Bail Bonds Service in Keller, TX

A Way Out Bail Bonds posts bonds at the Keller Regional Detention Center around the clock, and because that facility holds arrestees for four cities, we are there more often than for Keller alone. People arrested by the Keller Police Department are booked into the Keller Regional Detention Center at 330 Rufe Snow Dr., Keller, TX 76248, the same jail that receives arrestees from Southlake, Westlake and Colleyville, with the case and the bond belonging to Tarrant County. We write felony, misdemeanor, DWI, warrant and traffic bonds for Keller arrests under Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218, with bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. Our agents bring more than 35 years of Tarrant and Dallas County bail experience, answer the phone live 24 hours a day, speak Spanish and English, and offer payment plans, low down payment options and no credit check. Call our Tarrant County line at 817-261-2828 and we will confirm within minutes whether your family member is in Keller or has been moved to Fort Worth. Read what Northeast Tarrant County families say about A Way Out Bail Bonds.

About Bail Bonds in Keller, TX

Keller is the jail hub of Northeast Tarrant County, which makes it one of the few suburbs where the local jail is busier than the city’s own arrest numbers would suggest. The city itself is a quiet bedroom community: the 2020 census counted 45,776 residents across about 18.5 square miles, the city touches no interstate highway, and Keller markets itself as a family-oriented town built around Keller Town Center, Bear Creek Park and the Old Town district along US-377. Yet the Keller Regional Detention Center on Rufe Snow Drive processes arrests from Keller, Southlake, Westlake and Colleyville, so a family whose relative was stopped on SH-114 in Southlake or on SH-26 in Colleyville is often surprised to learn the person is sitting in Keller.

Keller’s own arrests follow its roads. US-377 along the western edge and FM 1709 (Keller Parkway) running east to Southlake carry the bulk of the traffic, and that is where Keller police make most DWI and warrant stops, particularly late on weekend nights after restaurant and bar traffic from Southlake Town Square and Alliance Town Center passes through. Davis Boulevard (FM 1938) and Rufe Snow Drive add the north-south flow. Inside the neighborhoods, the calls we hear about are family disturbances, possession cases and theft. Keller ISD serves more than 34,000 students, most of them in northeast Fort Worth rather than Keller proper, so Friday night football and school events pull traffic into the city from a wide area.

What is bond forfeiture?

Bond forfeiture is what happens when a defendant fails to appear in court and the judge orders the bond amount paid to the county. For a surety bond, the bonding company owes that amount and looks to the co-signer to make it good, which is why every co-signer we work with receives court date reminders. In most cases a defendant who returns to court promptly can have the forfeiture set aside and the bond reinstated. Our How Bail Bonds Work page explains the terms you will hear at the Keller jail.

Which Jail Will Someone Arrested in Keller Be Taken To?

Someone arrested by Keller police is booked into the Keller Regional Detention Center, 330 Rufe Snow Dr., Keller, TX 76248, phone 817-743-4770, which is part of the Keller Police Department headquarters. The facility is a short-term jail that also houses arrestees from Southlake, Westlake and Colleyville under regional agreements, and it publishes an online inmate search. A person who is not bonded out within roughly 72 hours is transferred to the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76196, where the Bond Desk is open 24 hours and inmate information is 817-884-3000.

The path from arrest to release, based on the City of Keller Regional Detention Center FAQ and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, runs like this:

• Arrest and booking on Rufe Snow Drive. Because the jail sits inside police headquarters, Keller arrestees are booked within minutes of arrival: fingerprints, photograph, property inventory and a statewide warrant check. The name then appears on the city’s online inmate search.
• Arraignment. Keller’s magistrate generally holds arraignments between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with alternate times when the magistrate’s schedule requires. The magistrate reviews the Public Safety Report required by Texas law, sets the bond amount and adds any conditions.
• Bond posting. Keller accepts cash for the exact bond amount, credit card payments online or in the lobby, and surety bonds from companies licensed in Tarrant County. Our agent files the surety bond and the detention center verifies it.
• Release in the jail lobby. Once the bond is confirmed, the person is released through the lobby at 330 Rufe Snow Dr. Keller describes most stays as lasting less than 72 hours before release or transfer.
• Transfer if no bond is posted. A person who remains in custody is moved to the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Fort Worth, where we post the bond at the 24-hour Bond Desk instead. Release from Fort Worth takes longer because of the facility’s size, so bonding out while the person is still in Keller is the faster path.

