Searching for bail bonds in Wichita Falls, TX usually means something has gone wrong tonight. UrBondsman Bail Bonds is a licensed Texas bail bond office (License #231) in downtown Wichita Falls at 1205 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, and we answer the phone 24/7. This page explains how getting someone out of the Wichita County Jail actually works, so you know what to expect before you call.
Where your loved one is being held
The Wichita County Jail is at 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Wichita County lists that address for the jail, and the main detention facility there handles intake and processing for the county jail system. The county's main phone number is (940) 766-8100. The Sheriff's Office administrative office is a separate location at 2815 Central Freeway East.
The Wichita County Courthouse is also on 900 Seventh Street. The District Clerk's office (Room 108) there keeps the records for felony criminal cases, and the Wichita County Bail Bond Board's office is in Room 260. Our office is on the same street, so it's easy to meet us in person to sign paperwork.
Not sure where the person is? Wichita County publishes jail booking and jail bond records through its Odyssey Public Access portal, linked from the Sheriff's Office inmate roster page. Search by last name and first name, and add a date of birth if you have it. Or just call us with the name and we'll check for you.
How magistration and release work in Wichita County
After booking, the person is taken before a magistrate. Texas law (Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17) requires this without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest. At magistration the judge explains the charge and the person's rights, handles any request for a court-appointed lawyer, and decides on bail.
Under Article 17.028, the magistrate has to make an individual bail decision within that same 48-hour window. The options are a personal bond, a surety bond, a cash bond, or, in limited situations, denying bail. When setting the amount, the magistrate weighs the factors in Article 17.15, including the nature of the offense, the person's ability to pay, community safety and the person's criminal history.
Once a bond amount is set, we can step in. We review the bond with you, you sign the agreement as the co-signer, and we post a surety bond with the jail. The jail then finishes its own release processing before the person walks out.
A realistic timeline
- Arrest and booking. Fingerprints, photos and property inventory at the Wichita County Jail.
- Magistration. A required hearing no later than 48 hours after arrest. Bail is set here.
- Your call to us. We confirm the charge and bond amount and quote the fee. There are no renewal or maintenance fees, ever.
- Paperwork. The co-signer signs, in person at our office or as we arrange with you.
- Posting and release. We post the bond. The time it takes the jail to process release varies, so we won't promise a time we can't control.
What to bring or have ready
- The defendant's full legal name and date of birth
- The charge and the booking number, if you have them
- The bond amount, if it has already been set
- A valid photo ID for the co-signer
- The co-signer's address, phone number and employer information
- Payment for the bond fee, which we quote before you sign
After release: court in Wichita County
A bond is a promise that the defendant will come to every court date. For felony cases, the District Clerk's office at the courthouse on Seventh Street keeps the case records, and the courthouse line, (940) 766-8100, can direct you to the right court. Missing court can lead to forfeiture of the bond and a new warrant, so call us right away if a date is in doubt.
We also serve Archer City and Archer County and Henrietta and Clay County.
Frequently asked questions
How much is bail in Wichita Falls?
There is no single price. A magistrate sets each bail amount after looking at the charge, the person's ability to pay, public safety and criminal history (Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 17.15). The bondsman's fee is separate. Call us at 940-767-1200 and we will quote the exact fee for your bond before you sign.
How do I bail someone out of Wichita County Jail?
Find out the bond amount (we can look it up with you), call a licensed bondsman, sign the bond agreement as co-signer, and pay the fee. We then post the bond at the jail at 900 7th Street and the jail processes the release.
How long does it take to get out of Wichita County Jail?
A magistrate must see the person within 48 hours of arrest. After we post the bond, release depends on the jail's processing time.
Where is the Wichita County Jail?
900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The Wichita County Courthouse is also on 900 Seventh Street.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Wichita County?
Use Wichita County's Odyssey Public Access jail records, which are linked from the Sheriff's Office inmate roster page, or call us with the person's name and date of birth.
Are you open at night and on weekends?
Yes. UrBondsman Bail Bonds is open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Do you charge renewal fees?
No. We never charge renewal or maintenance fees.