Forsyth is a short run south on I-75. A lot of Monroe County arrests come off the interstate, which means traffic charges and out of town defendants whose families are calling from somewhere else entirely.
About 25 minutes south of Jackson on I-75. · We answer 24 hours
Monroe County Jail
Monroe sees a lot of interstate stops, so we regularly write these bonds for families who are hundreds of miles away. Paperwork and payment can be handled over the phone or electronically. You do not need to drive to Forsyth.
Four things let us start on the first call instead of the second: the full name of the person in the Monroe County jail, confirmation that Forsyth is where they were taken, their booking number, and what they were charged with. If you only have a name, call anyway. We can usually find the rest.
Once the charge is booked, bail is either set from the county's standing bond schedule or by a judge at a hearing. We confirm the amount with the jail, tell you the premium before you pay anything, and post the bond. A Georgia bail bond premium typically runs 10% to 15% of the bond amount and it is a fee, not a deposit. Some bonds also require collateral, which is released once the case ends.
After release, the defendant has to appear at every court date and follow the conditions set by the court and by us. Do that and the bond is exonerated when the case is over, whatever the verdict.
Monroe County courts are at the courthouse on East Main Street, Forsyth.
About 25 minutes south of Jackson on I-75. If you are already at the jail in Forsyth, tell us and we will meet you there where we can. If you are out of the area entirely, or out of state, the paperwork and payment can be handled over the phone or electronically.
Call with the name and the charge. We will confirm the bond amount and tell you the premium before you commit to anything.
