Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds

Forsyth County Detention Center

Address:
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Phone:

336-917-7600

Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Forsyth County

The Forsyth County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Forsyth County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Forsyth County, or in some cases the state of North Carolina, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Forsyth County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 336-917-7600 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Forsyth County inmate locator.


 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 336-917-7600 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Forsyth County Detention Center.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Forsyth County

Because Forsyth County and North Carolina can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Forsyth County Detention Center at 336-917-7600, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Forsyth County Detention Center or the Forsyth County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Forsyth County Detention Center

The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.

Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.

To pay a cash bond, go to Forsyth County Detention Center or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.

Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Forsyth County Detention Center where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office or to the Forsyth County Court.

To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.

Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Forsyth County Detention Center

In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.

This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.



For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.

A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.

Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.

Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Forsyth County Detention Center

If you are a landowner in Forsyth County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Forsyth County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.

To find if property located outside of Forsyth County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.

Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Forsyth County Detention Center.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Forsyth County Detention Center?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a North Carolina state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Forsyth County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Forsyth County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Forsyth County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Forsyth County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Forsyth County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Forsyth County Detention Center directly at 336-917-7600 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Forsyth County Detention Center.


 

Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Forsyth County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Forsyth County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

Forsyth County Bail Bond Information

Because Forsyth County and North Carolina can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Forsyth County Detention Center at 336-917-7600, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Forsyth County Detention Center or the Forsyth County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Forsyth County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Forsyth County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Forsyth County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Forsyth County.


 

How Do Inmates in Forsyth County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Forsyth County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

For all the information regarding phone calls with Forsyth County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Forsyth County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Select North Carolina, then select Forsyth County Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Forsyth County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Forsyth County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Forsyth County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Forsyth County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select North Carolina, then select Forsyth County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Forsyth County Detention Center.


 

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