Georgia § 40-13-57 Taking of cash bond where officer doubts that arrested person will appear

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§ 40-13-57 — Taking of cash bond where officer doubts that arrested person will appear

Georgia § 40-13-57

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O.C.G.A. § 40-13-57 (2026).

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In the event an officer has authority to issue citation and complaint as set forth in Code Section 40-13-53 but declines to do so because of his belief that such person will not obey the citation and agreement to appear, such officer may bring such person to the traffic violations bureau and such person may be allowed to post a cash bond for his appearance in accordance with the schedule established by the court.

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In the event an officer has authority to issue citation and complaint as set forth in Code Section 40-13-53 but declines to do so because of his belief that such person will not obey the citation and agreement to appear, such officer may bring such person to the traffic violations bureau and such person may be allowed to post a cash bond for his appearance in accordance with the schedule established by the court.