Traditionally, judges and magistrates require some cash payment (called a “bond or a bail”) to help insure the person's compliance with court orders (i.e., returning to court dates; not having contact with a protected person; not drinking alcohol or using controlled substances, etc.).Jul 7, 2020
What does bond type mean?
There are two types of bonds – secured and unsecured. A secured bond means that you actually pay money or bail property to secure your release. An unsecured bond or surety bond means you sign a document that says you will pay a certain amount of money if the defendant breaks his/her bond conditions.
What does bond motion mean?
A bail motion forces the judge to more thoroughly consider the facts and the client's background. Judges often set bail without knowing much about our clients. ... A bail motion forces the judge to more thoroughly consider the facts and the client's background. Judges often set bail without knowing much about our clients.Oct 13, 2014
What is personal bond?
A Personal Recognizance (also known as a P.R., or Personal) Bond allows a person to be released from Jail without paying any money. Most of time, an amount is set as part of a Personal Bond, but that amount is what a Defendant would have to pay if they fail to show up in Court.Sep 25, 2009
How do I get a probation bond in Georgia?
Assuming you cannot hire a lawyer, the first thing you can do is call your probation officer and ask them to sign for a “consent to a probation bond”, which is typically rare, but we have been successful of late in Fulton, Cobb and Clayton counties in getting in touch with our client's probation officers.Mar 27, 2020
Can you get a bond for probation violation in Georgia?
The short answer is "yes bond is possible in a Georgia probation violation." However, the truth is that judges rarely grant bail on a probation violation. Probation Violations in Georgia are serious matters that demand immediate attention because most people remain in jail while the matter is being resolved.Oct 12, 2016
What is a probation bond in Georgia?
Petitioning the Court A probation bond lets you get out of jail until the date of your hearing. This is very beneficial if there is going to be a long wait before you go to court. More and more, local judges are granting probation bonds and letting inmates get home to their families.