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ARREST
If a person is arrested on a City of Arlington Class C Misdemeanor
warrant ( Click
here for more information on warrants),
he or she has the option to either post a bond or pay the fine. The
following information applies if you are arrested on an Arlington
warrant.
Posting a Bond
The Judge will accept the following types of
bonds in order to be release a person from jail.
Cash Bond
A cash bond is usually for the amount equal
to the fine plus $65 in additional fees. This money must be paid in
the form of cash, cashiers check, or money order. You will receive a
receipt for your payment and a copy of the bond, which will indicate
a court date.
You will be requested to
enter into a plea of "Nolo Contendere" or "No
Contest." By entering into this plea, you are giving the Judge
permission to take the bond money and apply it to the fine in event
you do not appear on your court date. After your hearing, the judge
will allow you credit for time spent in jail and order the Clerks’
office to process any refund amount due. NOTE: You are not
required to enter into the above plea. You have right to appear in
court and request any available option you wish for disposing of the
charge.
Surety Bond
A local bondsman or an
attorney usually provides this bond. Upon payment of sum set by the
surety, they could give a bond for your release. In this situation,
you will receive a copy of the bond and a court date.
Personal Bond
The Judge may authorize the
release of an individual from jail on a "Personal Recognizance
Bond" based on the nature and circumstances of the offense
charged, employment, financial resources, character, mental
condition, record of convictions, etc. A release on recognizance is
a condition under which an individual is released in lieu of bail,
i.e., upon his promise to appear and respond to a criminal charge
against him or her. Upon release on a personal bond, you will
receive a copy of the bond and a court date.
In all cases where a bond is
posted, please keep your copy of all documents. You must appear on the
assigned date or you may make an appointment for walk-in court. ( For
walk-in hours click here). You must pay
fines and fees that are assessed on or before the due date in
accordance with the Judge’s order. If you do not appear in court, a
charge of "Failure to Appear in Court" may be filed and
another warrant of arrest may be issued. In this situation, you will
be liable to pay additional fine. For information regarding bond desk
at the City jail please click
here.
You have a responsibility to make sure that
your address is kept current with the court. If you are unable to come
to court on the date given, you must make a written request or come in
person to request a new court date. Please bring paperwork related to
your case when you visit the court for a new date.
ARRESTS MADE BY ARLINGTON
POLICE FOR CLASS C MISDEMEANOR WARRANTS FROM OTHER CITIES
If you are arrested in Arlington for a warrant
issued by another city, you may post bonds as described in the section
on "ARRESTS." The bonds are processed in the same way. The
City of Arlington will forward monies collected at time of arrest or
when posting a bond to the appropriate city. This process takes about
30 days.
You are required to contact the Municipal
Court in the city where the citation was issued by the date given on
the bond. Please do not visit the Arlington Municipal Court for
citations issued in other cities. NOTE: When inquiring about a
bond that you posted in Arlington for a citation issued in another
city, keep your paperwork with you as the Arlington Municipal Court
will need appropriate information in order to assist you. The City of
Arlington will not refund bond money to you. All monies will be
refunded by the city where the citation was issued.
ARRESTS FOR CASES TO BE
FILED IN TARRANT COUNTY
If you are arrested in
Arlington for an offense other than a Class C Misdemeanor, the judge
may allow you to post a bond as described in the section on
"ARRESTS." The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office
will make the decision if the case will be filed against you. Once
this decision is made, the City of Arlington will forward the bond
monies taken at time of arrest to appropriate authority within 10 days
thereafter. The bond money will be refunded to you if the District
Attorney’s Office decides not to pursue a case against you. The
refund will be issued at least 10 days after the notification by the
District Attorney’s Office. Tarrant County Clerk is responsible for
processing bond money for cases tried in Tarrant County Court. Always
keep the paperwork given to you when you bond out of jail.
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