MCLENNAN COUNTY SERVICE AREA
Bail Bonds in Beverly Hills, TX
Beverly Hills is a small city about four miles south of downtown Waco, completely surrounded by Waco. If someone was just arrested there, call Chapman's Bail Bonds at 254-855-9885 while the booking paperwork is still moving.
One address handles police and court
The Beverly Hills Police Department, also referred to as the city's Department of Public Safety, is at 3418 Memorial Drive, Beverly Hills, TX 76711. The non-emergency line is 254-752-2585 and the city's main number is 254-752-2584. For an emergency you dial 911 like anywhere else, and county dispatch may take the call and route it.
The Beverly Hills Municipal Court is in the same building at 3418 Memorial Drive and can be reached at 254-752-2584, extension 2. Office hours run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays with a lunch closure. Class C tickets are resolved there; nothing heavier is.
- Beverly Hills Police Department: 3418 Memorial Drive, Beverly Hills, TX 76711 - 254-752-2585
- Beverly Hills Municipal Court: 3418 Memorial Drive - 254-752-2584 ext. 2
- Booking facility: McLennan County Jail, 3201 E Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76705
Arrested in Beverly Hills, booked in the county
A city this size does not hold people pretrial. Anyone arrested by Beverly Hills officers is transported and booked into the McLennan County Jail at 3201 E Hwy 6. That is a cross-town trip: Beverly Hills sits on the south side near State Highway 6, and the jail is on the far northeast side of Waco.
Practically, that means the family often ends up driving two directions at once, to the police station for property questions and to the jail for the person. A bondsman who works downtown can absorb the running around. Chapman's Bail Bonds operates from 700 E. Waco Dr., between the two, and posts bonds around the clock.
What the bond will cost
The premium is customarily near 10 percent of the bond amount and commonly up to about 15 percent on higher-risk bonds. It is a one-time fee for the bondsman taking on the risk. You do not get it back when the case is dismissed, which surprises people, so ask what the total is before you agree.
Chapman's guarantees bail posted and paperwork submitted within 30 to 45 minutes, keeps a notary on site at no charge, and writes payment plans. If the bond is unusually large or collateral is a sticking point, Break 'Em Out Bail Bonds at 700 E. Waco Dr., Ste. D is the other featured option and treats collateral as negotiable.
Which court gets the case
A Beverly Hills citation stays in the Beverly Hills Municipal Court on Memorial Drive. A misdemeanor or felony filed out of a Beverly Hills arrest goes downtown to the McLennan County Courthouse at 501 Washington Ave, 254-757-5000, and the defendant appears there.
Because Beverly Hills is landlocked inside Waco, people mix up which city they were actually stopped in. Check the citation or the booking paperwork for the arresting agency. It determines which municipal court holds any Class C case, and it decides where you go to sort out an old warrant.
If the charge is serious, hire a criminal defense attorney. A bail bond handles custody and nothing else. It does not reduce a charge, negotiate with a prosecutor, or clear a record, and a bondsman who suggests otherwise is telling you something he cannot deliver. Get the person out first, then get a lawyer on the case.
Getting someone home tonight
The county-level licensing rule is the useful part here. A licensed McLennan County bondsman can post bail for anyone in the county jail no matter which small city's officer made the arrest, so you are not hunting for a Beverly Hills specialist.
Call Chapman's Bail Bonds at 254-855-9885. They are licensed in McLennan County only, open every day of the year including holidays, and close enough to the jail to hand the bond across the counter instead of waiting on a courier. Have the full name and date of birth ready when you call and the search takes a couple of minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Beverly Hills have its own jail?
No. Beverly Hills runs a police department and a municipal court at 3418 Memorial Drive, but people arrested there are booked into the McLennan County Jail at 3201 E Hwy 6 in Waco.
Is Beverly Hills part of Waco?
It is a separate incorporated city in south central McLennan County, roughly four miles south of downtown Waco, and Waco grew around it. It has its own police force and court, and county-level bail rules still apply.
How much is a bond for a Beverly Hills arrest?
The bondsman's premium is customarily about 10 percent of the bond amount, up to roughly 15 percent on higher-risk bonds. County fees may apply on top. Ask for the out-of-pocket total and the payment terms before signing.
Can I pay a Beverly Hills traffic ticket to avoid a warrant?
Yes, through the Beverly Hills Municipal Court at 3418 Memorial Drive, 254-752-2584 ext. 2. Handling it before it becomes a warrant is far cheaper than getting booked into the county jail over a Class C case.
Who do I call first, the police station or a bondsman?
Call a bondsman. Chapman's at 254-855-9885 can verify whether the person has been booked and what the bond is set at, which is usually faster than getting that information out of a small-city front desk after hours.