Call us before you start calling jails. We check Keller’s inmate search and Tarrant County records and tell you exactly where the person is and whether a bond amount has been set.

Class C and Keller Municipal Court Matters

Fine-only Class C offenses, including traffic citations and city ordinance violations, are heard by the Keller Municipal Court at Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller, TX 76248, phone 817-743-4050, which sits in Keller Town Center a short drive from the jail. The court publishes payment and docket information through the City of Keller Municipal Court page. A person booked into the Keller jail on a municipal alias warrant can usually post a bond through a Tarrant County licensed company, while a capias pro fine warrant issued after a judgment is cleared only by paying the fine or serving credit, so the type of warrant determines what can be done. We confirm the warrant type before anyone drives to Town Hall.

Bail Bond Services We Offer in Keller

Our Keller bail bond service covers every charge level that comes through the Keller Regional Detention Center and the Tarrant County system.

Felony Bail Bonds in Keller

Felony charges from Keller 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 at Keller’s arraignment. We handle felony bonds for drug possession, aggravated assault, burglary, felony DWI and weapons charges, including bonds that require collateral or more than one co-signer. See our Types of Bail Bonds page.

Misdemeanor Bail Bonds in Keller

Class A and B misdemeanors make up most Keller bookings: first DWI, possession of marijuana, assault causing bodily injury, theft and driving with an invalid license. Because Keller arraigns during business hours nearly every day, a misdemeanor bond is frequently posted the same day the amount is set. Our criminal cases page describes each class.

DWI and DUI Bail Bonds in Keller

DWI is the charge Keller families call about most, usually after a stop on FM 1709 or US-377 late on a Friday or Saturday. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor, and Keller’s magistrate may require an ignition interlock device as a condition of bond. Our DWI and DUI bail bonds page explains what follows the arrest.

Warrant Bail Bonds in Keller

Warrant arrests at the Keller jail come in two forms: a Keller resident picked up on an old Tarrant or Dallas County warrant during a traffic stop, and a person booked in Keller who turns out to have a warrant from another city. Keller notifies the issuing city, which then has 24 hours to pick the person up. We post Tarrant County warrant bonds directly and arrange walk-through surrenders so the person clears the warrant on a planned schedule.

Traffic and Class C Bonds in Keller

For Keller Municipal Court traffic warrants and other Class C matters, we identify whether the warrant is an alias warrant that accepts a surety bond or a capias pro fine that does not, and we post the bond where permitted. Our traffic ticket bail bonds page covers the details.

How the Bail Process Works in Keller

Six steps take a Keller arrest from your first call to the release lobby on Rufe Snow Drive.

• Call 817-261-2828. Give us the person’s full name, date of birth, the arresting agency if you know it (Keller, Southlake, Westlake or Colleyville all book here) and the charge. Our phones are answered live 24 hours a day.
• We confirm custody and bond status. We check Keller’s inmate search and Tarrant County records. If arraignment has not happened yet, we tell you the expected window and prepare the paperwork so it is ready the moment a bond amount exists.
• Co-signer paperwork. The indemnitor signs the bond agreement and provides identification. Nearly everything can be done by phone, fax or email, and a mobile agent can meet you at your home in Keller or in the jail lobby.
• We post the bond. Our agent files the surety bond with the Keller Regional Detention Center or, if the person has already been moved, at the Tarrant County Bond Desk at 100 N. Lamar St.
• Release. Keller processes releases in the jail lobby, generally within a few hours of bond confirmation on weekdays. Weekend nights and holiday periods run slower because bookings from four cities arrive at once. We do not promise exact times, and no honest bondsman does.
• Court date follow-up. We give the defendant and the co-signer every court date at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center and send reminders before each one until the case is resolved.

