Corporation Personal Held Without Bail In Georgia
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Your Georgia lawyer must file a motion for bond in Superior Court. Unfortunately, it can then take several weeks to get a hearing before the Superior Court. During this time, the accused will remain in jail until there is a hearing.
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.
If you or a loved one have been arrested in Georgia, you may have heard about the 90-day bond rule but be confused about what this rule means. O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 says that a person who is arrested must have their case indicted (formally charged) within 90 days or they are legally entitled to a bond.
Official Georgia Code Annotated Section 17-5-50 is titled "Right to Grand Jury Hearing Within 90 Days Where Bail is Refused; Right to Have Bail Set Absent Hearing Within 90 Day Period." The important part of this law says "Any person who is arrested for a crime and who is refused bail shall, within 90 days after the ...
The law says the accused shall have bail set upon application to the court. This means even after 90 days, a motion has to be filed requesting that the judge schedule this case on their calendar for a bond hearing.
For someone facing charges in Georgia, skipping bail can have immediate and long-lasting consequences, including arrest, fines, and additional charges.
If you can't make bail, you remain in custody until your court date—a timeline that could span weeks or months.
Bail jumping is the failure to comply with conditions of bail. While some people may think bail jumping is a minor offense, it is most certainly not. It comes with severe consequences, and you will need legal representation. Lawson and Berry are Georgia's premier criminal defense firm.
The consequences of missing a bond payment can be severe and far-reaching: Increased Financial Burden: Late fees and interest may accrue, increasing the overall amount owed. Collateral Seizure: Any collateral put up for the bond—such as property—may be at risk of seizure.
