How to Post Bond at Barrow County Jail: Cash, Property, Transfer, and Online Options

Barrow County Detention Center accepts property bonds, transfer property bonds, cash bonds, online cash bonds, and bonds from approved bonding companies. Not sure which applies? Figure out whether you're paying cash (in person or online), using home equity, transferring a property bond from another county, or going through an approved bondsman.

Barrow County allows property bonds using home equity. This works well when you don't have the full cash amount but do have enough equity to cover the bond.

Here's a rule that catches people off guard: the inmate cannot be an owner of the property you're putting up. Check whose names are on the deed before you go - this detail can stop the process cold.

• ✓ All persons named as owners on the property must be present and have proper identification.

1. Get proof of equity from your mortgage company - for property bond amounts over $12,000, Barrow County requires documentation showing the equity.
2. Make sure the property taxes are current - the property must be up to date on property tax payment before it can be used for bond.

1. Contact the Sheriff’s Office in the county where the property is located - that county handles the requirements for obtaining the transfer bond.
2. Receive the sealed transfer packet - you’ll be given a sealed envelope.
3. Bring the envelope to Barrow County Detention Center unopened - do not open the sealed envelope before you deliver it.

Posting a cash bond at Barrow County Detention Center is straightforward: bring cash in the exact bond amount. No partial payments, no checks - just the full amount in cash.

You can also post a cash bond online by credit card through CashBondOnline. Visit www.cashbondonline.com or call 1-888-726-6301.

Barrow County charges a bonding fee regardless of how you post. The fee is $20.00 for the first five charges and $5.00 for each additional charge.

Using a bondsman? Make sure they're on the Sheriff's Office approved list. Only bonding companies on that official list are authorized to write bonds in Barrow County.

Practical Checklist

• ✓ If you’re using a property bond: make sure all named property owners can be present and have proper identification.
• ✓ If the property bond amount is over $12,000: bring proof of equity from your mortgage company and confirm the property taxes are current.
• ✓ If you’re using a transfer property bond from another county: bring the sealed envelope you’re given, and do not open it before delivering it to Barrow County Detention Center.
• ✓ If you’re paying a cash bond: bring cash in the exact amount of the bond.
• ✓ Plan for the required Barrow County bonding fee: $20.00 for the first five charges and $5.00 for each additional charge (this applies regardless of how you post bond).
• ✓ If you’re posting online by credit card: use CashBondOnline at www.cashbondonline.com or 1-888-726-6301.
• ✓ If you’re using a bonding company: use only a company on the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office approved list.