Greene County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Greene County bail and bond: getting someone out of the Greensboro jail
If a loved one was arrested in Greene County, look for them first with Greene County Inmate Search. Adults are held at the Greene County Jail, 1201 Kevin Roberts Way, Greensboro, which is the Sheriff's Office address as well. The sheriff's non-emergency line, 706-453-3351, covers what the search leaves out. Getting a bond posted takes three things: a judge's number, an approved way to pay, and a few phone calls.
How do I tell whether she is locked up in Greensboro?
Search her name on Greene County Inmate Search. The record lists charges and any bond that has been set. If nothing comes up, she may have been arrested minutes ago, or a nearby agency may still have her. Call the sheriff at 706-453-3351 with her full name and birth date, and ask if she was sent to a different county.
What is the jail's address, and can I just show up?
The jail is at 1201 Kevin Roberts Way, Greensboro, GA 30642. No official page we could open lists lobby hours or a bonding window, so do not drive over with money before calling 706-453-3351. Ask who is on duty for bonds and what ID they want.
Who sets the bond in Greene County?
A judge does. Magistrate judges handle first hearings for most charges, and Russell Wall is the Chief Magistrate Judge. A few serious crimes can be bailed only by a superior court judge. Deputies must follow the order and cannot cut the amount. The Magistrate Court office, 113 N. Main Street, Suite 113, answers at 706-453-3346 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m. If the record shows nothing, ask there or the clerk of superior court at 706-453-3340 whether a bond order exists yet.
When will a judge look at the case?
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 17-4-26) says an officer who arrests under a warrant must bring the person before a judicial officer within 72 hours. A Friday-night arrest therefore may not see a judge until the weekend has passed. Call the clerk at 706-453-3340 for the date, or ask the jail if a hearing has been set.
How much will the bond cost for my charge?
No official Greene County page posts a bond schedule, so this page lists no amounts. The booking record shows the real figure once a judge has acted. For now, call 706-453-3351 and ask. Never pay anyone who quotes you a number by text.
Can I pay the bond in cash at the jail?
Maybe. A third-party listing says cash bonds are paid at a bonding window or with the clerk of court, and mentions cash, cashier's checks, and money orders. No county page backs that up. Confirm the form of payment and the hours with the jail at 706-453-3351 so you are not turned away at the door.
How do I pick a bondsman in Greensboro?
Use a company licensed in Georgia and compare fees. Under O.C.G.A. 17-6-30, the most a bonding company may collect is 15 percent of the bond's face amount; it may still ask $50 for each bonded charge if that is higher. Ask for a written contract, and ask what collateral they want. Ask the jail desk at 706-453-3351 if the sheriff has any rules for bondsmen.
Can land or a home secure the bond?
It can be done but it is slow. A third-party site says the owner must show clear title and equity, often double the bond, though that is not a stated Greene County rule. When the charge is a bail restricted offense, the sheriff in the county where the crime occurred approves the property. Ask the sheriff what papers to bring.
The screen shows no bond for my cousin. Is that final?
Several things can cause that. Murder, rape, armed robbery, and certain other crimes can be bailed only before a superior court judge (O.C.G.A. 17-6-1). A court has up to 30 days after the notice to hold the bail hearing. A probation hold or warrant from another county also stops release. Call the clerk, 706-453-3340, for the reason.
What changed with Georgia's bail laws recently?
Under O.C.G.A. 17-6-12, a person charged with one of the listed "bail restricted" crimes cannot go free on a signature alone. Cash, a licensed bondsman, or approved property is required. The list has dozens of offenses and was amended with an effective date of July 1, 2025. Ask a lawyer whether your charge is on it.
Is there a free lawyer in Greene County?
If you cannot afford one, ask the judge at the first hearing. The Ocmulgee Circuit Public Defender has a satellite office at 113 N. Main Street, Suite 123, Greensboro, GA 30642. Calls to it go to the main office in Milledgeville at 478-445-8100, open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What if a town officer made the arrest?
A town police officer may make the arrest. No source describes a town holding cell, so ask the officer where the person is and request the report number. Then search again on Greene County Inmate Search to see if the booking has reached the county jail.
Where do teens go after an arrest?
Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice assigns Greene County to the Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center, 1430 Industrial Park Road, Washington, GA 30673, phone 706-678-1387. A child's file stays private. Do not expect to see the name on the adult search; call the center instead.
What if my husband fails to show on his court date?
The judge can issue a warrant and a bond can be forfeited. If a bondsman is involved, the company may bring him in and pursue you for the money. Get a lawyer and call the clerk at 706-453-3340 right away to ask about a new date.
Can I get money back after the case?
Cash left with the court can be returned once the case is closed, because fines and costs come out first. Keep the receipt and write down the case number. Ask the clerk who handles returns before you pay, and read any bondsman contract for what it says about the fee.
