Domestic Violence BAIL BONDS
Dallas County, Texas
A domestic violence (assault family violence) arrest in Dallas County is uniquely time-sensitive — the magistrate at Lew Sterrett Justice Center will issue an emergency protective order as a mandatory bond condition, restricting contact with the alleged victim and requiring firearm surrender under federal law. Act Quick Bail Bonds posts family violence bonds 24/7 and helps your family understand exactly what the protective order allows before bond is filed. We work cases across Dallas, Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, and every Dallas County city. Call (214) 744-1414 — we answer day and night.
Domestic Violence in Dallas County
- Statute
- Texas Penal Code §22.01(b) (assault with family-violence enhancement)
- Classification
- Class A Misdemeanor (first offense, causing bodily injury)
- Statutory Penalty
- Up to 1 year in county jail and a $4,000 fine, plus a mandatory finding of family violence on the record
- Escalation / Notes
- Any prior family-violence conviction elevates a new charge to a 3rd-Degree Felony (2–10 years). Strangulation or impeding breath is a 3rd-Degree Felony, or a 2nd-Degree Felony with a prior family-violence finding.
Domestic violence charges in Dallas County fall under Texas Penal Code §22.01 with family violence enhancement and carry significant consequences beyond standard assault charges. A first-offense assault family violence is a Class A misdemeanor, but any prior family violence conviction elevates subsequent charges to a third-degree felony. Dallas County takes these cases seriously — magistrates routinely issue emergency protective orders as automatic bond conditions, restricting the defendant from contacting the alleged victim, returning to a shared residence, or possessing firearms. The Dallas County District Attorney's office maintains a dedicated family violence prosecution unit, and bond amounts reflect the priority placed on victim safety. Factors affecting bond include the severity of alleged injuries, whether children were present, prior family violence history, and whether the defendant violated an existing protective order.
How Domestic Violence Bonds Work
Arrest & Booking
After an arrest on domestic violence charges in Dallas County, the defendant is transported to Lew Sterrett Justice Center for booking. Personal information, fingerprints, and photographs are recorded before the magistration process.
Magistration
A Dallas County magistrate reviews the domestic violence charge and sets a bond amount based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk. Bond schedules for domestic violence cases vary depending on specific circumstances of the arrest.
Bond Posted
Once the bond amount is set, a licensed bail bond agent files the necessary paperwork with Dallas County. Act Quick Bail Bonds handles all documentation and coordination with the jail to expedite the release process.
Release
After the bond is posted and processed, the defendant is released from custody. Release timelines vary based on current facility conditions and volume.
Initial Check-In — Required
Within 24 to 72 hours of release, the defendant must report to our office for a mandatory initial check-in. We review all court dates, bond conditions, and reporting requirements. Failure to complete this check-in results in bond forfeiture and a new warrant for the defendant's arrest.