April 19, 2026 | Warehouse On Water | Wilmington, NC Off The Hook Bail Bonds is proud to announce an unforgettable experience in Wilmington, North Carolina! Join us on April 19, 2026, at the historic Warehouse On Water for an exclusive LIVE Podcast and Meet & Greet withDog the Bounty Hunter and Leland Chapman & Cecily Chapman This isn’t just… Read more »
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What You Need to Know About Iryna’s Law — and How It’s Changing Bond in North Carolina
On December 1, 2025, North Carolina ushered in a major shift in how the justice system handles bail and pretrial release with the implementation of Iryna’s Law (House Bill 307). Named after Iryna Zarutska, a young woman tragically killed on a Charlotte light-rail train by a repeat offender, this law was crafted in response to… Read more »
The Downside of Cashless Bail Systems in Society and The Benefits of Removing Them
Look, I get the appeal of cashless bail on the surface. Nobody wants to see someone sit in jail just because they’re broke. But when you dig deeper into what’s actually happening in jurisdictions that have eliminated cash bail requirements, the picture gets a lot more complicated. And frankly, a lot more concerning for public… Read more »
Wilmington, NC Bondsman Off The Hook Bail Informs Community With New Podcast
Off The Hook Bail Bonds has recently announced they are stepping up their services to better serve the community. They are well-known for their dependable support in helping individuals through the bail process. The goal is to make their services more accessible and provide timely help to those who need it. Off The Hook Bail Bonding,… Read more »
Navigating the Waters of Justice: The Evolution and Benefits of Bail Bond Services in Jacksonville, NC
In the heart of Onslow County, Jacksonville, North Carolina, operates a judicial system as dynamic and complex as the community it serves. Here, the bail bond system plays a crucial role, acting as the fulcrum balancing justice and freedom. This article delves into the intricacies of bail bonds, highlighting recent changes and underscoring the benefits… Read more »
Second Annual Christmas Toy Drive for the Local Children of Wilmington ,N.C.
As we get ready for the busy holiday season let’s take a moment to help out our local children that won’t be as fortunate without your help, THOSE BEHIND THE BADGE has teamed up with Off The Hook Bail Bonds to sponsor our second annual Christmas Toy Drive for the local children of The Bair… Read more »
Bail Reform in N.C. is a BIG MISTAKE!
With the over crowed jail population of many states being the target of certain human rights groups such as the ACLU, Arnold Foundation, and NAACP. These groups have set their sites on the bail bonding industry by saying that they “prey on those who can’t afford bail.” Some states have or will be going to… Read more »
We will be hosting a Toy Drive December 21st from 9:00am-until
This is the time of year when children need toys the most! On December 21st Off The Hook Bail Bonding will be hosting our first Toy Drive through the group “Those Behind The Badge.” Donations can be wrapped or unwrapped toys and cash is also acceptable with all proceeds going to the local foster children… Read more »
The Life of a Bail Bondsman -By an Intern
As an intern working for both Off The Hook Bail Bonds and Bonds by Terri I have learned a lot about what the life of a bondsman is. When I first started this internship I came in only knowing that a bondsman gets someone out of jail until their court date comes around and the… Read more »
What happens to forfeited Bail Bonds?
When people are put in jail or are arrested they usually have to pay in full a bail amount set by a magistrate or hire a bail bondsman and pay a percentage of the bond amount, usually 15%. That persons bail bond can be set anywhere from hundreds to millions of dollars. With many people… Read more »