Bail Bonds in Austin, TX & Travis County

Licensed, locally owned bail bond services — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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What Is a Bail Bond?

When someone is arrested in Austin or Travis County, a judge sets a bail amount — the money required to secure their release from jail while they await trial. A bail bond is a financial guarantee posted with the court that the defendant will appear at all required court dates.

Most families cannot afford to pay the full bail amount out of pocket. That's where Bail Bonds Express comes in. As a licensed Travis County Bail Bond Board Representative since 2008, we post the full bail on your behalf for a fraction of the total cost.

We are conveniently located near the Travis County jail at 600 W. 28th St., Suite 106-B, Austin, Texas 78705. We can post bail over the phone, via email, or fax — so you don't have to come to our office to get your loved one released.

Types of Bail Bonds We Handle

Surety Bonds

The most common type of bail bond. A bail bondsman posts the full bail amount with the court on your behalf. You pay a non-refundable premium (typically 10% of the bail amount). If the defendant fails to appear, the bondsman is responsible for the full bail.

Cash Bonds

The full bail amount is paid directly to the court in cash. Once the case is resolved and all court appearances are made, the cash is returned minus any court fees. We can help guide you through this process.

Personal Recognizance (PR) Bonds

The defendant is released on their own promise to appear in court without paying bail. This is typically granted by a judge for low-risk defendants with strong community ties.

Property Bonds

Real property (such as a home) is used as collateral instead of cash. The property must have equity equal to or greater than the bail amount. This process takes longer due to property appraisal requirements.

BAIL BONDS PROCESS

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1.
ARRESTED & TAKEN TO JAIL
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2.
BOOKED INTO JAIL (MUGSHOT, FINGERPRINTS). BAIL IS SET
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3.
DEFENDANT CALLS BAIL BONDS EXPRESS COLLECT OR FAMILY/FRIEND CALLS FOR THEM
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4.
BAIL BONDS EXPRESS GETS INFO (JAIL, CHARGES, BACKGROUND, BAIL AMOUNT, FAMILY INFO, ETC.)
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5.
BAIL BONDS EXPRESS WILL CHARGE 10% FEE FOR SERVICE ($10,000 BOND = $1,000). FAMILY/FRIEND STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL AMOUNT
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6.
DEFENDANT RELEASED FROM CUSTODY & MUST PHYSICALLY APPEAR FOR ALL COURT DATES
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7A.
DEFENDANT'S CASE COMPLETED. JUDGE EXONERATES THE BOND (FAMILY/FRIEND NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE)
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7B.
DEFENDANT FAILS TO APPEAR IN COURT. FAMILY/FRIEND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICE FEE, COURT COSTS, RECOVERY FEES & ATTORNEY FEES.

Helpful External Resources

These official links can help you find inmate information and understand the Travis County court system.

Travis County Sheriff — Inmate SearchTravis County CourtsAustin Municipal CourtTexas Courts Online

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