Overview
When someone has been arrested for a crime, they start their journey through the legal system and bail is one of the most important and somewhat misunderstood aspects of that process.
Bail is essentially a promise that in exchange for a fee, you will be released and agree to appear future court proceedings. The history of the bail process dates back to the early days of the United States where bail eligible crimes were defined by the Judiciary Act. Some crimes are not bail eligible or if a person has a history of offenses and is seen as a danger to the community, their bail could be denied.
If you fail to appear at a court date, you are seen as “jumping bail” and a warrant for you arrest is usually issued and you might even find yourself of a show like Dog the Bounty Hunter.
Forms of Bail
These are the types of bail in our legal system
Cash Bail
Citation
Property Bond
Recognizance
Surety Bond
Combination Bail - A court allows cash or surety combined with further stipulations
Jails in Travis County
Travis County Jail (also known as the "Central" jail)
509 W. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 854-9033
Fax: (512) 854-9035
Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Rd.,
Del Valle, TX 78617
Phone: (512) 854-4180
Fax: (512) 854-4191
Bail Bonds in Austin
If you have been arrested and need help with the release process check out the following link which talks more about bail bonds in Austin