Address:
4415 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Phone:
404-298-8145
DeKalb County Bail Bonding Office
DeKalb County Jail
4425 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Cash bonding is available. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will accept only the following as cash bond:
Cashier’s checks, traveler’s checks, US Postal Service or Western Union Money Orders, and United States currency.
The Sheriff’s Office does NOT accept personal checks for a cash bond.
Property bonds are also possible. Call 404-298-8195 for details.
Telephone: 404-298-8195
Office Hours – 7:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.
Daily, Weekends & Holidays
AUTHORIZED PROFESSIONAL BONDING COMPANIES
24 Fast Bail Bonds of DeKalb, LLC
191 Northern Avenue
Avondale Estates, GA 30032
404-299-6000
A-Action Bail Bonds, LLC
4288 Memorial Drive Suite C
Decatur, GA 30032
404-294-5568
A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds
4286 Memorial Drive Suite C
Decatur, GA 30032
404-298-9722
Atlanta DeKalb Bail Bonding Agency, Inc.
3978 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue
Clarkston, GA 30021
404-292-0640
BBH Bonding Co.
4630 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
404-294-0805
Delta Jet Bonding Company, Inc.
4712 Memorial Drive Suite H
Decatur, GA 30032
404-296-2304
Free At Last Bail Bonds, Inc.
4717 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30034
404-294-1366
Hosea’s Bonding Company
3500 Kensington Road
Decatur, GA 30032
404-222-9999
Please call the jail at 404-298-8145 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at DeKalb County Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.
Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in DeKalb County
Because DeKalb County and Georgia can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the DeKalb County Jail at 404-298-8145, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the DeKalb County Jail or the DeKalb County Court Clerk these specific questions:
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at DeKalb County Jail
The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.
Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.
To pay a cash bond, go to DeKalb County Jail or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.
Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to DeKalb County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office or to the DeKalb County Court.
To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.
Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at DeKalb County Jail
In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.
This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.
For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.
A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.
Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.
Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at DeKalb County Jail
If you are a landowner in DeKalb County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within DeKalb County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.
To find if property located outside of DeKalb County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.
Click here for additional information on how to post bail at DeKalb County Jail.
Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at DeKalb County Jail?
Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.
In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.
Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Georgia state licensed Bail Bond firm.
Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.
When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?
Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, DeKalb County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.
What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?
The DeKalb County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.
If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.
To rent a tablet for an inmate in DeKalb County follow these instructions:
If you have any questions:
For all DeKalb County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
For inmates receiving mail in the DeKalb County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in DeKalb County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from DeKalb County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your DeKalb County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
To send a text or email message to a DeKalb County inmate, do the following:
DeKalb County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in DeKalb County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your DeKalb County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all DeKalb County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in DeKalb County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:
To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.
