 817-884-3000.

Here is the path from arrest to release, based on the North Richland Hills jail information page and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office:

• Arrest by Haltom City police. The Haltom City Police Department, 5110 Broadway Ave., Haltom City, TX 76117 (817-222-7000), handles the arrest and initial paperwork, then transports the person about five miles east on Loop 820 to the joint detention facility.
• Booking in North Richland Hills. North Richland Hills does not publish an online inmate list, so the fastest way to confirm custody is to call the facility, or to call us and let us do it.
• Magistration. A magistrate reviews the charge and the Public Safety Report required by Texas law, sets the bond amount and adds any conditions. Texas law requires this within 48 hours of arrest, and at the joint facility it usually happens within the first day.
• Bond posting. Once a bond amount exists, our agent posts the surety bond. Depending on where the person is held when the amount is set, that happens at the North Richland Hills facility or at the Tarrant County Bond Desk at 100 N. Lamar St.
• Release. The holding facility verifies the bond, returns property and releases the defendant. If the person has already been moved to the county facility, release happens in downtown Fort Worth.
• Transfer if no bond is posted. People who are not bonded out of North Richland Hills are transferred to the Tarrant County Corrections Center, generally within a day or two. Bonding out before the transfer is simpler and usually faster.

If you do not know where your family member is, call 817-261-2828 first. We check with the joint facility and run the Tarrant County inmate search so you are not calling three different desks yourself.

Class C Charges and Haltom City Municipal Court

Fine-only Class C matters, including traffic tickets, city ordinance violations and Class C warrants, are handled by Haltom City Municipal Court, located in City Hall at 4801 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, TX 76117, phone 817-222-7773. According to the court’s page on the city website, the court is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closed on Friday. Missing a court date on a citation results in a failure-to-appear warrant and an additional charge. If you have a Haltom City municipal warrant and would rather clear it than wait to be stopped, call us and we will explain the options the court allows.

Bail Bond Services We Offer in Haltom City

We handle every level of charge that comes out of a Haltom City arrest, from a Class C traffic warrant to a felony filed in Tarrant County.

Felony Bail Bonds in Haltom City

Felony charges from Haltom City arrests are prosecuted in the Tarrant County Criminal District Courts at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth, and the bond amount is set individually by the magistrate. We write felony bonds for drug possession, aggravated assault, burglary, weapons charges and evading arrest, and we structure payment plans on larger felony bonds so a Haltom City family is not emptying an account. Our Types of Bail Bonds page explains what each bond type requires.

Misdemeanor Bail Bonds in Haltom City

Class A and Class B misdemeanors are the most common charges we see from the joint detention facility: DWI, possession of marijuana, simple assault, theft, criminal trespass and driving with an invalid license. Because misdemeanor bond amounts in Tarrant County are usually set soon after booking, we can often post the bond within hours of your call.

DWI and DUI Bail Bonds in Haltom City

Loop 820, Denton Highway and Airport Freeway all cross Haltom City, and DWI stops on those roads late at night are a steady part of our Haltom City work. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor; a repeat DWI or a high blood alcohol result carries a higher classification and often an ignition interlock condition. Our DWI and DUI bail bonds page explains what to expect from arrest through the first court setting.

Warrant Bail Bonds in Haltom City

Many Haltom City arrests are for warrants discovered during a routine stop, not for anything that happened that day. We post bonds for outstanding Tarrant County warrants and for out-of-county warrants that appear at booking, and when someone knows a warrant exists we can arrange a walk-through surrender so the person is booked and released in one planned trip instead of being taken from a traffic stop.

Traffic and Class C Bonds in Haltom City

For Haltom City Municipal Court warrants and other Class C matters, we explain what the court will accept and, where a surety bond is permitted, post it so the person gets a new court date rather than a night in custody. See our traffic ticket bail bonds page.

How the Bail Process Works in Haltom City

The process for a Haltom City arrest runs in six steps, most of which can be completed by phone.

