Felony bonds

Felony charges at any amount the court sets. Assault, drug offenses, burglary, aggravated charges — we write them all, and we write them discreetly.

Felony bail in McLennan County is set at magistration, usually within 24 hours of booking. Call as soon as you know the arrest happened; we can be at the window the moment the amount is on the record.

Typical bail range

$5,000 – $100,000+

Misdemeanor bonds

DWI, possession, theft, criminal mischief, assault by contact. The fastest bonds we write and the ones most families call about.

Class A and B misdemeanors are frequently on a bail schedule, which means the amount is known before magistration and paperwork can start immediately.

Typical bail range

$1,000 – $5,000

Cash bonds

Some courts require the full bail amount in cash rather than a surety bond. We post it on your behalf and handle the filing with the district clerk.

Cash bonds are refundable to the depositor at case disposition, minus court costs. We walk you through what to keep and who to keep it with.

Refundable at disposition

Yes, to depositor

Warrant assistance

We check for outstanding warrants in McLennan County and arrange a walk-through so the bond is prearranged before you surrender.

A planned surrender with the bond already written turns what could be a weekend in custody into an hour at the counter. It also means the time in custody is usually measured in hours rather than days.

Walk-through custody time

Often under 2 hours

Notary public

A notary is on site at 700 E Waco Dr, so signatures, affidavits and powers of attorney are handled in the same visit as the bond.

No second trip, no hunting for a bank branch that is open at midnight. Walk in with the documents and walk out with them executed.

Available

On call 24/7

Paying for it

Financing and payment plans

Our premium is 10% of the total bail, or 15% when the total is exactly $1,000, plus the jail’s $15 state fee per bond. Very few families have that in cash at two in the morning, which is why we write plans: a down payment starts the paperwork and the balance is scheduled around your pay periods. Bail Rep financing is available for larger bonds.

Total bail	Premium	Jail fee	Total to post
$1,000	$150	$15	$165
$5,000	$500	$15	$515
$10,000	$1,000	$15	$1,015
$25,000	$2,500	$15	$2,515
$50,000	$5,000	$15	$5,015

Estimates. Final terms depend on the charge, the bail amount, and the cosigner’s qualification.

Ask about a plan Financing details

In detail

A licensed bondsman answers every hour of the year. Nothing is owed for asking what a bond would cost.

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The Bail Bond Process Explained

If you are unfamiliar with the bail bond process, it can seem like a terribly daunting and confusing endeavor. However, with a little information and a great team, the process can become much more manageable.

After you are arrested, you will usually be placed in jail pending magistration. Magistration is where a magistrate reads the charges against you and sets the bail amount. This is also where you will be informed of whether you will qualify for bail, and if so, how much. Bail is the amount of money that you must pay to the court to be released from jail so that you may await your trial from home. The amount depends on the charge and on how likely the court thinks the defendant is to appear. The smallest bond we write is $1,000. If the offender skips their trial date then they forfeit their bail money and a warrant is issued for their arrest.

Oftentimes, the bail amount exceeds what a person might have on hand. This is where a bail bondsman comes in. For a small percentage of the total bail amount, the bail bondsman will provide the money to the court on your account so that you may be released from jail. It is important to note that the bondsman assumes all risk when he bails you out, so usually some form of collateral is required before the money is given to the court. Collateral can be anything from real estate to jewelry to firearms or anything else of value.

Once the bail has been paid, you are free to go home! All you must do now is follow the conditions of your bail and show up to your assigned court date. It is imperative that you do not miss your court date. Doing so can cause you to forfeit your bail money and even affect your chances of being granted bail in the future.

Notary Public Services

In addition to our bail bond services, Chapman’s also provides free notary services. When you receive the conditions of your release after you post bail, you are required to sign a document enumerating these conditions. As you will need an official notary public to witness this signature, we can provide this service free of charge so that you can save even more of your valuable time. We also want to make sure that you are well informed on everything that you are signing so we will happily provide guidance through the process and explain what is happening every step of the way.

Get Out Of Jail with Chapman’s Bail Bonds

We value your time. That’s why we have made the bail bond process as simple as possible. If you or a loved one has been arrested and qualified for bail, don’t let any more time slip by. Call Chapman’s Bail Bonds so we can get you, your family member, or your friend, back home.