§ 17-6-70. When Forfeiture Occurs
A bond forfeiture occurs at the end of the court day upon the failure of appearance of a principal of any bond or recognizance given for the appearance of that person. An appearance bond shall not be forfeited unless the clerk of the court gave the surety at least 72 hours’ written notice, exclusive of […]
§ 17-6-71. Execution Hearing on Failure of Principal to Appear
The judge shall, at the end of the court day, upon the failure of the principal to appear, forfeit the bond, issue a bench warrant for the principal’s arrest, and order an execution hearing not sooner than 120 days but not later than 150 days after such failure to appear. Notice of the execution hearing […]
§ 17-6-72. Conditions Not Warranting Forfeiture of Bond for Failure to Appear; Remission of Forfeiture
No judgment shall be rendered on a forfeiture of any appearance bond if it is shown to the satisfaction of the court by the written statement of a licensed physician that the principal on the bond was prevented from attending court due to a mental or physical disability or the principal on the bond was […]
§ 17-6-73. Address of Principal and Surety on Bond or Recognizance
Every bond or recognizance given to secure the appearance of any person in any criminal proceeding shall have entered thereon the mailing address of the principal and each surety. History. Code 1981, § 17-6-73 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1224, § 2.