Martin’s Bail Bonds has been helping Wake County families post bail since 2006. You don’t have to figure out the trip to Raleigh alone. Call us at any hour and we’ll tell you what can happen right now and what has to wait for the next business day.
What’s Open 24/7 and What Keeps Business Hours
Arrests happen at all hours, but not every office in Raleigh does. Knowing which is which can save you a wasted drive in from Wendell.
Open around the clock, including weekends and holidays:
- The lobby of the Wake County Detention Center, 3301 Hammond Road. The Wake County Magistrate’s office is on this building’s zero level, along with a public kiosk where you can look up Wake County arrest records.
- Our phone line: (919) 602-4722
Weekdays only:
- Public Safety Center main lobby (330 S. Salisbury St.): Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wake County Justice Center (300 S. Salisbury St.): Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cash deposit kiosks at both jail facilities: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Video visitation scheduling: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at (919) 857-9103
So if your loved one is arrested on a Friday night, the Hammond Road lobby is still open. The courthouse, the clerk’s office and the jail’s money kiosks won’t open until the next business day.
Where You’ll Go in Raleigh
Wake County has three main buildings that Wendell families end up dealing with. Two are jails, and the third is where the court case is heard.
Wake County Detention Center
3301 Hammond Road, Raleigh, roughly halfway between Raleigh and Garner. Phone: (919) 773-7930. This is where the Magistrate’s office is and where every Wake County jail visit takes place by video.
John H. Baker Jr. Public Safety Center
330 S. Salisbury St., downtown Raleigh. Phone: (919) 856-5952. The county’s second jail facility, which also has a cash deposit kiosk.
Wake County Justice Center
300 S. Salisbury St., downtown Raleigh. Main line: (919) 792-4000. Every criminal case from Wendell is heard here. Court visitors use the Salisbury Street entrance and go through a security checkpoint, and Wake County directs visitors to park in the county deck at 216 W. Cabarrus St.
Sending Money to Someone in the Wake County Jail
There are two ways to add money to an inmate’s account, and they don’t post at the same speed:
- Cash at a kiosk: Use the public kiosk at either the Public Safety Center or the Hammond Road facility (1st floor, at the visitation glass window), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash is available to the inmate immediately.
- By mail: Send a money order, certified check or payroll check made out in the inmate’s full name. These are held for 14 days before the inmate can use the money. Personal checks are not accepted.
Money and property can’t be dropped off during a video visit. The Visitation Center doesn’t accept either.
Sending Mail to the Wake County Jail
Personal mail, such as letters, pictures and drawings, does not go to Raleigh. It is delivered to the inmate digitally on a tablet, so it must be addressed to this processing address:
Wake County Detention NC
[Inmate’s full name], [inmate identifier number]
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Include the facility name exactly as shown, the inmate’s identifier number, and your own full name and physical address in the top left corner of the envelope. Mail missing these may not be delivered.
Legal Mail
Legal correspondence still goes to the facility where the person is held:
Public Safety Center: Inmate’s full name, Public Safety Center, Post Office 2419, Raleigh, NC 27602
Detention Center: Inmate’s full name, Wake County Detention Center, P.O. Box 2479, Raleigh, NC 27602-2479
How a Wendell Arrest Moves Through Raleigh
Here’s the usual path from an arrest in Wendell to a first court date in Raleigh.
The Trip to Raleigh
Wendell doesn’t hold people after an arrest. Whether the Wendell Police Department or another agency made the arrest, the person is taken to one of Wake County’s two jail facilities in Raleigh, which are the only places in the county that hold adults.
Release Conditions Are Set
A Wake County magistrate usually decides the conditions of pretrial release, including whether a secured bond is required and the amount. For some charges, only a judge can set conditions, which can mean a longer wait. The Wake County Magistrates can be reached at (919) 792-4900.
We Post the Bond
Call us with your loved one’s full name, date of birth and where they were arrested. We’ll verify the charges and bond amount with you, complete the paperwork and post the bond with the Wake County jail.
Release
The jail processes the release after the bond is posted. Release timing varies, so we’ll keep you updated instead of guessing at a time.
The Court Date
Look up the court date with the NC Courts court date search, which has covered every North Carolina county since October 2025. Wendell cases are heard at the Wake County Justice Center. If the date isn’t online yet, call the criminal clerk at (919) 792-4300.
Official sources: Wake County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division, Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services, NC Judicial Branch Wake County contact directory.
Information last verified: October 2026.
FAQs
Do I have to go to Raleigh to bail someone out from Wendell?
Not to get started. Call us from wherever you are, and we’ll handle posting the bond with the Wake County jail. You may need to go to Raleigh for other things: leaving cash at a jail kiosk, video visits at Hammond Road, or court dates at the Wake County Justice Center.
Can bond be posted at night or on weekends?
We answer 24/7 and can start working on a bond at any hour. The Hammond Road lobby, where the Wake County Magistrate’s office is located, is open around the clock, including weekends and holidays. The courthouse, the clerk’s office and the jail’s money kiosks keep weekday hours. Release timing varies with the charges and how busy the jail is.
How do I send money or mail to someone in the Wake County jail?
For money, use the cash kiosks at either jail facility, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash is available immediately. You can also mail a money order or certified check made out in the inmate’s full name, but those are held for 14 days. For personal mail, write to Wake County Detention NC, the inmate’s name and identifier, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.
Can I visit someone in the Wake County jail?
Yes, by video at the Wake County Detention Center on Hammond Road. Visits are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m., and must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead at (919) 857-9103. Visitors 16 and older need a government-issued photo ID, and bags and phones must be stored in lockers.
Did the bail laws change in North Carolina?
Yes. Iryna’s Law (Session Law 2025-93) has been in effect since December 1, 2025. It took away the written promise to appear as a release option, and for certain charges and criminal histories, a person can now be released only on a secured bond or house arrest with electronic monitoring. A lawyer can explain how it applies to a specific case.
How much does a bail bond cost?
North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. 58-71-95) caps a bail bondsman’s premium at 15% of the bond amount. A bondsman can also require reasonable collateral, which must be returned within 15 days after liability on the bond ends. We’ll go over the costs for your situation before you sign.
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Our Wendell Service Area
At Martin’s Bail Bonds, we are proud to serve Wendell and the surrounding areas of eastern Wake County. Please refer to the map below for our service area.
Arrested in Wendell? Let Us Handle the Raleigh Side.
Between the jail, the magistrate and the courthouse, an arrest in Wendell means dealing with several offices in downtown Raleigh, each with its own hours. Our bondsmen can help you sort out what to do tonight and what can wait until morning, and we’ll handle posting the bond.
Our phones are answered day and night, weekends and holidays included.
Also serving nearby: bail bonds in Cary, bail bonds in Apex and bail bonds in Morrisville.
We are not attorneys and this is not legal advice.
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