Is a call asking for gift cards a scam?
Yes. The jail and courts do not take gift cards, app payments, or wires sent to a person. A kiosk or website deposit goes into an inmate's account for calls and store items, which is not bail. If in doubt, hang up and call 706-453-3351 yourself.
Which federal court covers this county?
If agents such as the FBI, DEA or ATF made the arrest, the case is federal. For Greene County, that means the Middle District of Georgia, Athens Division, at 115 East Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 ((706) 227-1094). A federal magistrate judge, not a county judge, rules on bail. People held before trial are in the custody of the U.S. Marshals, who may place them in a county jail. People serving a federal sentence show up on the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
Greene County bail contacts
- Jail
- Greene County Jail, 1201 Kevin Roberts Way, Greensboro, GA 30642; 706-453-3351
- Bond help
- Jail bail and bond guide
- Custody lookup
- Greene County Inmate Search
- Magistrate Court
- 113 N. Main Street, Suite 113, Greensboro, GA 30642; 706-453-3346; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
- Clerk of Superior Court
- 113 N. Main Street, Suite 109, Greensboro, GA 30642; 706-453-3340
- Public defense
- Ocmulgee Circuit Public Defender, Greensboro office, 113 N. Main Street, Suite 123; main office 478-445-8100
- Juvenile
- Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center, 1430 Industrial Park Road, Washington, GA 30673; 706-678-1387
Fees, hours, and rules in Greene County can change without notice, and a judge may set a bond that differs from what you read here. Please phone the jail before you act. The page cannot replace talking to a lawyer.
How do Bail Bonds work at Greene County Jail
The Greene County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Greene County.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
- You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Greene County, or in some cases the state of Georgia, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Greene County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in Georgia is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less. So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.
- Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Greene County Jail, or the courthouse in Greene County where the offense took place.
Call 706-453-3351 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Greene County inmate locator.
Greene County Jail
Address:
1201 Kevin Roberts Way
Greensboro, GA 30642
Phone:
706-453-3351
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Greene County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Greene County?
Who can set bail in Greene County?
When is bail set in Greene County Georgia?
Does Greene County have bail?
Yes, Greene County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Greene County?
Georgia offers several types of pre-trial release including own recognizance, cash bond, property bond & surety. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Greene County?
In many cases Georgia follows a pre-set bail schedule, so sheriffs & constables are able to accept bail immediately after processing. For those offense where immediate release in not permitted, or when a defendant does not qualify for immediate release, bail will be determined by a judge.
When is bail set in Greene County Georgia?
Georgia uses a pre-set bail schedule, meaning the bail is set based on the offense and thus us know to police at the time of arrest. In cases where bail is not pre-set, or the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, a judge of the superior court will determine bail at a bail hearing. This hearing shall be scheduled with 48 – 72 hours depending on the classification of the crime the defendant is accused.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Greene County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Greene County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
A bond proceeding is the determination of how much bail is to be paid and usually happens before arraignment. A Bond hearing is a determination by a magistrate to determine an amount a person may pay to be released while the case is pending. Sometimes certain crimes will have preset bonds, that can become payable the moment an arrest is made.
The minimum bond in Georgia is $1,000. If a court seeks a bond lower than that then it must be an OR bond, meaning the accused shall be released on their own recognizance, with no money down. During bond proceedings, the defendant is not required to have an attorney but has the right to an attorney if the defendant want one.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Greene County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.
The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Greene County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Greene County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment.
This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Greene County have bail?
Yes, Greene County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Greene County?
Georgia offers several types of pre-trial release including own recognizance, cash bond, property bond & surety. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Greene County?
In many cases Georgia follows a pre-set bail schedule, so sheriffs & constables are able to accept bail immediately after processing. For those offense where immediate release in not permitted, or when a defendant does not qualify for immediate release, bail will be determined by a judge.
When is bail set in Georgia?
Georgia uses a pre-set bail schedule, meaning the bail is set based on the offense and thus us know to police at the time of arrest. In cases where bail is not pre-set, or the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, a judge of the superior court will determine bail at a bail hearing. This hearing shall be scheduled with 48 – 72 hours depending on the classification of the crime the defendant is accused.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Greene County Georgia?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances and the judge set the initial bail, your attorney can request a bond reduction.
In Greene County Georgia, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Georgia could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Greene County Georgia?
Yes, Georgia does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Greene County Jail for more information about the jails in Greene County.
What options are there to pay bail in Greene County Georgia?
Cash or security; credit card in some counties. The security may be either cash or property. Bail may be posted at the appropriate county jail or sheriff’s office in which the defendant is charged.
Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Greene County Jail for more information about posting bail in Greene County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Georgia?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished.
There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Greene County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Georgia?
The Greene County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.