If you, a friend, or a relative have been arrested in Macon-Bibb County, you probably have multiple questions. The first among them is likely how to secure the defendant’s release from jail. Unless the offense was particularly heinous or violent, or the defendant has a history of repeat offenses or bail jumping, nobody—especially the justice […]
Do You Get Bail Money Back if Charges Are Dropped? (And Other FAQs)
If you’ve been arrested, odds are good that bail has been set, either according to a bail schedule or by a magistrate. You may have a couple of options at this time. If you’re fortunate enough to pay your full bail amount in cash, you may be able to pay the jail directly and secure […]
5 Advantages of Using a Bail Bonding Company
If you’ve been arrested, you are likely facing numerous decisions. One of the most immediate is, “How will I secure my release from jail?” If you don’t have the cash to post your full bail amount, or if posting the full bail amount will leave you unable to cover living expenses during the time between […]
How Is a Bail Amount Determined in Georgia?
When someone is arrested for a criminal offense, there will be a wait of anywhere from a few days to several months before their trial begins. In the meantime, they still enjoy the presumption of innocence and, in most cases, can be released from detention by means of a bail payment or signing a bond […]
What Can a Bail Bondsman Do Legally?
A bonding agent, commonly called a bail bondsman, is a person who provides bail bonds for people charged with crimes and who do not have the money necessary to post the entire bail with the court. The bail bondsman acts as a surety, promising the defendant will appear in court. Every year, millions of Americans […]
What Is Bail Jumping? (And Why Is It a Very Bad Idea?)
It’s a common enough occurrence, both in movies and in real life: a defendant in a criminal case, out on bail, decides not to show up for a court date. It’s known as “bail jumping,” and it sets in motion a complex chain of events that usually end up with the defendant back in jail, […]
How Does Ankle Monitoring in Georgia Work?
Overcrowding of our nation’s jails and prisons has been a major topic of conversation for more than two decades. Part of the efforts to reduce the number of people incarcerated in short- and long-term detention facilities has been the introduction and expansion of electronic monitoring options. These electronic monitors, usually in the form of an […]
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Bail Bondsman
After an arrest, most defendants’ primary consideration is getting out of jail. Once bail has been paid or a bond signed, the defendant is free to go and can continue going about their life and start preparing their defense against the charges that have been levied. Often, in their haste to get out of jail […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Bail Bondsman
If you or a loved one has been arrested, you’re likely experiencing a challenging and emotional time. Securing release from jail is a top priority, and – depending on the jurisdiction – you may have several different bonding companies to choose from. You probably won’t want to spend much time shopping around, but if you […]
6 Things to Know About the Bibb County Jail
If someone you know has been arrested or convicted of a crime in Bibb County, they may be detained at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center (LEC). The LEC contains two separate corrections facilities: the Bibb County Corrections Unit, or Bibb County Jail, and the Detention Center, a community-service and work-release facility. If the detainee […]