Most people have heard stories of legal troubles resulting in an accused person needing to post bail. Generally speaking, bail is a bond or agreement to a sum of money being paid in order for the accused to be released from police custody, until they stand trial. What you may not know is that bail bonds are custom-tailored to each situation and come in a variety of forms.

Types of Bonds

Cash Bond

Judges may set a cash bail that must be paid in full with cash, or sometimes credit cards, in order to prevent staying in jail while awaiting trial. In Cherokee County it is cash only and exact change. The cash is returned to the defendant when the case is settled. This can take up to 2 years. 

Surety Bond

Surety bonds involve working with a professional bail bondsman. Friends or relatives of the accused essentially form a contract with a bail

Property Bond

This type of bond specifically places personal possessions as a surety for bail payment. In Cherokee County this involves Georgia real estate. If the bail is not paid, the court places a lien on the property and can repossess the collateral in lieu of monetary bond payment.

Personal Recognizance & Citations

In these situations, the accused is not immediately required to post bail. A judge can release a person from custody on personal recognizance, under orders to return to court for each of their hearings without payment. An officer may write up a citation for a minor legal transgression that assigns the accused a hearing date before a judge, also with no bail requirements. Skipping the hearings, however, will result in an arrest warrant.

While nobody ever wants to get in trouble with the law, you should be prepared in case it happens. Even minor infractions can result in a hefty bail. When you need to get a loved one released as quickly as possible in Cherokee County, Georgia, you can trust Godfrey Bonding. They are family-run and the oldest bail bond company in the county, offering 24- hour service. Call (770) 479-5230 or visit their website to find out more.