Bail In Criminal Cases In Fulton

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A bail bond is a bond provided by an insurance company through a bail bondsman acting as agent for the company, to allow an accused defendant to be released before trial. A bail bond is designed to ensure the appearance of the defendant in court at the scheduled time. Prior to the posting of a bail bond, the defendant or a co-signer must guarantee that they will pay the full amount of bail if the defendant does not appear in court. The bail bond company usually charges 10 percent of the amount of the bond and often requires the defendant to put up some collateral like a seconded of trust or mortgage on one's house.


When the case is concluded, the bail bond is "exonerated" and returned to the insurance company. If the defendant disappears and fails to appearing court (skips bail), the bond money will be forfeited unless the defendants found and returned. The bond may be forfeited, by order of the court, upon the partys failure to appear or to comply with the conditions of the bond. If the defendant is located and arrested by the bail agent the cosigner is responsible for all expenses the bail agent incurs while looking for the defendant.

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Understanding the Bail Bond Process in Georgia The bail bond process begins with an arrest, followed by a bail hearing where a judge determines the bail amount based on various factors, such as the severity of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, and the perceived flight risk.

No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.

The three common ways to post a bail in Georgia are by using: Professional Bonding Company. Posting a Cash Bond. Posting a Property Bond.

Obtaining a bail bond begins when a person is arrested and taken to jail. They will then be brought before a judge, who will set a bail amount based on the nature of the crime and the individual's criminal history. The bail amount is designed to act as insurance that ensures the person will return to court for trial.

Determining the Bail Amount in Georgia A bail hearing usually – but not always – occurs within 48 hours of a defendant being charged. When deciding bail, a judge will consider factors like: The seriousness and circumstances of the allegations. The defendant's criminal history and risk of reoffending.

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The Judge decides the amount of bail. Bail may be denied in serious felony cases or where the defendant has two prior felony convictions.A cash bond may be refunded only after the court case has been completed. As of March 20, 2020, felony first appearance hearings are held at a.m. And misdemeanor first appearance hearings are held at p.m. Posting bond is to assure the defendant's appearance in court for a criminal case or for failing to appear for certain hearings in civil cases. Magistrate Court holds first appearance hearings Monday through Saturday and holidays. The bond can be posted directly with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office if the person has cash for the full amount of the bond. Call for fast, cheap Fulton County jail bail bonding options. Get a loved one out of jail in Fulton County with AA Professional Bail Bonding.

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Bail In Criminal Cases In Fulton