If any person arrested for a misdemeanor arising out of a violation of the laws of this state relating to:
gives a cash bond for his or her appearance as provided in Code Section 17-6-5 and fails to appear on the date, time, and place specified in the citation or summons without legal excuse, the court may order said cash bond forfeited without the necessity of complying with the statutory procedure provided for in the forfeiture of statutory bail bonds. A judgment ordering the case disposed of and settled may be entered by the court and the proceeds shall be applied in the same manner as fines. If the court does not enter a judgment ordering the case disposed of and settled, the forfeiture of the cash bond shall not be a bar to subsequent prosecution of the person charged with the violation of such laws.
History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 331, § 4; Ga. L. 1962, p. 530, § 2; Ga. L. 1975, p. 845, § 2; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1136, §§ 2, 5; Ga. L. 2011, p. 479, § 3/HB 112.
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For comment on Land v. State, 103 Ga. App. 496 , 119 S.E.2d 809 (1961), see 14 Mercer L. Rev. 452 (1963).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 6 - Bonds and Recognizances
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 17-6-2. Acceptance of Bail in Misdemeanor Cases; Posting Driver’s License as Collateral for Bail
§ 17-6-3. Acceptance of Recognizance Bonds for Military Personnel
§ 17-6-5. Acceptance of Cash Bonds for Certain Offenses; Authorization
§ 17-6-7. Liability of Arresting Officer for Failure to Account for Cash Receipts and Bonds
§ 17-6-16. Entry of Memorandum on Warrant After Waiver of Commitment Hearing and Tender of Bail