Jeff Davis County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

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Jeff Davis County bail and bond: the Hazlehurst jail and county courts

Sheriff office runs the Jeff Davis County Jail at 15 Public Safety Drive in Hazlehurst. Type the person's name into Jeff Davis County Inmate Search to see whether he or she is booked and what the bond is. For anything the search cannot say, the sheriff's office answers at 912-375-6600. The magistrate court criminal division, 912-375-6630, can tell you if a bond exists. After a judge sets the amount, you can arrange the bond.

Is she in the Hazlehurst jail tonight?

Look her up on Jeff Davis County Inmate Search. A booking lists the charges and, after a judge acts, the bond. Very new arrests can take a few hours to show.

If you see nothing, dial the jail at 912-375-6600. Ask whether she was sent to another county or is still being booked.

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What is the jail's address and phone?

The Jeff Davis County Jail and the sheriff's office share an address, 15 Public Safety Drive, Hazlehurst, GA 31539. The phone is 912-375-6600. The sheriff's page also lists a chief deputy. Use that one number for custody questions, since the county site does not list a second jail line.

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How do I find out if a bond has been set?

The county's magistrate court says to call its Criminal Division at 912-375-6630 to learn whether a defendant has a bond. You can also try the inmate search first. If a warrant is the question, the sheriff's office at 912-375-6600 handles that.

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Where and when do I pay a bond?

The county pages do not give a bonding window, hours, or accepted payment types, so do not rely on a guess. Call 912-375-6600. Ask what hours someone can take payment, what forms of payment the jail accepts, and whether the payment goes to the jail or the court.

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What happens at a first appearance?

A judge reviews the arrest and sets or reviews bond. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 17-4-26) requires it within 72 hours of arrest. The Magistrate Court of Jeff Davis County is on the second floor of the courthouse, Suite 204, 14 Jeff Davis Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Chris A. Davenport is the chief magistrate. Call 912-375-6630 and ask for the day and time.

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Does Jeff Davis County post a list of bond amounts?

The county and magistrate pages show none, so this page lists no dollar figures. Your person's number, if set, is on Jeff Davis County Inmate Search. If the line is empty, the magistrate court's criminal division at 912-375-6630 can say more.

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If I post cash, when do I get it back?

The magistrate court says a cash bond can be refunded only after the case is completed and all paperwork is signed. The refund goes only to the person who posted the bond and whose name is on the bond receipt, and that person must bring identity papers. Keep your receipt safe.

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Do I need a bondsman?

Not if the judge allows a cash bond. A bondsman charges a fee for posting, and O.C.G.A. 17-6-30(a) limits it to 15 percent of the bond. When 15 percent would be under $50, the bondsman may still charge $50 per bonded charge. Under O.C.G.A. 17-6-1, the surety has to be approved by the sheriff where the arrest happened. Nothing posted online lists approved companies in this county, so ask the jail at 912-375-6600 and get any fee in writing.

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Will the court take land or a house?

O.C.G.A. 17-6-12 lets a sheriff approve property, yet it sets no equity amount, and no Jeff Davis source posts a local rule. Ask the sheriff's office at 912-375-6600 if the land must be in Jeff Davis County, how much equity counts, and which owners must sign.

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Why do some people get no bail at all?

Superior court judges, and no one else, decide bail on murder, rape, armed robbery, and a few related charges (O.C.G.A. 17-6-1). Charges such as burglary, DUI, and family violence are on a restricted list (O.C.G.A. 17-6-12) that blocks a no-money release. A probation hold or a warrant in another county can stop a release too.

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Where is the clerk of superior court?

The Clerk of Superior Court is at 14 Jeff Davis Street, P.O. Box 429, Hazlehurst, GA 31539. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The phone is 912-375-6615. The Board of Commissioners shares the building and answers at 912-375-6611.

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What if Hazlehurst police made the arrest?

Ask the officer where the person is being held, and get a report number. Then follow the booking on Jeff Davis County Inmate Search. Ordinance cases may go to a city court, so ask which court will hear it.

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Who is the free lawyer for Jeff Davis County?

Jeff Davis County is in the Brunswick Circuit, and the public defender's Jesup satellite office covers Appling, Jeff Davis, and Wayne counties. It is at 241 East Walnut Street, Jesup, GA 31598. Call 912-427-9066. The state lists no separate Hazlehurst office.

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Where do juveniles go after an arrest?

Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice sends detained youth from Jeff Davis County to the Cadwell Regional Youth Detention Center, 2839 Railroad Avenue, Cadwell, GA 31009. The phone is 478-689-4750. A child's file is not open to the public, which is why the adult lookup does not list minors.

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What if my cousin forgets the court date?

He risks a warrant and the loss of the bond. Contact a lawyer and the clerk at 912-375-6615 the day you learn of it. A bondsman who posted the bond may also seek his return to jail.

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Will an inmate deposit get someone out?

No. A deposit pays for calls, video visits, and commissary. It is not bond. If a stranger wants gift cards, an app transfer, or a wire to "release" someone, hang up and call 912-375-6600.

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What if the charge is federal?

A federal charge goes to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, not to a county court. Jeff Davis County cases are heard in the Brunswick Division, 801 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520; the clerk's line is 912-280-1330. A federal magistrate judge decides on release, often within a day or two of arrest. Deputy U.S. Marshals move people to and from court, and the person may be housed in a county jail under contract. Once sentenced, look the person up with the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

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Jeff Davis County bond contacts

Jail
Jeff Davis County Jail, 15 Public Safety Drive, Hazlehurst, GA 31539; 912-375-6600
Bond guide
Bail and bond instructions for the jail
Custody lookup
Jeff Davis County Inmate Search
Sheriff
15 Public Safety Drive, Hazlehurst, GA 31539; 912-375-6600
Magistrate court
14 Jeff Davis Street, Suite 204, Hazlehurst, GA 31539; criminal division 912-375-6630
Clerk of Superior Court
14 Jeff Davis Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539; 912-375-6615
Public defender
Brunswick Circuit, Jesup satellite, 241 East Walnut Street, Jesup, GA 31598; 912-427-9066
Youth detention
Cadwell RYDC, 2839 Railroad Avenue, Cadwell, GA 31009; 478-689-4750

Numbers, hours, and rules can shift, and a judge can set a bond that differs from what is described here. Confirm with the jail or the magistrate court before paying. Nothing on this page is legal advice.

How do Bail Bonds work at Jeff Davis County Jail

The Jeff Davis County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County Jail, or the courthouse in Jeff Davis County where the offense took place.

Call 912-375-6600 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Jeff Davis County inmate locator.

Jeff Davis County Jail

Address:
15 Public Safety Drive
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Phone:
912-375-6600

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Jeff Davis County


Does Jeff Davis County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Jeff Davis County?

Who can set bail in Jeff Davis County?

When is bail set in Jeff Davis County Georgia?

 

 

Does Jeff Davis County have bail?

Yes, Jeff Davis County recognizes most types of bonds.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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, Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County have bail?  

Yes, Jeff Davis County recognizes most types of bonds.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County Georgia? 

Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances and the judge set the initial bail, your attorney can request a bond reduction.

In Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County Georgia?  

Yes, Georgia does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Jeff Davis County Jail for more information about the jails in Jeff Davis County.

What options are there to pay bail in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County Jail for more information about posting bail in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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.

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