Defendant Information
Full name, date of birth, booking number if known, and the charges shown in available records.
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When someone has been arrested in Smithfield or Johnston County, DJ’s Bail Bonds helps families confirm available bond information, understand the premium and paperwork, and apply for an eligible North Carolina surety bond at any hour.
Someone you care about was arrested
Full name, date of birth, booking number if known, and the charges shown in available records.
The detention facility, bond amount, release conditions, and any known court, probation, federal, or other hold.
Your contact information, relationship to the defendant, valid identification, and application information.
Transparent Smithfield bail bond costs
North Carolina law limits the bail bond premium to no more than 15% of the face amount of the bond. The premium is the fee for the surety bond. It is separate from collateral and should not be confused with the amount due initially under an approved payment arrangement.
Before signing, ask for the total premium, initial payment, remaining balance, payment dates, cosigner obligations, and collateral terms in writing. Approval and requirements depend on the application.
| Bond amount | Maximum premium |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | $150 |
| $5,000 | $750 |
| $10,000 | $1,500 |
| $25,000 | $3,750 |
These examples show the statutory maximum calculation only. They are not quotes, approvals, or payment-plan offers.
From the first call to facility processing
Provide the defendant’s name and date of birth so available custody, charge, bond, and hold information can be reviewed.
The agent explains the premium, payment schedule, cosigner responsibilities, and any collateral requirement.
Required identification and agreements are reviewed. Remote signatures may be available when circumstances allow.
After approval and completed paperwork, the bond is posted. The detention facility controls final release processing.
The release order determines which method may be used. A cash bond generally requires the full ordered amount through the applicable court or detention process. A property bond may use qualifying real property subject to documentation and court approval. With an eligible surety bond, a licensed bondsman posts the bond after approval, payment terms, signatures, identification, and any required collateral are completed. A bondsman cannot change the method ordered by the court.
Verified Johnston County information
The Smithfield office, detention center, and courthouse are separate locations. Confirm the defendant’s actual custody status and follow the address shown on official court or release documents.
CUSTODY LOCATION
2879 US Highway 70 Business East
Smithfield, NC 27577
Use Johnston County’s official resources to confirm current facility information and policies.
COURT LOCATION
207 E. Johnston Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Main courthouse telephone: 919-209-5400. Verify court dates through official records.
BAIL BOND OFFICE
134 S. Third Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Call 919-YES-BAIL before arriving so an agent can confirm what to bring.
Release timing varies by case and facility
There is no reliable fixed release time after a Smithfield bail bond is posted. The detention facility must complete its own administrative and security procedures before releasing the defendant.
Timing can be affected by booking volume, staffing, medical clearance, record checks, court requirements, additional charges, and other holds. A bondsman can confirm that an approved bond was posted but cannot control the facility’s release queue.
Help for different situations
Eligibility and release conditions depend on the controlling court order. When surety release is permitted, DJ’s can review applications involving misdemeanor, felony, DWI, domestic-violence-related, drug-possession, firearm, disorderly-conduct, and large bond matters.
Verify before sending money or identification
Choose a bondsman based on verifiable licensing, a real business location, clear written terms, availability, and professional accountability—not an unsupported promise about price or release time.
Confirm the individual’s license status through official North Carolina Department of Insurance resources before providing payment or sensitive identification.
Open NCDOI licensing resources →Ask for the total premium, amount due initially, remaining balance, payment dates, collateral, cosigner obligations, and copies of every signed document and receipt.
No bondsman can guarantee an exact release time, lower a judicially ordered bond, remove a hold, change release conditions, or bypass detention-facility procedures.
Verify the business telephone number, responsible agent, physical office, directions, and current public information. A real Smithfield location provides a place to ask questions and obtain records.
A real Smithfield office—not a generic call-center page
DJ’s Bail Bonds maintains a physical Smithfield office at 134 S. Third Street. Call before arriving so an agent can confirm availability and the identification or documents needed for the specific application.
Serving communities throughout Johnston County
DJ’s Bail Bonds assists eligible Johnston County bond matters involving people from Smithfield and surrounding communities. The important location is generally where the defendant is being held and where the controlling bond was issued—not where the caller lives.
Call if the arrest involved Selma, Clayton, Four Oaks, Benson, Pine Level, Princeton, Wilson’s Mills, Archer Lodge, Kenly, Micro, or another Johnston County community. An agent can help identify what information must be confirmed before an application can move forward.