• Call 817-261-2828. Tell us the person’s full name and date of birth, that the arrest was made by Haltom City police, and the charge if you know it. A live agent answers every call, day or night.
• We locate the person and the bond amount. We contact the North Richland Hills Joint Detention Facility and check Tarrant County records. If magistration has not happened yet, we prepare the paperwork so the bond can be posted the moment an amount is set.
• Indemnitor paperwork and payment arrangement. A co-signer, called the indemnitor, provides identification, signs the bond agreement and chooses a payment structure. We handle this by phone, fax or email, or a mobile agent meets you locally.
• We post the bond. Our agent files the surety bond at the joint facility or at the Tarrant County Bond Desk at 100 N. Lamar St., whichever applies to where the person is being held.
• Release. The facility processes the release once the bond is verified. At the North Richland Hills facility, release commonly takes a few hours after the bond is accepted; at the Tarrant County Corrections Center, releases run longer on weekend nights and during high booking volume.
• Court reminders. We provide every court date to the defendant and co-signer and remind them ahead of each one, because appearing in court is what keeps the bond in good standing.

Two Texas laws shape this process. Senate Bill 6, known as the Damon Allen Act and effective since December 2021, requires the magistrate to consider a Public Safety Report before setting bail and prohibits personal bonds for certain violent offenses, which is why most Haltom City defendants need a surety bond rather than a release on their own signature. Proposition 3, approved by Texas voters on November 4, 2025, gives judges authority to deny bail entirely in defined violent and sexual felony cases when the state proves its case by clear and convincing evidence. Neither changes the process for the ordinary misdemeanor and non-violent felony arrests that make up most Haltom City cases. The Texas Justice Court Training Center bail page summarizes both.

Affordable Bail Bonds in Haltom City: Payment Options

Affordable bail bonds in Haltom City means a fee you can actually pay this week, and we build the arrangement around that. Nobody is expected to have the full bail amount on hand, and we do not expect the whole fee at once.

• Payment plans. Installment schedules are available on many bonds, so the release proceeds while the balance is paid over time.
• Low down payment options. Qualified co-signers can begin the release with a smaller first payment.
• No credit check. We look at the charge, the defendant’s history and the co-signer’s stability, never a credit score.
• Multiple co-signers. Family members can share the responsibility so no single person carries it alone.
• Collateral only when needed. Most misdemeanor bonds require no collateral; when a larger 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 at the jail available.
• Written terms. Every fee and condition is in the agreement you sign, with nothing added later.

Our bail payment options page describes each arrangement. If cost is the reason you are hesitating, that is the first question we want to answer.

Why Haltom City 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 on the county’s licensed bail bondsman roster.
Bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company	Tarrant County accepts our bonds because an admitted surety stands behind every one.
More than 35 years in Tarrant County bail bonds	We have posted bonds at the Tarrant County Bond Desk and at Mid-Cities jails for decades and know how each facility processes a release.
We know Haltom City arrestees are held in North Richland Hills	We go to 7301 N.E. Loop 820 first, not to the Haltom City police station, so no time is lost.
Payment plans, low down payment and no credit check	Built for Haltom City families who need the fee spread out rather than paid in one lump.
24/7 live answer	Traffic stops on Loop 820 happen at 2:00 a.m.; so do our calls.
Bilingual agents (Se habla espanol)	Spanish-speaking families in Haltom City get the full explanation and the paperwork in Spanish.
Mobile bond service	An agent can meet you in Haltom City, at the North Richland Hills facility or in downtown Fort Worth.
Locally trusted across Tarrant County	4.1 Google rating, 30+ reviews

Local Knowledge: Haltom City Courts, Districts and Rules

Haltom City’s arrest patterns follow its roads more than its neighborhoods. The Denton Highway (US-377) corridor from Loop 820 north toward Watauga, lined with auto shops, apartments and small retail, is a common location for warrant arrests during traffic stops. Loop 820 between the I-35W and SH 121 interchanges is where most Haltom City DWI stops happen, particularly on weekend nights. Broadway Avenue, home to the police department, and Haltom Road, where City Hall and the municipal court sit, form the civic core. The Buffalo Ridge Park area and the neighborhoods around Birdville ISD schools generate fewer arrests but more juvenile and family-related calls, which follow a different process.

