--- title: "Bail Bonds Blog: Guides & Answers | Big Mike Bail Bonds NC (9)" description: Straight answers about bail bonds in North Carolina, from how bail works to what happens if court is missed. Read the Big Mike Bail Bonds blog for real guidance. (9) --- We're open 24/7! 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This is not necessarily true as bail bonds have a number of rules and regulations that must be followed in order for the process to be completed. Here is a list of facts that might interest you before you ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/5-little-known-and-interesting-facts-about-bail-bonds) ## [Steps to Becoming a Bail Bondsman In North Carolina, you are required to get a license to become a bail bondsman. Here are the steps to becoming a bail bondsman. If every person that was arrested spent their waiting period in jail, our jail cells would be well beyond max capacity. Another role that bond agents have is to track down ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/steps-to-becoming-a-bail-bondsman) ## [Bail Bond Scams, What To Watch Out For When a loved one gets arrested, be sure to take a deep breath and look out for these common bail bond scams.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/bail-bond-scams) ## [Too Much Champagne on New Years? New Year’s Eve is a day of celebration as we all welcome in the New Year with friends and family. This is often celebrated with Champagne and bar crawls. Sometimes these bar crawls can get a little out-of-hand and people can become a bit “disorderly”.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/too-much-champagne-on-new-years) ## [Harnett County: Things to Know About Arrests in Harnett County If you or a loved one has been arrested in Harnett County then you might have some questions regarding the procedures and the rules surrounding the detention center. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/harnett-county-things-to-know-about-arrests-in-harnett-county) ## [Sampson County: Things to Know About Arrests in Sampson County If you or a loved one has been arrested in Sampson County then you might have some questions regarding the procedures and the rules surrounding the detention center. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/sampson-county-things-to-know-about-arrests-in-sampson-county) ## [Duplin County: Things to Know About Arrests in Duplin County If you or a loved one has been arrested in Duplin County then you might have some questions regarding the procedures and the rules surrounding the detention center. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/duplin-county-things-to-know-about-arrests-in-duplin-county) ## [![Arrests in Johnston County](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/hubfs/johnston-county-courthouse.jpeg) Johnston County: Things to Know About Arrests in Johnston County If you or a loved one has been arrested in Johnston County then you might have some questions regarding the procedures and the rules surrounding the detention center. 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While North Carolina law dictates many ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/weapon-charges-in-north-carolina) ## [Drug Crimes In North Carolina It is always challenging to face accusations of a crime, but being charged with a drug offense in North Carolina can be particularly stressful and intimidating. The state takes drug possession and trafficking very seriously. 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