Getting Your Cash Bond Back from Chatham County — Step-by-Step

Only the person who originally paid the bond can request its return in person at the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. Bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID when you submit your paperwork.

You'll also need a certified copy of the court's proof of disposition for the case. Make sure it's signed by the judge or clerk of court before you go. Missing that signature is one of the most common reasons paperwork gets held up.

• ✓ Attach a copy of a current/valid government-issued photo ID

• ✓ Attach documentary proof of disposition of the criminal case (a certified copy)

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office accepts cash bond return paperwork Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Show up outside those hours and you'll likely be turned away.

Mailing your paperwork? Send it to: Chatham County Sheriff Office Cash Bond Return 1050 Carl Griffin Drive Savannah, Georgia 31405

• ✓ Include a copy of a current/valid government-issued photo ID
• ✓ Include documentary proof of disposition of the criminal case

Every bond posted through the Chatham County Sheriff's Office includes a $20.00 bonding fee. That fee is non-refundable, so don't expect it back when your bond is returned.

• ✓ Cash
• ✓ Visa
• ✓ MasterCard
• ✓ Money orders
• ✓ Cashier’s checks

Paying just the bonding fee with a card? The facility adds a $2.50 surcharge. That's separate from the $20.00 fee itself.

Paying both the bond amount and bonding fee with a card? The surcharge jumps to 10% of the total. On larger bonds, that adds up fast. Do the math before you decide how to pay.

1. Check that your disposition is certified and signed - bring a certified proof of disposition signed by the judge or the clerk of court.
2. Include disposition documentation in your packet - whether you submit in person or by mail, your request needs documentary proof of disposition.

1. Make sure the right person is requesting - the in-person request must be made by the person who paid the bond.
2. Use a clear, current ID - bring a current/valid government-issued photo ID in person, and include a readable copy of that ID with your affidavit paperwork.