When a loved one has been arrested, one of the first questions is, “How do I get Jail Bond in Clayton County?” In some aspects, the process is similar to a collateralized loan. The amount of the bail is set by the court. The bonding company (the ‘lender’) guarantees to the state that they will pay the full amount of the bail (the bond) if the defendant does not show as in court as scheduled.
The co-signer (the ‘borrower’) puts up sufficient collateral to repay the bonding company if necessary and is required to supply the bonding company with a great deal of information (employment, addresses, friends, etc.). Acceptable collateral is usually cash or property. However, other collateral such as vehicles or jewelry may be acceptable. With the exception of a state-regulated bond fee and any charges that may have been incurred, the collateral is returned when the defendant’s case is settled.
After the bonding company signs the bond, the defendant is released. Depending on the jail, this can take as long as eight hours but may take less than an hour. If the defendant does not appear in court, the co-signer is obligated to notify the bonding company as to the whereabouts of the defendant. The co-signer will be held liable for the full amount of the bond in most circumstances. If unique circumstances prevent the defendant from appearing in court (such as being in the hospital), the co-signer needs to notify the bonding company immediately,
Free At Last Bail Bonds will be there when someone needs them, from any of their multiple locations in Georgia. They can service any court, any city and any state. The Free At Last team has over 100 years of combined bail, professional and legal experience. Each case is assessed based on its unique qualities and not just ‘by the book’. The team understands how stressful the situation is for families and defendants, applying their core customer service values of experience, convenience and confidentiality to every case. Cathy Joyce founded the bonding firm 35 years ago and is well-respected in the bail bonding industry. She has been a leader in both regional and national professional associations. Anyone who needs information on Jail Bond in Clayton County should call this experienced bonding company and a bondsman will walk them through the process.
