Felony and Large Bail Bonds in North Carolina
Felony bonds in our region run from a few thousand dollars to well into six figures. The premium on a large bond is real money, and the jail will not release the person until the full bond is posted. Champion Bail Bonding Solutions writes large felony bonds at every jail in our nine counties, structures the premium so families can manage it, and explains collateral before anyone signs.
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Maximum premium, from 3% down on select bonds.
How felony bonds are set
After booking, a magistrate sets an initial bond using the charge, the person’s record, ties to the community and any state or local bond guidelines. Felony bonds are typically far higher than misdemeanor bonds.
For some charges, such as certain drug trafficking offenses, the magistrate may decline to set bond and leave it to a judge at first appearance. The judge can also raise or lower the magistrate’s figure. Types of bonds in North Carolina.
- Typical ranges we see (set by the court, not by us) are on the right.
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Charge category
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Common bond range
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Felony drug possession
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$2,500 to $25,000
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Breaking and entering, larceny felonies
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$5,000 to $50,000
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Felony assault
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$10,000 to $100,000
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Drug trafficking
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$50,000 to $500,000 or more
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Robbery, serious violent felonies
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$100,000 and up
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- Your cost through Champion is never more than 15% of the figure the court sets, whatever the category, and you can start with as little as 3% down on select bonds.
What a large bond costs through Champion
The premium is capped at 15 percent by North Carolina law. On a $50,000 bond that is up to $7,500. On $250,000, up to $37,500.
We break the premium into a down payment, as little as 3% on select bonds, and installments for qualified co-signers
$50,000 bond
$7,500
maximum premium at 15%
$250,000 bond
$37,500
Returned at the end
Collateral comes back when the case ends and the bond is exonerated.
Collateral on large bonds
For bonds above a threshold, we usually require collateral in addition to a co-signer. Collateral secures the full bond amount in case the defendant fails to appear. It is returned when the case ends and the bond is exonerated.
Real estate with sufficient equity, documented by a deed and a recent value estimate.
Vehicle titles for vehicles owned outright.
Cash held in trust.
Other assets case by case.
No surprises
Every obligation is on the table before a signature goes down.
What the co-signer takes on
On a large bond the co-signer’s obligation is large too: if the defendant skips court and the bond is forfeited, the co-signer owes the full bond amount. We go through this carefully.
Most co-signers on felony bonds are close family who know the defendant will appear. We add court date reminders and check-ins to keep it that way. If a date is ever missed, read what happens after a missed court date before assuming the worst.
Bond too high? Reduction is possible
Judges reduce felony bonds regularly when the defense shows strong community ties, employment, a clean record, or that the amount is out of proportion. We help gather the documentation and refer you to an attorney who can file the motion — see bond reduction.
- Out of proportion
- Clean record
- Employment
- Community ties
Felony bonds by county
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Detention Center, Charlotte
Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County Detention Center, Concord
Union County
Union County Jail, Monroe
Gaston County
Gaston County Jail, Gastonia
Iredell County
Iredell County Detention Center, Statesville
Rowan County
Rowan County Detention Center, Salisbury
Catawba County
Catawba County Detention Facility, Newton
Cleveland County
Cleveland County Detention Center, Shelby
Lincoln County
Lincoln County Jail, Lincolnton
In Cabarrus County our agents arrange felony bail bonds Concord NC families need at the Cabarrus County Detention Center the same 24-hour line and the same 15 percent cap as everywhere we serve.
What families ask us first.
Still have a question?
Can you post a $100,000 bond?
How long does it take to arrange a large bond?
What if the magistrate did not set a bond?
Is the premium on a felony bond refundable?
No. Collateral is returned; the premium is the fee.
Talk to a felony bondsman now
Call or text 980-384-6630.
Large bonds quoted in minutes plan, down payment and collateral, all in one call.