Can I Use Property to Post Bond at Gwinnett County Jail? (FAQ)
Yes - Gwinnett County allows property bonds in certain cases. But you can't start the process right after an arrest. Bonds, including property bonds, can only be posted once booking and identification are complete.
Property bonds at Gwinnett County Jail must be secured by real property only. Mobile home titles and vehicle titles won't work. The property doesn't have to be in Gwinnett County, but it does have to be somewhere in Georgia. Any real estate within the state qualifies.
Note: Gwinnett County accepts real property only for property bonds - mobile home titles and vehicle titles won’t work.
Required Docs
- ✓ A current tax notice for the property you’re using as collateral
- ✓ A current mortgage statement for that property
- ✓ Be ready for ownership and equity to be verified before the property is accepted
The Sheriff's Office will verify both ownership and equity before accepting the property. Bring up-to-date paperwork that supports your claims - this verification step is built into the process.
Gwinnett County won't accept out-of-state property for bonds. The Sheriff's Office also won't prepare a property bond for another state. If your case or property involves a different state, you'll need to explore options in that jurisdiction.
Not sure if a property bond is the right move? Gwinnett provides an approved list of professional bonding companies. 1st Choice Bail Bonds is one example on that list.
Tip: Ask for the Sheriff’s Office’s current approved bonding companies list before you choose a bondsman.
If you’re paying a cash bond at the Gwinnett County Jail, bring the exact dollar amount. The jail won’t provide change, so being even a few dollars off can slow everything down.
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