Smith & Son is a family-owned bail bond agency that has served Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and the surrounding Triad communities for more than a decade and a half. Confidential. Steady. On the phone in minutes.
Smith & Son Bail Bonds isn't a call center. We're a family business with deep roots in Winston-Salem — and we answer our own phone.
When you or a loved one is in custody, every hour matters. The Smith family has been guiding Forsyth and Davidson County families through that process for more than fifteen years, with the kind of patience and discretion you'd expect from someone who actually lives in the same community.
We explain every step. We never make a promise we can't keep. And we treat every client — regardless of the charge — with the dignity we'd want shown to our own.
From misdemeanor citations to serious felony bonds, our office is equipped to handle the full range of bail work across the Triad. Below is a snapshot of what we do every day.
The most common form of bail. We post the full bond amount on your behalf for a state-regulated premium, securing release from custody promptly after court paperwork is processed.
Whether the charge is a traffic citation, a DWI, an assault matter, or a serious felony — we have the underwriting experience to write the bond and walk your family through it.
Domestic violence cases follow specific North Carolina holding rules. We understand the 48-hour magistrate process and coordinate the release as soon as the court permits.
If your loved one was arrested in Forsyth or Davidson County but lives elsewhere — or vice versa — we coordinate transfer paperwork and posting at the holding facility.
We offer flexible payment options for qualified clients. We discuss costs openly and never quote a price we can't honor. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Missing a court date triggers a bond forfeiture and a warrant. We track your dates and call to remind you — because the best bail bond is one that's quietly resolved.
Tell us the name of the person in custody and the county jail. We pull up the booking information and quote the bond premium.
Whoever co-signs the bond signs the indemnity agreement — at our office, your home, or electronically. We explain every line before you sign.
We drive to the magistrate's office or detention center and post the surety bond with the clerk. Release processing begins immediately.
Your loved one is released — usually within a few hours, depending on jail processing time. We track the court date and stay in touch.
Our office is in Winston-Salem, and we regularly work the detention facilities in both Forsyth and Davidson counties. Pick your area below for jail addresses, court information, and how to start the bond process.
Posting bonds at the Forsyth County Detention Center on Church Street, with full coverage of the Hall of Justice and Winston-Salem city courts.
View Winston-Salem detailsCoverage for Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville, and all unincorporated areas of Forsyth County.
View Forsyth County detailsBond service at the Davidson County Detention Center and courthouse in Lexington — the county seat — handling daily docket releases.
View Lexington detailsService throughout Davidson County including Thomasville, Welcome, Denton, Midway, Wallburg, and the surrounding rural communities.
View Davidson County detailsThey answered the phone at 2 a.m. on a Sunday and treated my family like we were the only people in the world. I will never forget the kindness.— A Winston-Salem Client
North Carolina bail bond premiums are regulated by the Department of Insurance. The standard non-refundable premium is a percentage of the total bond amount. We'll quote you the exact amount on our first call — no hidden fees.
Release time depends on the detention facility's processing speed. In Forsyth and Davidson counties, release typically happens within two to six hours after the bond is posted, though some bookings can take longer during shift changes or busy periods.
A co-signer — also called an indemnitor — needs to be a financially stable adult who can vouch for the defendant's appearance at court. We'll review the details with you before you sign anything.
A missed court date triggers a bond forfeiture and a bench warrant. Call us immediately if a date is missed — there are often ways to recall the warrant before it escalates, but timing is critical.
Yes. While Forsyth and Davidson are our primary service areas, we regularly write bonds in surrounding North Carolina counties. Call us and we'll let you know if we can help.