Frequently Asked Questions

First, contact the detention center where your loved one is being held to confirm the booking status, bond amount, and bond number. Most North Carolina facilities also offer online inmate search tools to help verify this information. Once you have those details, call our team 24/7, and we’ll explain the bond terms, review your options, and begin the paperwork needed to secure release right away.

Our process starts with confirming booking information, bond amount, and bond number with the detention center. From there, you contact our team, and we explain your bond terms, review available options, and begin the paperwork. Once everything is signed and approved, we post the bond with the facility, and release typically follows within a few hours depending on jail staffing and booking volume. After release, we review court dates and bond conditions so you know exactly what’s expected going forward.

Bail bond fees in North Carolina are state-regulated, so you’re not left guessing what a bondsman might charge. For lower bail amounts, you may qualify for a payment plan that doesn’t require collateral, while higher bail amounts often call for collateral such as a lien on a house, stocks, or other valuable assets. Regardless of how your case is resolved, you’re responsible for repaying the full bond amount plus any applicable fees, and our team works with you to find options that fit your situation.

With a cash bond, the full bail amount is paid directly to the court and may be returned once all court requirements are met. A surety bond works differently: a licensed bail bondsman like Around The Clock Bail Bonds posts the bond on the defendant’s behalf for a non-refundable fee, which is one of the most common forms of bail used throughout North Carolina. An unsecured or personal bond, on the other hand, allows release without an upfront payment, though the defendant becomes responsible for the full bond amount if court obligations aren’t met.

Collateral typically comes into play with higher bail amounts and can include a lien on a house, stocks, bonds, bank accounts, or other valuable assets. It secures our efforts to post your bond and helps ensure the defendant remains out of jail while the case moves through the court, and it’s returned once the case is resolved and all bond conditions are met. Our team walks you through exactly what qualifies and works with you to find flexible options that fit your situation.

As a cosigner, you’re agreeing to help ensure the defendant makes every court date and complies with all conditions of release. If the defendant fails to appear or violates the bond terms, you could become responsible for the full bail amount, and any collateral you’ve put up may be used to cover that cost. Because of this, we recommend staying in close contact with the defendant and reaching out to our team right away if you notice any red flags, like a missed check-in or a change of address.

Release times vary depending on the detention facility’s staffing levels and booking volume at the time. In many cases, release happens within several hours after the bond is posted, though it can occasionally take longer at busier facilities. We stay in communication with you throughout the process so you always know what to expect.

If a defendant fails to appear, the court will issue a warrant for their arrest, and our agency becomes liable for the full bond amount unless the defendant is located and returned to custody within a reasonable time. This can also mean forfeiture of any collateral put up to secure the bond. If you’re worried about an upcoming court date, contact us immediately so we can talk through your options.

We post bonds for a wide range of charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, DWI arrests, sex offense cases, theft, and assault, among others. That said, bail decisions are ultimately up to the court, and certain serious offenses may result in bail being denied or set at a higher amount by the presiding judge. If you’re not sure whether we can help with a specific charge, give us a call and we’ll walk you through your options.

If the case is resolved in the defendant’s favor and the court exonerates the bond, any collateral you provided is returned to you. The bail premium itself is a non-refundable fee for the service of posting bond, so it isn’t refunded regardless of the case outcome. Our team can walk you through exactly what happens with your specific bond once the case closes.

Our offices are conveniently located in Greensboro (Guilford County), Winston-Salem (Forsyth County), Burlington (Alamance County), Reidsville (Rockingham County), and Semora (Caswell County). Each office is staffed by local bondsmen who know the area’s jail procedures, magistrate schedules, and court requirements inside and out.

With over 20 years of experience, owner Jarrett Jordan and his team offer 24/7 immediate assistance, fast and reliable bail bonds, and confidential, professional service every time. We foster a supportive, non-judgmental environment because we know most people calling us are facing an unexpected, stressful situation. From the first phone call through release, our goal is clear communication and getting your loved one home as quickly as possible.

We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year, because we know bail needs don’t wait for regular business hours. Whether it’s the middle of the night or a holiday weekend, our licensed bondsmen are ready to take your call and start the release process right away. Just call the office nearest you whenever you need us.

Yes, every bondsman on our team is licensed and experienced in North Carolina’s bail bond process. Our agents understand local jail procedures, magistrate schedules, and court requirements across each county we serve, which helps us move quickly and avoid unnecessary delays. You can feel confident you’re working with professionals who know the system inside and out.

Most families can’t easily access the full bail amount in cash, especially on short notice. A local bail bondsman covers that full amount on your behalf for a state-regulated percentage fee, which makes release far more affordable and often faster. Working with a local agent also means you get someone who knows your county’s specific jail and court procedures, which can help move the process along more smoothly.

Yes, bail bond premiums in North Carolina are state-regulated, so you don’t have to worry about arbitrary or inflated pricing from bondsman to bondsman. At Around The Clock Bail Bonds, we’re upfront about the state-regulated premium and any available payment plans before you sign anything. This transparency is part of how we build trust with the families we serve.

That’s completely normal, and it’s exactly why we built our team around a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Every call is handled with discretion and professionalism, and our agents take the time to explain the process clearly so you know exactly what to expect. Just call us 24/7 and we’ll walk you through it step by step, no judgment, just help.

Our Guilford County office is located at 301 S. Greene St., Suite 8D, Greensboro, NC 27401. Visit our Greensboro, NC location page for more on how we serve the area. We’re just minutes from the Guilford County Detention Center on S. Edgeworth Street in downtown Greensboro, so our agents can respond fast when it counts.

Our Rockingham County office is located at 240 Penny Ln, Reidsville, NC 27320. Head over to our Reidsville, NC location page to learn more about bail bonds in the area. Our office is just a short drive from the Rockingham County Detention Center on NC Highway 65, keeping our local agents close by when you need us.

Our Forsyth County office is located at 4623 Ogburn Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Check out our Winston-Salem, NC location page for more details on our services in the area. From our office, it’s roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive south to the Forsyth County Detention Center on N. Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem.

Our Caswell County office is located at 16640 NC-119, Semora, NC 27343. Visit our Semora, NC location page to learn more about our services in the area. We’re near the Caswell County Detention Center in Yanceyville, so our local agents can respond quickly across this rural county.