Court matters for Haltom City arrests split by charge level:

• Class C (fine-only): Haltom City Municipal Court, City Hall, 4801 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, TX 76117, 817-222-7773. Open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Class A and B misdemeanors: Tarrant County Criminal Courts at Law, Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth, TX 76196.
• Felonies: Tarrant County Criminal District Courts, also at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.

The quirk that catches Haltom City families most often is the four-day municipal court week. The court is closed on Friday, so a Class C warrant that comes up on a Thursday evening cannot be handled at the court window until the following Monday. A surety bond, where the court permits one, is the practical way to get a new court date over that gap. The joint detention facility also does not allow visitation until 24 hours after arrest, so posting bond is usually the only way to see the person the same day.

Response Time to Haltom City

Our office at 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011 is about 20 miles from the North Richland Hills Joint Detention Facility, roughly a 25-minute drive by SH 121 and Loop 820 in normal traffic, and about 15 miles from the Tarrant County Corrections Center in downtown Fort Worth, roughly 20 minutes by I-30. Those times are approximate and depend on traffic. Because paperwork can be completed by phone, fax or email, and a mobile agent can meet you in Haltom City or at either facility, distance seldom delays the bond.

Frequently Asked Questions About Haltom City Bail Bonds

Does Haltom City have its own jail?

No. Haltom City does not operate a long-term jail. People arrested by Haltom City police are booked into the North Richland Hills Joint Detention Facility at 7301 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, phone 817-427-7000, option 3, which serves North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Haltom City and Watauga. Anyone not released on bond from that facility is later transferred to the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Fort Worth.

Can I set up a payment plan for a Haltom City bond?

Yes. Payment plans are available on many Haltom City bonds, and a qualified co-signer can usually start the release with a low down payment. We do not run a credit check. Approval depends on the charge, the defendant’s history and the co-signer, and more than one family member can share the agreement. Every term is written into the contract before you sign.

How long until a Haltom City arrestee is moved to the county jail?

People who are not bonded out of the North Richland Hills Joint Detention Facility are typically transferred to the Tarrant County Corrections Center within a day or two, though the timing depends on the charge, the facility’s population and transport schedules. Bonding out before the transfer is simpler and generally faster, because the county facility handles a much higher volume of releases. Calling early gives us the best chance of posting the bond in North Richland Hills.

What does a co-signer agree to?

The co-signer, also called the indemnitor, promises that the defendant will attend every court date. If the defendant fails to appear and cannot be found, the co-signer becomes responsible for the full bond amount and any costs of locating the defendant. We send reminders before each court date to keep that from happening, and most bonds close without any issue.

Is the fee for a Haltom City bail bond refundable?

No. The fee paid to a bail bond company is earned when the bond is posted and is not returned at the end of the case, whatever the outcome. Cash bail deposited directly with Tarrant County is refunded when the case concludes, less court costs, but only after paying the full bail amount up front.

What if the defendant misses court in Tarrant County?

Call us right away. The court can forfeit the bond and issue a new warrant, but if the defendant reaches out quickly we can often arrange a voluntary appearance and ask the court to reinstate the bond. The sooner we hear about the missed date, the more options remain.

Can you help on a weekend arrest in Haltom City?

Yes. Our phones are answered live 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the North Richland Hills facility and the Tarrant County Bond Desk both accept bonds around the clock. Weekend magistration can take longer, so we begin paperwork immediately and post the bond as soon as the amount is set.

Do you have Spanish-speaking agents for Haltom City?

Yes. Se habla espanol. Our bilingual agents explain the bond agreement, the payment plan, the court dates and the co-signer’s duties in Spanish, with all documents reviewed in Spanish before signing.

Areas We Also Serve Near Haltom City

A Way Out Bail Bonds serves every city in Tarrant County and Dallas County. Near Haltom City, we also provide bail bonds in North Richland Hills, where Haltom City arrestees are held, bail bonds in Watauga, bail bonds in Hurst, bail bonds in Saginaw and bail bonds in Blue Mound. Browse the full list of cities we serve.

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Call for Haltom City Bail Bonds Now

Need an affordable bail bondsman for a Haltom City arrest? A Way Out Bail Bonds is licensed in Tarrant County, answers live 24 hours a day and offers payment plans with no credit check. 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.