Raleigh bondsman.Start with one call.
We post bail bonds in Raleigh to help people get out of jail. Our agents are here 24 hours a day to explain the cost and paperwork before you sign.
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What we will explain
What you would pay
We explain the bail bond fee and any payment options that may be available.
What you would need to sign
We go over the forms and who needs to sign them.
What happens next
We explain what is needed before we can post the bond.
What will a Raleigh bail bond cost?
The bond amount and the fee you pay a bondsman are not the same. Here is the difference.
The bond amount
A judge or magistrate sets this amount. Kat does not set it or decide whether it can be lowered.
Your bail bond fee
This is what you pay Kat to post the bond. It is called a premium and is based on the bond amount. The fee is generally not refunded when the case ends.
North Carolina law limits the premium to 15% of the bond amount. That is the legal limit, not a quote for your bond. We explain your fee before you sign. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-71-95(5)
Can I pay over time?
Will someone need to sign with me?
A cosigner may be needed. This is someone who agrees to share the duties in the bond agreement, which may include paying money. Some bonds also need collateral — money or property held as security. We explain any requirements before you sign. See our what a cosigner agrees to page.
How bail bonds work in Raleigh.
Here is what happens when you arrange a bail bond with Kat, from checking the bond to the jail's release process.
- Kat
We check the bond details.
We check where the person is being held, whether a bond has been set, and whether it can be posted.
- You and Kat
Review the agreement.
We explain the terms and who needs to sign. You can ask questions before completing your part of the paperwork and making the agreed payment.
- Kat
We post the bond.
Once the required forms and payment arrangements are in place, we post the bond when allowed.
- The jail
The jail handles release.
Jail staff check the paperwork and release requirements. Kat cannot promise an exact release time.
What can affect release?
Posting a bond does not remove other court orders or holds. A hold is a separate reason someone must stay in jail. The jail must finish its required checks before release.
If your loved one is at the Wake County Detention Center, confirm the release location before arranging a ride.
After release
The case is not over. The person released must attend required court dates and follow the court's rules. Read the full bail bond process.
THE OWNER BEHIND KAT BAIL BONDS
Meet Katherine “Kat” Romero.
Owner and licensed agent
Kat helps families in Raleigh arrange bail bonds. She explains the fee, reviews the paperwork, and answers questions about the responsibilities that come with signing a bond.
License number: 15670671
Raleigh bail bond questions
Can I call before the bond is set?
Yes. You can call while you wait. We can explain the bond process, but we cannot post a bond until the court has set terms that allow it.
Do I always need a bondsman to get someone out of jail?
No. Some people can be released without paying money up front. Others may post the full bond amount without hiring a bondsman. The court sets the release terms.
Can I help someone in Raleigh if I live out of state?
You can call us from another state to discuss the bond. We will explain who needs to sign and whether anyone must be there in person before you make travel plans.
What happens if someone misses court?
A missed court date can lead to an arrest order and a demand for the full bond amount. The person should contact their lawyer right away and tell Kat if we posted the bond.
Can I speak with someone in Spanish?
Yes. Kat Bail Bonds offers help in English and Spanish. Let us know which language you prefer when you call.
Need a Raleigh bondsman?
Call Kat Bail Bonds any time, day or night. We’ll check the bond details and explain what’s needed to post it.