How Bail Bonds Work and Get You Released From the Williamson County Jail

At Freedom Bail Bonds, we know that a loved one’s arrest can be a scary and confusing time. Please call us so that we may answer your questions and inform you of the bond process and the part we play in the court system. Our telephone numbers are (512) 930-3040 or (800) 766-7002 any time, day or night. Our professional licensed bond agents will be happy to help. The call is free, with no obligation. Whether your loved one was arrested on a previous warrant or on sight for a DWI, assault, probation revocation or any other charges, we’re here for you. We can help you with friendly, efficient, and non-judgmental service. Our goal is to educate you about the bonding process and answer your questions about Williamson County bail bonds.

What is a bail bond?

When people are arrested, they’re brought to the Williamson County jail in Georgetown, TX for processing. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, and the county really doesn’t want to keep your loved one in jail for months. However, they need to have a surety bond to guarantee that he or she will appear in court when due. Freedom Bail Bonds will post bail for you with our bond money. Your loved one gets the jail release, and then when he or she appears in court, and the case is finalized, the county refunds our bond back. In exchange for this service, you pay us a professional fee, which is just a fraction of the bail amount.

Do you accept credit cards for bail bonds?

We accept cash, credit cards, and personal checks. Or you can send up to $5,000 by Western Union Quick Collect for less than $15.00.

Do I have to come to your office?

No, you do not have to come to our office. We can help you by fax, phone, and email. Call us at (512) 930-3040 or (800) 766-7002.

Do you require collateral?

In most cases we do not require collateral. We evaluate each situation individually. It depends on many factors: the nature of the charges, the amount of bail required, and the likelihood that the defendant will leave town. If we believe your loved one represents a low flight risk, chances are good that we’ll accept a signature bond instead of collateral.

What if my loved one doesn’t appear in court when due?

Failure to Appear (FTA) will require that a bail recovery agent must locate and bring in the defendant. Remember, Williamson County doesn’t give us back the bond money until the defendant comes to court. As the co-signer, you sign a contract stating that you’ll accept responsibility for all financial charges related to bringing the bondee back to the court or having them re-arrested.

Do I have to use a licensed bail bond agent? Can’t I just post bond directly with the court?

If you have enough cash to post bail directly with the court and you can afford to have your money tied up for months, then you certainly don’t have to go through a licensed bonding agent. The court will only accept cash and will not accept credit cards or personal checks.

How fast can you secure the jail release of my loved one?

We will secure jail release as fast as the law allows. A magistrate (judge) comes to the courthouse every day at 8 a.m. to arraign the people arrested since the previous evening. If your loved one was arrested on an outstanding warrant, then he or she might already have a preset bond. In this case, he or she may, on the advice of an attorney, sign a “Waiver of Right to be Magistrated,” and we should be able to post bond right away. If your loved one was arrested on sight for something that happened at the time of the arrest (not for an outstanding warrant), then he or she must wait to see the magistrate in the morning. We can post bond as soon as the bail is set. In the meantime, we can go to the jail to let your loved one know that help is on its way and to explain the process. Understanding what's happening alleviates a lot of nervousness.

What cities are a part of Williamson County?

We’re located at 307 S Rock Street in Georgetown, Texas, right across from the entrance to the Williamson County jail and just a block away from the courthouse. When someone is arrested for a crime in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, Liberty Hill, and parts of north Austin, they are brought to the jail for processing. We can provide bail services for anyone being detained on a warrant that is in custody somewhere else.

What if I don’t see the answer to my question here?

Call us at (512) 930-3040 or (800) 766-7002. The consultation is free and we feel it is our job to educate you about the bail system and help you understand every option. This is how we earn our clients' trust. We’re available 24 hours a day to answer all your questions. Click here to read what some of our clients say about Freedom Bail Bonds.