Texas bail law now includes two measures every Keller family should know about. Senate Bill 6, the Damon Allen Act, has required since December 2021 that a magistrate see the defendant within 48 hours, review a Public Safety Report before setting bail and withhold personal bonds on a list of violent charges; this is why Keller’s arraignment includes a records review before the amount is announced. Proposition 3, approved by Texas voters on November 4, 2025, permits a judge to deny bail outright in defined violent and sexual felony cases when the state proves its case by clear and convincing evidence. The ordinary Keller booking, a misdemeanor or non-violent felony, still receives a bond in the usual way. The Texas Justice Court Training Center publishes the full framework.

Affordable Bail Bonds in Keller: Payment Options

A surety bond costs a family far less than depositing the full bail with Tarrant County, and we shape the fee to fit the household.

• Payment plans. Installments are available on many bonds so release does not wait for a single payment.
• Low down payment options. Qualified co-signers can often start with a smaller initial amount.
• No credit check. Approval depends on the charge, the defendant’s history and the co-signer, not a credit score.
• Shared responsibility. Two or more family members can co-sign one bond.
• Collateral only when needed. Most misdemeanor bonds require none; when collateral applies, we explain what qualifies and how it is returned.
• Payment methods. Major credit cards, American Express, Western Union, personal checks, cash in some situations and payment at the jail.
• Written terms. Every fee and condition is on paper before you sign.

Our payment options page goes into detail. The conversation about cost is free, so call even if you are unsure you can afford a bond.

Why Keller 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 appear on the county’s licensed bondsman list.
Bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company	Every bond is backed by an admitted surety the Keller jail and Tarrant County accept.
More than 35 years in Tarrant County bail bonds	We have posted at the Keller jail and the Fort Worth Bond Desk for decades and know each one’s routine.
Four-city jail knowledge	We know Keller holds Southlake, Westlake and Colleyville arrestees too, and we know when a transfer to Fort Worth is likely.
24/7 live answer	Keller bookings peak on weekend nights; our phones are staffed then.
Bilingual agents (Se habla espanol)	Spanish-speaking families receive the full explanation in their language.
Mobile bond service	An agent can meet you at your home in Keller, in the jail lobby on Rufe Snow Drive or at the Tarrant County Bond Desk.
Paperwork by phone, fax or email	No trip to Arlington is required.
Payment plans and no credit check	Release does not hinge on a credit score or a lump sum.
Locally trusted in Northeast Tarrant County	4.1 Google rating, 30+ reviews

Local Knowledge: Keller Courts, Districts and Rules

Keller’s enforcement geography follows a few corridors. US-377 on the west side, where Old Town Keller’s restaurants sit, and FM 1709 (Keller Parkway), which links I-35W to Southlake and SH-114, see the most DWI and traffic-warrant stops. Davis Boulevard (FM 1938) carries traffic south to North Richland Hills, and Rufe Snow Drive leads directly to the police headquarters and jail. Keller Town Center around Bear Creek Parkway hosts city events such as the Keller Fest and the holiday lighting, and Bear Creek Park and the Keller Pointe recreation center draw large weekend crowds. Arrest volume at the jail also rises with Southlake Town Square nightlife and with events at Texas Motor Speedway, whose traffic passes through Westlake and Keller on the way home.

Court matters for Keller arrests split by charge level:

• Class C (fine-only): Keller Municipal Court, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller, TX 76248, 817-743-4050.
• Class A and B misdemeanors: Tarrant County Criminal Courts at the 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 process quirk that catches Keller families is the four-city mix. A Keller resident arrested in Southlake, a Southlake resident arrested in Keller and a Colleyville resident arrested in Westlake all end up in the same lobby on Rufe Snow Drive, and the arresting agency, not the city of residence, determines whose report and whose municipal court are involved. Visitation at Keller is limited to a single evening hour, so most families never see the inside of the facility before release. We tell you which agency made the arrest and which court will handle any Class C piece so the paperwork goes to the right place the first time.

