Bonding Someone Out of Jackson County Jail (GA): Cash, Property, or Bondsman

Jackson County Jail accepts three types of bond: cash, property, or professional bondsman. With a cash bond, you pay the full amount - but only by money order or certified check from a local bank. A property bond works if you own property in Jackson County and can prove its value is at least twice the bond amount. The third route is hiring a bondsman. The jail posts an approved list in the booking area, and the Sheriff's Office won't steer you toward any particular company.

For a cash bond, you'll need the full bond amount as a money order or certified check from a local bank. Don't show up with anything else - it'll slow everything down. Get the payment sorted before you head to the jail.

A property bond is an option if you own property in Jackson County. You'll need a deed or current tax statement showing the property's value - and that value must be at least twice the bond amount.

• ✓ Deed for the Jackson County property
• ✓ Current tax statement showing the property value
• ✓ Property value that’s at least 2× the bond amount

Going with a professional bondsman? Check the approved list posted in the Jackson County Jail booking area. The Sheriff's Office won't recommend one company over another, so that list is your starting point.

Bonding companies typically charge a nonrefundable fee - usually 10% to 12% at Jackson County Jail. That's not the same as paying the full bond; it's their fee for signing the bond on your behalf. Do the math before you commit.

1. Decide which bond route you’re using - cash (full amount), property (Jackson County property), or a professional bondsman.
2. If you’re posting a cash bond, get the payment in the right form - bring a money order or a certified check from a local bank for the full bond amount.
3. If you’re posting a property bond, gather proof and confirm value - bring a deed or current tax statement showing the property value, and make sure it’s valued at least twice the bond amount.
4. If you’re using a bondsman, use the posted approved list and plan for the fee - choose from the Sheriff-approved list in the booking area and expect a typically nonrefundable 10%–12% charge.