Bond Process
How the Bond Process Works at the Red Oak Holding Facility
01
Arrest & Facility Booking
The defendant is arrested within Red Oak and booked at the holding facility at 547 N. Methodist St. — including fingerprints, photos, and property inventory.
02
Local Resolution or Transfer
Class C misdemeanors may be resolved at the facility. Class B and above are transferred to the Ellis County Jail upon arraignment.
03
County Magistration
At the Ellis County Jail, the defendant is booked into the county system and a magistrate sets the bail amount and release conditions.
04
Contact Act Swift
Call (972) 923-0313. We confirm booking status at the county facility and prepare the surety bond for immediate filing.
05
Bond Filing & Release
We file the bond with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office. After acceptance, the defendant is processed for release at the county jail.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About the Red Oak Holding Facility
What is the Red Oak holding facility used for?
The Red Oak holding facility is a 24/7 detention area operated by the Red Oak Police Department at 547 N. Methodist Street. It handles initial booking and temporary holding for both male and female detainees arrested within Red Oak city limits, including fingerprinting, photographing, and personal property inventory.
What types of charges result in a transfer from Red Oak to Ellis County?
Charges classified as Class B misdemeanor or higher — including felonies, DWI, drug possession, assault, and outstanding warrants — are transferred to the Ellis County Jail in Waxahachie for formal booking, magistration, and bond processing. Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations may be resolved at the municipal level.
Can Class C misdemeanors be resolved directly at the Red Oak facility?
Yes. According to Red Oak Police Department procedures, Class C misdemeanors may be resolved at the holding facility through cash payment, credit card payment, or jail credit (time served). These cases do not require a surety bond or transfer to the county facility.
Are phone calls allowed at the Red Oak holding facility?
Yes. Prisoners at the Red Oak holding facility are permitted one complimentary phone call after the booking process is completed. This call can be used to contact a family member, attorney, or bail bond agent to begin the process of securing release.
Does Act Swift Bail Bonds handle Red Oak arrest cases regularly?
Yes. Act Swift routinely assists with cases originating in Red Oak that progress into Ellis County custody. Our agents understand how the Red Oak-to-county transfer process works and prepare bond paperwork in advance to file as soon as magistration is complete and bail is set.