FAQ

A bail bond is a contractual agreement between the bail bonding company, the courts and a surety. The bail bonding company charges a percentage of the bond amount to get the person released from jail. The surety then guarantees the bail bond company that the accused person will appear in court for all future court dates.

You need to pay the bond fee, have a co-signer and possibly provide some form of collateral

The defendant’s full name and jail location in most cases is all that is needed

In Georgia, the fee for a bail bond is 15%  Additional charges may be assessed from the jails.

Georgia Bail Bonds, LLC. can do bonds in Darien, Georgia.

No. Once a bail bond has been posted for the defendant, the money is earned by the bail bonding company and cannot be refunded.

A co-signer is the person who takes financial responsibility for the bail bond if the accused does not appear in court

Collateral is money, property or anything of value we hold as a deposit while the accused is out on bail. The collateral is returned when the defendant’s case has been completed settled.

How do I know when the defendant has to go to court?

Usually, the courts will notify the accused of his/her court date. However, it is your responsibility to know when the defendant has to go to court. You may call our office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to check on the status of any court dates.

If I am a co-signer for a friend or relative and that person misses court, do I have to pay the full value of the bond?

You are responsible for the full amount of the bond plus expenses if your friend or family member does not go to court. A failure to appear in court does not necessarily mean you have to pay the full amount of the bond. However, there is no excuse for missing court and we encourage you to notify us immediately if the defendant will miss court.

Usually, the courts will notify the accused of his/her court date. However, it is your responsibility to know when the defendant has to go to court. You may call our office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to check on the status of any court dates.

You are responsible for the full amount of the bond plus expenses if your friend or family member does not go to court. A failure to appear in court does not necessarily mean you have to pay the full amount of the bond. However, there is no excuse for missing court and we encourage you to notify us immediately if the defendant will miss court.