Raleigh or Durham Arrest—Which Bail Bondsman Should You Call?

Was Someone Arrested in Raleigh or Durham?

The Triangle is made up of neighboring cities and counties, which can cause confusion after an arrest. A person may live in Raleigh, work in Durham, and be arrested somewhere else entirely.

When contacting a Raleigh or Durham bail bondsman, the most important question is not where the defendant lives. It is:

Where is the defendant being held?

Raleigh and Wake County Bond Situations

Raleigh is located primarily in Wake County. When someone is arrested in Raleigh, the case may be processed through Wake County.

A Wake County bond situation may involve someone arrested in:

• Raleigh

• Wake Forest

• Cary

• Garner

• Knightdale

• Apex

• Holly Springs

• Rolesville

• Zebulon

• Other Wake County communities

Durham and Durham County Bond Situations

Durham is located primarily in Durham County. A person arrested by an agency operating in Durham may be processed through Durham County.

That is why you should confirm:

• Arresting agency

• County of arrest

• Detention location

• Court jurisdiction

• Bond amount and type

What If the Defendant Lives in One County but Was Arrested in Another?

The defendant’s home address does not determine where the bond is posted.

For example:

• A Raleigh resident arrested in Durham may have a Durham County case.

• A Durham resident arrested in Raleigh may have a Wake County case.

• A Wake Forest resident arrested in another county may be held outside Wake County.

Always provide the county of detention when calling.

Can One Bondsman Help in Both Raleigh and Durham?

A licensed bondsman may serve multiple counties, depending on licensing, availability, and the circumstances of the case.

1st Alert Bail Bonds assists families throughout Raleigh, Wake County, Durham, Durham County, and surrounding areas.

Call 704-661-4981 and provide the detention location so we can explain the next step.

Information to Have Ready

Prepare:

• Full legal name

• Date of birth

• County of arrest

• Jail location

• Charge

• Bond amount

• Booking number

• Your relationship to the defendant

If you only know the name and approximate location, call and explain what you have.

Contact 1st Alert Bail Bonds

Whether the defendant is being held in Raleigh, Wake County, Durham, or Durham County, contact 1st Alert Bail Bonds at 704-661-4981.

We are available 24/7 for professional and confidential bail bond assistance.