Broadway Bail Bonds delivers fast, reliable bail bond services throughout Forsyth County, NC. From Winston-Salem to Kernersville to Clemmons, our licensed agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Forsyth County is one of the most populous counties in North Carolina, home to over 380,000 residents across the Winston-Salem metropolitan area and its surrounding communities. As the economic and cultural hub of the northwest Piedmont region, Forsyth County has a large and active court system that processes thousands of criminal cases each year. When a family in Forsyth County receives the call that a loved one has been arrested, the immediate priority is getting them released from jail as quickly and affordably as possible. That is exactly what Broadway Bail Bonds provides — fast, professional, twenty-four-hour bail bond services for defendants held at the Forsyth County Detention Center and other local facilities.
Broadway Bail Bonds is headquartered in Graham, North Carolina, in neighboring Alamance County. Forsyth County is one of our four primary service areas, and we have extensive experience working with the Forsyth County court system, detention center, and magistrate's office. Our licensed bail bond agents can begin the bonding process the moment you call us at (336) 266-4082, and we handle everything — including bonds by phone and fax — so that distance from our office is never a barrier to getting your loved one released.
After an arrest in Forsyth County, the defendant is transported to the Forsyth County Detention Center on Church Street in Winston-Salem. This is the primary holding facility for all county arrests, operated by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. The booking process involves fingerprinting, photographing, and entering the defendant's information into the facility's records system. Once booking is complete, the defendant appears before a magistrate who reviews the charges and sets a bail amount.
Bail amounts in Forsyth County vary based on the severity of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, whether they have failed to appear at prior court dates, their employment status, and their connections to the community. For common misdemeanor offenses such as shoplifting, simple assault, or trespassing, bail in Forsyth County is typically set between five hundred and five thousand dollars. For felony charges including drug trafficking, armed robbery, aggravated assault, or breaking and entering, bail can range from ten thousand dollars to well over one hundred thousand dollars.
Most families cannot afford to pay the full bail amount in cash. A licensed bail bondsman provides the solution by posting a surety bail bond on the defendant's behalf. Under North Carolina law, the bail bond premium is regulated between ten and fifteen percent of the total bail amount. This premium is paid to the bail bond agency and is non-refundable. In return, Broadway Bail Bonds guarantees the full bail amount to the Forsyth County court and assumes responsibility for ensuring the defendant appears at all scheduled court dates. Once the bond paperwork is filed with the detention center, the release process begins. Release times at the Forsyth County Detention Center typically range from three to seven hours depending on facility volume and staffing.
Broadway Bail Bonds offers every type of bail bond recognized under North Carolina law. Our licensed agents are familiar with the Forsyth County court system and work efficiently to secure the fastest possible release for your loved one.
Broadway Bail Bonds provides bail bond services to families throughout every city, town, and community in Forsyth County. Whether the arrest occurred in central Winston-Salem or in one of the county's suburban and rural communities, we are ready to respond.
The county seat and the fifth largest city in North Carolina with a population of over 250,000. Home to the Forsyth County Detention Center where all county arrests are processed and held pending bail or trial.
Located on the Forsyth-Guilford county line with a population of over 25,000. Kernersville residents arrested in Forsyth County are processed at the detention center in Winston-Salem.
A large suburban community of over 20,000 residents southwest of Winston-Salem. We serve Clemmons families with the same fast, discreet bail bond service we provide across the county.
A suburban town of approximately 14,000 residents northwest of Winston-Salem. Lewisville arrests within Forsyth County jurisdiction are processed at the county detention center.
A community in northeastern Forsyth County near the Stokes County line. We serve Walkertown families and handle bonds by phone when travel to our office is not convenient.
Northern Forsyth County communities with deep roots in the region's agricultural history. All arrests in these areas are processed through the Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem.
Understanding the local detention and court system in Forsyth County helps families navigate the bail bond process more efficiently. The following resources are the most important facilities and offices that families should know about when dealing with an arrest in Forsyth County.
An unexpected arrest creates immediate financial pressure on families. Broadway Bail Bonds offers multiple payment options to ensure that bail bonds in Forsyth County remain accessible and affordable. We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. We also offer flexible payment plans for families who qualify. All payments can be processed over the phone, so you do not need to visit our Graham office in person. The bail bond premium is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Insurance at ten to fifteen percent of the total bail amount, and Broadway Bail Bonds is completely upfront about all fees and costs from the very first phone call.
Families across Forsyth County choose Broadway Bail Bonds because we deliver on the things that matter most during a crisis: speed, reliability, affordability, and compassion. Our agency was founded by United States Navy veteran Anthony Broadway, and the values of service and integrity that defined his military career are the foundation of our business. We are fully licensed under NC Bail Agent License number 0015875052, maintain a BBB A-plus rating, and have helped hundreds of families across the Piedmont Triad region navigate the bail bond process successfully.
Our twenty-four-hour availability means that no matter when an arrest happens in Forsyth County, a licensed bail bond agent will answer your call. We understand that arrests do not happen on a convenient schedule, and we are just as responsive at three in the morning as we are at three in the afternoon. We also offer complete bail bond services by phone and fax, which means families in Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons, or anywhere else in Forsyth County can start the bail bond process without leaving their home. One call to (336) 266-4082 is all it takes to get started.
After a bail bond is posted, release from the Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem typically takes between three and seven hours. The Forsyth County facility processes a large volume of inmates, so times can vary depending on the time of day and facility staffing. Broadway Bail Bonds keeps families informed about expected release times throughout the process.
The bail bond premium in North Carolina is regulated between ten and fifteen percent of the total bail amount set by the magistrate. For example, if bail is set at twenty thousand dollars, the premium would range from two thousand to three thousand dollars. Broadway Bail Bonds offers payment plans and accepts credit cards to make bail bonds as affordable as possible.
Yes. Broadway Bail Bonds handles bail bonds by phone and fax for families throughout Forsyth County. You do not need to travel to our Graham office. Simply call (336) 266-4082, and our licensed agent will walk you through the process and accept payment over the phone. This service is available twenty-four hours a day.
Failing to appear at a scheduled court date at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice is a serious matter. The court will issue a failure-to-appear warrant for the defendant's arrest, and the bail bond may be ordered forfeited, meaning the full bail amount becomes due. Broadway Bail Bonds provides court date reminders to help defendants stay on track with their obligations.
Yes. Broadway Bail Bonds has the experience and underwriting capacity to handle felony bail bonds of any size in Forsyth County. Whether the charge involves drug trafficking, armed robbery, aggravated assault, or any other felony offense, our licensed agents can post the bond and begin the release process immediately.
Broadway Bail Bonds serves families across multiple North Carolina counties. Visit our other service area pages for county-specific information about our bail bond services.
Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons — available 24/7, 365 days a year.