§ 17-6-2. Acceptance of Bail in Misdemeanor Cases; Posting Driver’s License as Collateral for Bail
In all cases wherein a licensed driver of this state has been arrested, incarcerated, and charged with a violation of state law and where said violation is a misdemeanor, the sheriff of the county wherein the violation occurred shall be authorized, unless otherwise ordered by a judicial officer, after the individual has been incarcerated for […]
§ 17-6-18. Amendment of Bonds and Giving of New Security
All bonds taken under requisition of law in the course of a judicial proceeding may be amended and new security given if necessary. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3434; Code 1868, § 3454; Code 1873, § 3505; Code 1882, § 3505; Civil Code 1895, § 5123; Civil Code 1910, § 5707; Code 1933, § 81-1204. […]
§ 17-6-3. Acceptance of Recognizance Bonds for Military Personnel
In the case of any person engaged in military service who is charged with a misdemeanor and whose bond has been fixed at not more than $400.00 plus costs, any sheriff shall be allowed to accept, in lieu of bail, a recognizance bond executed and signed by the commanding officer of the person or the […]
§ 17-6-4. Authorization of Posting of Cash Bonds Generally; Furnishing of Receipt to Person Posting Bond; Recordation of Receipt of Bond on Docket; Disposal of Unclaimed Bonds
Any party, defendant, accused, or other person required or permitted by law to give or post bond (or bail) as surety or security for the happening of any event or act in criminal matters may discharge the requirement by depositing cash in the amount of the bond so required with the appropriate person, official, or […]
§ 17-6-5. Acceptance of Cash Bonds for Certain Offenses; Authorization
Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, county peace officer, or other county officer charged with the duty of enforcing the laws of this state relating to: Traffic or the operation or licensing of motor vehicles or operators; The width, height, or length of vehicles and loads; Motor common carriers and motor contract carriers; Commercial vehicle or driver […]
§ 17-6-6. Clerk of Court or Judge to Provide Cash Receipt Book; Furnishing of Copies of Receipt; Disposition of Original Receipt and Bond
Other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, when an order is passed as provided for in Code Section 17-6-5 authorizing an officer to accept cash bonds, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the court, if there is one, or, if there is no clerk, the judge passing the order to furnish the officer […]
§ 17-6-7. Liability of Arresting Officer for Failure to Account for Cash Receipts and Bonds
All receipts issued to arresting officers and all cash bonds received under Code Sections 17-6-5 and 17-6-6 shall be accounted for by the receiving officers to the court from which the receipts were issued and, in the event that any such officer fails to account for same, he shall be personally liable for any default […]
§ 17-6-8. Proceedings Upon Failure of Person Arrested to Appear; Forfeiture of Bond Not a Bar to Subsequent Prosecution
If any person arrested for a misdemeanor arising out of a violation of the laws of this state relating to: Traffic or the operation or licensing of motor vehicles or operators; The width, height, or length of vehicles and loads; Motor common carriers and motor contract carriers; Commercial vehicle or driver safety; Hazardous materials transportation; […]
§ 17-6-1. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] When Offenses Bailable; Procedure; Schedule of Bails; Appeal Bonds
The following offenses are bailable only before a judge of the superior court: Treason; Murder; Rape; Aggravated sodomy; Armed robbery; (5.1) Home invasion in the first degree; Aircraft hijacking and hijacking a motor vehicle in the first degree; Aggravated child molestation; Aggravated sexual battery; Manufacturing, distributing, delivering, dispensing, administering, or selling any controlled substance classified […]
§ 17-6-1. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] When Offenses Bailable; Procedure; Schedule of Bails; Appeal Bonds
The following offenses are bailable only before a judge of the superior court: Treason; Murder; Rape; Aggravated sodomy; Armed robbery; (5.1) Home invasion in the first degree; Aircraft hijacking and hijacking a motor vehicle in the first degree; Aggravated child molestation; Aggravated sexual battery; Manufacturing, distributing, delivering, dispensing, administering, or selling any controlled substance classified […]