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Bail Bonds in Woodway, TX
Woodway is on Waco's southwest edge between US 84 and State Highway 6, and it runs a combined public safety department. If someone was booked tonight, call Chapman's Bail Bonds at 254-855-9885.
One building, police and court
The Woodway Public Safety Department is at 920 Estates Drive, Woodway, TX 76712, phone 254-772-4470. Woodway combines police and fire functions under one public safety department, so the officer who responds may also be trained as a firefighter, and one phone number covers questions about either side of the operation.
The Woodway Municipal Court of Record is in the same public safety building at 920 Estates Drive, phone 254-772-4489. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, judge sessions are held Wednesday mornings, and the city publishes an active warrant list so people can check their own names.
- Woodway Public Safety: 920 Estates Drive, Woodway, TX 76712 - 254-772-4470
- Woodway Municipal Court of Record: 920 Estates Drive - 254-772-4489
- McLennan County Jail: 3201 E Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76705 - 254-757-5095
Where the booking goes
Woodway has no pretrial jail. Adults arrested by Woodway officers are booked into the McLennan County Jail at 3201 E Hwy 6, Waco. Woodway sits on the southwest corner of the metro and the jail is on the far northeast side, so it is a cross-town transport.
For families that means the person is farther away than the map suggests. Call a bondsman rather than driving in circles. Chapman's Bail Bonds at 700 E. Waco Dr. sits between downtown and the jail, guarantees bail posted and paperwork submitted within 30 to 45 minutes, and answers 24 hours a day.
The warrant list and Class C cases
Woodway's court of record publishes an active warrant list and holds judge sessions Wednesday mornings, plus scheduled evening and Saturday windows, on a first come, first served basis with no appointment needed. Anyone with an unresolved citation can walk in during those windows.
That is worth doing. An outstanding Class C warrant from a Woodway ticket can turn a routine traffic stop on US 84 into a booking at the county jail, and then you are paying a bond premium on top of the original fine. Class B and above go to the county courts at 501 Washington Ave, Waco, 254-757-5000.
Premiums, plans and conditions
Texas bail premiums are customarily around 10 percent of the bond amount and commonly up to about 15 percent on higher-risk bonds. The premium is a nonrefundable fee. Payment plans and a free notary are the practical things to ask about, and Chapman's offers both.
If the bond comes with conditions such as no contact, an interlock or monitoring, follow them exactly. A violation can revoke the bond, and the cosigner is the one who feels it. Break 'Em Out Bail Bonds at 700 E. Waco Dr., Ste. D is the directory's alternative featured partner for family-violence cases and negotiable collateral.
If the charge is a felony or there is a protective order involved, hire a criminal defense attorney. A bond only addresses custody: it gets the person out of the jail on Highway 6 and obligates them to appear. It does not reduce the charge, and no bondsman is in a position to advise you on the case.
Woodway context
Woodway grew from a small community on US 84 in the late 1940s and 1950s and incorporated in 1955, and today it is the parkland-and-lake side of the metro adjacent to southwestern Waco, with Highway 6 on one flank and US 84 on the other. Those two highways carry the bulk of local traffic enforcement.
For a Woodway arrest, call Chapman's Bail Bonds at 254-855-9885. Licensed in McLennan County, BBB accredited since 2015, open every day of the year, and located at 700 E. Waco Dr. between the courthouse and the jail. Their guarantee is bail posted and paperwork submitted within 30 to 45 minutes of the bond being set.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Woodway Municipal Court?
In the Woodway Public Safety Building at 920 Estates Drive, Woodway, TX 76712, phone 254-772-4489. It is a court of record, and judge sessions are held Wednesday mornings with additional evening and Saturday windows.
Does Woodway have its own jail?
No. Woodway Public Safety makes the arrest and the person is booked into the McLennan County Jail at 3201 E Hwy 6, Waco, on the opposite side of the metro.
How do I check for a Woodway warrant?
The city publishes an active warrant list, and the court can be reached at 254-772-4489 during weekday business hours. Clearing a Class C warrant before a traffic stop finds it is far cheaper than getting booked.
What does a Woodway bail bond cost?
The premium is customarily near 10 percent of the bond amount, up to roughly 15 percent on higher-risk bonds, plus any county fees. Ask for the total and the payment schedule before signing.
Can a bondsman post bail for a Woodway arrest if their office is in Waco?
Yes. Bail bond agents are licensed at the county level, so a licensed McLennan County bondsman can post bail for anyone booked into the county jail, no matter which city inside the county made the arrest.