Murder / Homicide BAIL BONDS
Dallas County, Texas
Murder and capital murder cases in Dallas County require a bond hearing before a district court judge at the Frank Crowley Courts Building, and bond amounts can reach into the millions. Act Quick Bail Bonds has the capacity, experience, and discretion to handle these cases for families during the most difficult moment imaginable. We coordinate with defense counsel through the bond hearing, post bond once the judge grants it, and walk your family through every condition that comes with it. Call (214) 744-1414 — our licensed agents are available 24 hours a day.
Murder / Homicide in Dallas County
- Statute
- Texas Penal Code §19.02
- Classification
- 1st-Degree Felony (murder)
- Statutory Penalty
- 5 to 99 years or life imprisonment and a fine up to $10,000
- Escalation / Notes
- Capital Murder (§19.03) — including murder of a peace officer, murder for hire, murder during the commission of certain felonies, multiple murders, or murder of a child under 10 — is a Capital Felony, punishable by death or life imprisonment without parole.
Murder under Texas Penal Code §19.02 is a first-degree felony carrying 5 to 99 years or life imprisonment. Capital murder under §19.03 — which includes murder of a peace officer, murder during certain felonies, murder for hire, and murder of a child under 10 — is punishable by death or life without parole. Dallas County handles some of the most serious homicide cases in Texas, and bond for murder charges requires careful evaluation by both magistrates and district court judges. While murder is technically a bondable offense, bond amounts are set extremely high and may require a bond hearing before a district court judge where both sides present arguments. Capital murder defendants may be denied bail entirely when the proof is evident. The Frank Crowley Courts Building in Dallas houses the district courts where these bond hearings take place.
How Murder / Homicide Bonds Work
Arrest & Booking
After an arrest on murder / homicide 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 murder / homicide charge and sets a bond amount based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk. Bond schedules for murder / homicide 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.