Secured vs Unsecured Bond in Wake County NC

What Is a Secured Bond?

A secured bond requires money to be posted.

Most secured bonds in Raleigh are handled at the Wake County Detention Center.

Families often use a bail bondsman.

What Is an Unsecured Bond?

An unsecured bond means:

• No money upfront

• Promise to appear in court

Not everyone qualifies.

Franklin County Bonds

Franklin County courts may also issue unsecured bonds depending on the charge.

If bond is secured, release must go through the Franklin County Detention Center.