Georgia Code
Part 2 - Professional Bondsmen
§ 17-6-53. Giving Advice or Directions to Defendants Who Are Principals in Bonds Regarding Defense or Disposition of Cases

Professional bondsmen, their agents, or employees shall not advise defendants who are principals in bonds signed by them or give any directions in the defense or disposition of the cases in which they sign bonds.
History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 243, § 4; Code 1933, § 27-505.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 17 - Criminal Procedure

Chapter 6 - Bonds and Recognizances

Article 2 - Sureties

Part 2 - Professional Bondsmen

§ 17-6-50. Persons Deemed Professional Bondsmen; Criminal Background Investigation Information to Be Provided to Clerk of Court

§ 17-6-50.1. Continuing Education Programs for Professional Bondsmen; Fee; Annual Requirement; Certificate of Completion

§ 17-6-51. Suggesting Employment of Attorneys During Negotiations Regarding Signing of Bond or Any Time Subsequent Thereto

§ 17-6-52. Soliciting Business or Loitering Around Jails or Courts to Solicit Business; Giving of Advice by Law Enforcement Officers as to Services of Professional Bondsmen

§ 17-6-53. Giving Advice or Directions to Defendants Who Are Principals in Bonds Regarding Defense or Disposition of Cases

§ 17-6-54. No Further Compensation After Becoming Surety; When Sum Received to Be Returned to Defendant; Right to Surrender Defendant and to Keep Sum Paid When Defendant Forfeits

§ 17-6-55. Penalty for Violation of Part

§ 17-6-56. Bail Recovery Agents; Requirements; Registration

§ 17-6-56.1. Continuing Education Programs for Bail Recovery Agents; Fee; Annual Requirement; Certificate of Completion

§ 17-6-57. Bail Recovery Agents; Notification to Local Police; Out-of-State Agents; Identification Card

§ 17-6-58. Penalty for Violation; Liability