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The accused can immediately post the entire amount of the bond using cash, credit cards or certified funds. Surety Bond: The accused can work with a bail bondsman from jail or call someone else to act on their behalf. There are usually extra fees for administrative and court costs and sometimes county or city fees.

For bonds up to $10,000 the bondsman can charge you up to 12% of the bond amount. For bail bonds in excess of $10,000 you can be charged up to 15%. This fee is not refundable. If you hire a bail bondsman, and if you are not local, the bondsman might have you pay collateral in excess of the fee.

To post a property bond you must have your warranty deed, a current tax statement (showing the tax office fair market value and taxes must be current), a current mortgage statement (payments must be current), and all persons must be present whose names appear on the deed. All persons are required to have a picture ID.

Bond Hearing In Georgia, bond is usually set within the first 24 to 72 hours after a person is incarcerated in what is known as the initial or first appearance. People charged with misdemeanors or with low level felonies (with little or no criminal history) usually get a bond at first appearance.

What do I need to bond someone out of jail? You will need to pay a small non-refundable fee to the bail bond company, have a third-party indemitor (a cosigner), and possibly some form of collateral.

Determining the Bail Amount in Georgia The seriousness and circumstances of the allegations. The defendant's criminal history and risk of reoffending. The defendant's flight risk, including their ties to the community.