View All North Carolina LocationsResponsibilities should be clear before signing
A cosigner accepts contractual obligations that may include paying the agreed premium balance, maintaining communication, helping ensure court appearances, reporting required changes, and protecting the surety from financial loss.
Collateral is not required in every case. When required, the agreement should identify what is pledged, why it is required, how it will be held, and the conditions for return after final termination of liability.
The defendant must attend required court appearances and follow every condition in the release order. The agreement may also require communication with the bondsman and notice of address, telephone, employment, or travel changes.
Founder-led service since 2011
David Johnston founded DJ’s Bail Bonds to help North Carolina families understand an unfamiliar process without judgment. The company focuses on respectful communication, clear written terms, realistic expectations, and accountable local service.
Call with the defendant’s full name, date of birth, custody location, and bond amount if known. An agent can review the available information and explain what is needed to apply.
Clear answers for Smithfield and Johnston County
Gather the defendant’s full legal name and date of birth first. If available, also record the custody location, booking number, charges, bond amount, and known holds. When an eligible secured bond has been set, call a licensed North Carolina bail bondsman to review the application, premium, paperwork, and possible cosigner or collateral requirements.
Johnston County currently lists the detention center at 2879 US Highway 70 Business East, Smithfield, NC 27577. This is different from the DJ’s Bail Bonds office at 134 S. Third Street and the Johnston County Courthouse at 207 E. Johnston Street. Confirm current facility information through official Johnston County resources.
North Carolina law limits the bail bond premium to no more than 15% of the bond’s face amount. A $10,000 bond therefore has a maximum premium of $1,500. The amount due initially, payment schedule, collateral, cosigner requirements, and approval depend on the individual application and written agreement.
There is no dependable fixed release time. The detention facility must complete administrative and security procedures after the bond is posted. Booking volume, staffing, medical clearance, record checks, additional charges, court requirements, and other holds can affect timing. The facility—not the bondsman—controls final release.
Some information, documents, and signatures may be completed electronically when remote processing is available. Requirements vary by bond amount, defendant, cosigner, custody location, identification, and application risk. Call first to confirm whether the particular bond requires an office visit or another in-person step.
No. Collateral is evaluated case by case. Factors may include the bond amount, charges, defendant’s history and stability, cosigner qualifications, and application risk. If collateral is required, the written agreement should identify the pledged property, how it will be held, and the conditions for its return.
A cosigner accepts responsibilities under the bail bond agreement. These may include paying the agreed balance, maintaining communication, helping ensure court appearances, reporting required changes, and protecting the surety from financial loss if the defendant violates the agreement. Read all terms and keep a signed copy.
No. A bail bondsman cannot remove a hold, change a no-contact order, lower a judge-set bond, or alter release conditions. A bondsman may assist only with an eligible surety bond after release has been authorized. An attorney can provide legal advice about charges, hearings, bond modifications, and court-ordered restrictions.
A missed court appearance may lead to an order for arrest, bond forfeiture proceedings, additional court consequences, and contractual or financial consequences under the bail bond agreement. The defendant or cosigner should contact the appropriate attorney, court office, and bondsman promptly rather than assuming the issue will correct itself.
Yes. DJ’s Bail Bonds maintains a Smithfield office at 134 S. Third Street, Smithfield, NC 27577. Call 919-YES-BAIL before arriving so an agent can confirm availability and explain what identification, application information, signatures, or payment documentation may be needed.
DJ’s Bail Bonds reviews eligible Johnston County matters involving Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Four Oaks, Benson, Pine Level, Princeton, Wilson’s Mills, Archer Lodge, Kenly, Micro, and surrounding communities. Call to confirm the defendant’s custody location and whether DJ’s can assist with the specific bond.
Use official North Carolina Department of Insurance licensing resources to verify the individual’s license status. Confirm the business telephone number and physical location, request the complete written financial terms, obtain receipts, and avoid anyone promising to lower a court-ordered bond or guarantee an exact release time.
This page provides general information about DJ’s Bail Bonds and the Smithfield and Johnston County bail bond process. It is not legal advice. Release eligibility, bond conditions, holds, financial requirements, court dates, and legal obligations depend on the individual case and controlling order.
Reviewed for accuracy by
Founder and Owner, DJ’s Bail Bonds
Content reviewed August 21, 2026