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 […]
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 […]
In addition to other methods of posting bail or as special condition of bond, a defendant may be released from custody pending the trial of his or her case on the condition that the defendant comply with the terms and conditions of an electronic pretrial release and monitoring program which is approved pursuant to subsection […]
All mayors or chief governing officers or their designated official or officials of municipalities are authorized to accept a cash bond for the personal appearance in court of any person charged with a violation of an ordinance or other offense against the municipality. The officer assessing and accepting a cash bond shall issue a receipt […]
When an individual is apprehended by an officer for the violation of the laws of this state or ordinances relating to the offenses listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection, he or she may display his or her driver’s license and be issued a uniform traffic citation in lieu of being: Brought before the proper […]
As used in this Code section, the term: “Bail restricted offense” means the person is charged with: An offense of: Murder or felony murder, as defined in Code Section 16-5-1; Armed robbery, as defined in Code Section 16-8-41; Kidnapping, as defined in Code Section 16-5-40; Rape, as defined in Code Section 16-6-1; Aggravated child molestation, […]
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, each person who is entitled to bail under this article shall be permitted one bail for the same offense as a matter of right. Subsequent bails shall be in the discretion of the court. History. Laws 1832, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 862; Code 1863, § 4625; Code 1868, […]
When a person posts bail bond prior to a preliminary or commitment hearing and is later bound over to another court for trial, the original bail bond shall not terminate but shall be valid to provide for the person’s appearance at the trial of the case unless the amount of the bail is set higher […]
After arrest, if bail is tendered and accepted, no regular commitment need be entered, but a simple memorandum of the fact of bail being taken shall be sufficient. A reasonable opportunity shall be allowed the accused person to give bail; and, even after commitment and imprisonment, the committing court may order the accused person brought […]
If the accused person waives a commitment hearing and tenders bail, a memorandum of these facts shall be entered on the warrant by the person authorized to accept bail; and this waiver may be done by the person charged before arrest and, when done, shall operate as a supersedeas. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 4621; […]
In addition to all other requirements prescribed for appearance bonds or recognizances, the appearance bond or recognizance given by a person accused of the commission of a crime shall be conditioned upon the person presenting himself before the court at the time fixed for his arraignment. Upon failure of a person charged with a penal […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
Any law enforcement officer or official of a political subdivision of this state who is authorized to enforce Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 and who is authorized by the judge having jurisdiction of the offense to accept cash bonds may accept a cash bond for the personal appearance at […]
