Martin’s Bail Bonds has been writing bail bonds for Triangle families since 2006. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we can help you sort out the Wake-or-Durham question on the first call.
Was the Arrest in Wake County or Durham County?
In North Carolina, a criminal case is heard in the county where the alleged offense happened. For Morrisville families, that means the location of the incident, not where the person lives, usually determines which county’s system they are in.
If you aren’t sure which side of the county line the arrest happened on, work through it in this order:
- Call the Wake County Detention Center at (919) 773-7930 or the John H. Baker Jr. Public Safety Center at (919) 856-5952. Most Morrisville arrests land in one of these two Raleigh facilities.
- If neither Wake facility has a record, call the Durham County Detention Facility at (919) 560-0912.
- If no one has a record yet, the person may still be in the booking process. Wait a little while and try again, or call us and we’ll keep checking with you.
Once you know the county, everything else follows from it: the jail, the magistrate who sets bond and the courthouse where the case will be heard.
Wake County vs. Durham County: Who to Call
The two counties run completely separate systems. Use the contacts for whichever county the arrest happened in.
If the Case Is in Wake County
- Jail: Wake County Detention Center, 3301 Hammond Road, Raleigh, (919) 773-7930, or the John H. Baker Jr. Public Safety Center, 330 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, (919) 856-5952
- Magistrates: (919) 792-4900
- Courthouse: Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, which hears all criminal cases in Wake County. Main line: (919) 792-4000
- Criminal clerk (traffic, misdemeanors and felonies): (919) 792-4300
If the Case Is in Durham County
- Jail: Durham County Detention Facility, 219 S. Mangum St., Durham, (919) 560-0912
- Magistrates (criminal): (919) 560-6826. The Magistrate’s Office is inside the Durham County jail, with its public entrance on the Mangum Street side.
- Courthouse: Durham County Courthouse, 510 S. Dillard St., Durham. Everyone enters through the main entrance on Dillard Street. Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (919) 808-3000. Criminal and traffic court dates are handled at District Criminal and Traffic Records, 1st floor, Room 1300.
Official sources: Wake County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division, NC Judicial Branch Wake County contact directory, Durham County Sheriff’s Office locations, NC Judicial Branch Durham County contact directory, Durham County Courthouse.
Information last verified: October 2026.
Who Sets the Bond in Each County
A magistrate usually decides the conditions of pretrial release, including whether a secured bond is required and how much it is. Which magistrate depends on the county:
- Wake County: A Wake County magistrate reviews the case after the person is brought into the Wake County jail system in Raleigh.
- Durham County: Durham’s criminal magistrates work inside the detention facility on Mangum Street, in the same building where the person is held.
- Either county: For certain charges, North Carolina law requires a judge, not a magistrate, to set the release conditions, and that can take longer.
Once a secured bond is set, it doesn’t matter which county set it. A licensed bail bondsman can post it so your loved one can go home while the case moves forward.
What Happens After an Arrest in Morrisville
The order of events is the same in both counties, but the buildings and phone numbers are different. Here’s how it usually goes.
The Person Is Taken to a County Jail
Morrisville has no jail of its own. After an arrest, the person goes to a Wake County facility in Raleigh or, for some cases on the Durham County side, to the Durham County Detention Facility.
A Magistrate or Judge Sets Release Conditions
The judicial official decides whether the person can be released and on what terms, including any secured bond amount.
You Call Us
Tell us the person’s full name, date of birth and where the arrest happened. If you already know which jail they’re in or what the bond is, share that too. We’ll confirm the details with you before anything is signed.
The Bond Is Posted
Once the paperwork is complete, we post the bond with the jail holding your loved one, whether that’s in Raleigh or Durham.
Release and the First Court Date
The jail processes the release, and release timing varies. After that, the person must appear on every court date: at the Wake County Justice Center for a Wake County case, or the Durham County Courthouse for a Durham County case.
Finding the Court Date
Every North Carolina county, including Wake and Durham, has been on the state’s eCourts system since October 13, 2025, so one search works for either county. Use the NC Courts court date search and enter the person’s name or case number. If the date isn’t listed yet, call the Wake County criminal clerk at (919) 792-4300 or the Durham County Clerk of Superior Court at (919) 808-3000.
FAQs
My loved one was arrested in Morrisville. Are they in Raleigh or Durham?
Most likely Raleigh. Most of Morrisville is in Wake County, so most arrests go to the Wake County Detention Center on Hammond Road or the Public Safety Center downtown. If the arrest happened in the part of Morrisville that’s in Durham County, the person may be at the Durham County Detention Facility on Mangum Street instead. Call the Wake facilities first, then Durham at (919) 560-0912.
Who sets bond in Durham County?
Durham County’s criminal magistrates usually set the conditions of release, including any bond amount. Their office is inside the Durham County jail at 219 S. Mangum St., with a public entrance on the Mangum Street side, and the magistrate on duty can be reached at (919) 560-6826. Some charges must go before a judge instead.
Do you write bonds in both Wake and Durham counties?
Yes. Call (919) 602-4722, tell us where the arrest happened, and we’ll help you confirm which county’s jail is holding your loved one before we post the bond.
How much does a bail bond cost in North Carolina?
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. 58-71-95, a bail bondsman’s premium can’t be more than 15% of the bond amount. A bondsman can also ask for reasonable collateral, which must be returned within 15 days after liability on the bond ends. We’ll explain the exact costs for your situation before you sign anything.
Have North Carolina’s bail rules changed?
Yes. Iryna’s Law (Session Law 2025-93) took effect on December 1, 2025, and applies statewide, so it’s the same in Wake and Durham. It removed the written promise to appear as a way to be released, and for some charges and criminal records, release now requires a secured bond or house arrest with electronic monitoring. For questions about a specific case, talk to a lawyer.
Our Morrisville Service Area
At Martin’s Bail Bonds, we are proud to serve Morrisville and nearby communities in Wake and Durham counties. Please refer to the map below for our service area.
Wake or Durham, We’ll Help You Find Them
If someone you love was arrested in Morrisville, you don’t have to figure out the county line on your own. Martin’s Bail Bonds can help you find out which jail is holding them, explain the bond and get the release started, whether they’re in Raleigh or Durham.
We’re available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Also serving nearby: bail bonds in Cary, bail bonds in Apex and bail bond services in Durham.
We are not attorneys and this is not legal advice.
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