Response Time to Keller

Our office at 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011 is about a 30-minute drive to the Keller Regional Detention Center on Rufe Snow Drive via SH-360 north and SH-183 or SH-121 in normal traffic, and about 20 minutes to the Tarrant County Corrections Center in downtown Fort Worth via I-30. Because paperwork is completed by phone, fax or email and our agents post at both facilities regularly, distance rarely changes how quickly a bond is filed. When a family prefers to sign in person, a mobile agent can meet you at home in Keller or in the jail lobby. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions About Keller Bail Bonds

Where is the Keller jail, and which cities use it?

The Keller Regional Detention Center is at 330 Rufe Snow Dr., Keller, TX 76248, inside Keller Police Department headquarters, phone 817-743-4770. It books arrestees for Keller, Southlake, Westlake and Colleyville under regional agreements, so a person arrested in any of those cities is held in Keller. Bonds are filed through Tarrant County. If you are unsure whether your family member is there, call us and we will check.

How long does release from the Keller Regional Detention Center take?

Release usually follows within a few hours of bond confirmation, with weekday afternoons after arraignment being the fastest. Arraignments generally run between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., so a late-night arrest typically waits until the next morning for a bond amount. Weekend nights, when bookings from four cities arrive together, run slower. No bondsman can promise an exact time.

When does a Keller arrest transfer to the Tarrant County Jail?

Keller describes itself as a short-term facility where most people stay less than 72 hours before release or transfer to the Tarrant County Corrections Center at 100 N. Lamar St. in Fort Worth. A person who has not bonded out within that window is generally moved. Once transferred, we post the bond at the county Bond Desk, but release from Fort Worth takes longer, so bonding out while the person is still in Keller is the quicker route.

What does a co-signer agree to?

The co-signer, or indemnitor, guarantees the defendant’s appearance at every court date and is responsible for the full bond amount if the defendant cannot be located after a forfeiture. The co-signer also keeps contact information current with us. We send reminders before each court date, which is the best protection a co-signer has.

Is the bail bond fee 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 or the Keller jail is refunded when the case ends, less court costs, but requires paying the full amount up front.

Can bail be denied for a Keller arrest?

For most misdemeanors and non-violent felonies, no. 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 presents clear and convincing evidence. Those cases are a small share of Keller bookings. If bail is denied, the defendant’s attorney can request a hearing.

How do I find out the bond amount for someone in the Keller jail?

Call us at 817-261-2828 and we will look it up. Keller publishes an online inmate search and answers 817-743-4770 around the clock, and Tarrant County inmate information is 817-884-3000. If no bond amount appears, the person has not yet been arraigned, and we can tell you when to expect it.

Do you have Spanish-speaking agents for Keller?

Yes. Se habla espanol. Our bilingual agents explain the bond agreement, the court dates and the co-signer’s responsibilities in Spanish, and paperwork can be reviewed in Spanish before signing.

Areas We Also Serve Near Keller

A Way Out Bail Bonds serves every city in Tarrant and Dallas counties. Around Keller we provide bail bonds in Southlake, whose arrestees are booked in Keller, bail bonds in Colleyville and bail bonds in Westlake, which also use the Keller jail, bail bonds in North Richland Hills to the south, bail bonds in Watauga and bail bonds in Haslet to the west. The full list is on our cities we serve page.

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Call for Keller Bail Bonds Now

If someone you love is being held at the Keller Regional Detention Center, A Way Out Bail Bonds can have a bond filed as soon as the amount is set. We are licensed in Tarrant County, answer 24 hours a day and know the Keller lobby and the Fort Worth Bond Desk equally well. 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.