At $13,115, Travis County has the lowest average bail amount when compared to Texas’ other largest counties. However, that’s still a significant chunk of money for most families. Statistics from The Bail Project show that more than 60% of inmates in the Travis County Jail are in pretrial custody because they cannot afford to post …
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Who Do I Call to Drop Charges Against Someone in Texas?
Particularly in family violence cases, when someone gets arrested after an altercation, the alleged victim will sometimes have regrets and later decide that they want to drop the charges. Unfortunately, this is more complicated than it sounds, and you’ll need to call the involved prosecutor’s office or a criminal defense attorney. Then, you will have …
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Tarrant County Warrant Search: How to See if You Have One
If you’re worried about a warrant for your arrest – or a friend or family member’s arrest – in Tarrant County, your search will probably involve an attorney or bail bond company. Tarrant County states: “It is not the policy of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office to release criminal warrant information to the general public.” …
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How Much is Bail in Tarrant County? We Pulled the Data.
When you – or a family member or friend – are arrested, bail is one of the first problems you’ll need to solve. We pulled the data of all bail records in Texas from Office of Court Administration Public Safety Report System, and determined that the average bail amount in Tarrant County is $7,614. While …
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Texas Inmate Search: Simple Ways to Find Someone (for Free)
Finding an inmate in Texas can be difficult. Texas has over 100 prisons, including state prisons, state jails, and private prisons. Texas also has 18 federal prisons and nine federal prison camps. In addition, the state has 252 jails in 254 counties. If you’re trying to locate someone – or have filed charges against someone …
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How to Get Someone Out of Jail in Tarrant County
If a friend or family member has been arrested in Tarrant County, they’re probably calling you to ask for help bailing them out of jail. Posting bail typically isn’t particularly difficult, but it usually involves obtaining cash, a money order, a cashier’s check, or even a bail bond. The first steps are to figure out …
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How to Get Someone Out of Jail in Bexar County
If a friend or family member has been arrested in Bexar County, posting bail will be one of their top priorities, and they probably need your help. Posting bail typically isn’t difficult, but it usually involves obtaining cash, a money order, or a cashier’s check. The first steps are to figure out where your friend …
How to Get Someone Out of Jail in Travis County
Finding out a family member or friend has been arrested can be a shock. Many of us are left scrambling, trying to figure out what to do first to help our friend or family member get released from custody. They may need help posting bail. Getting someone out of jail in Travis County typically isn’t …
How to Get Someone Out of Jail in Harris County
Getting a call from the Harris County Jail can be a shock, particularly when it’s from a family member or friend who has been arrested and needs help. Getting someone out of jail isn’t difficult, but you’ll need to ask the right questions and follow a few key steps. Here’s everything you need to know …
How to Get Someone Out of Jail in Dallas County
Getting a collect call from the Dallas County Jail can be a shock. Many of us are left scrambling, trying to figure out what to do to help our friend or family member get released from custody. This will probably require posting bail. Getting someone out of jail typically isn’t complicated, but it could require …