Jenkins County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Jenkins County bail and bond: how it works in Millen
The Jenkins County jail in Millen holds adults arrested in this county, and the Sheriff's Office is the agency to call about it at 478-982-4211. Before you do, run the name through Jenkins County Inmate Search. It shows whether the person is booked and what bail was set. Millen is small, so a few facts matter: the first judge is a magistrate, the bond paperwork runs through the Clerk of Superior Court, and the person you want may be held on a local charge from the Millen police.
Has Jenkins County booked my person?
Search the name at Jenkins County Inmate Search. Try the spelling on a driver's license. If the page shows nothing after a few hours, call the Sheriff's Office at 478-982-4211 and ask whether a booking has been entered.
Keep the arrest date and the arresting agency in front of you. The staff will ask.
Which jail holds people from Jenkins County?
The county jail is in Millen and is run by the Sheriff's Office, reached at 478-982-4211. Millen police cases are booked there. Ask the Sheriff's Office for the street door to use before you drive in, and bring photo ID.
What does the Millen Police Department do after an arrest?
The Millen Police Department, 478-982-2750, can tell you the charge and the officer's name. Nothing on the department's page mentions a holding cell. After the arrest, check Jenkins County Inmate Search to see whether the person reached the county jail. City ordinance cases can end up in a different court than state charges, so ask the officer which court applies.
How long can the jail keep someone before a judge sees them?
O.C.G.A. 17-4-26 sets a 72-hour limit for taking a warrant arrest in front of a judicial officer. That judge is normally a county magistrate. The hearing is short: the charge is read, rights are explained, and bail may be set.
The Clerk of Superior Court, 478-982-4683, can point you to the right court office for the hearing date.
Where can I see the bail number?
Look on Jenkins County Inmate Search first. If the amount line is empty, a judge probably has not set it yet. Call the Sheriff's Office at 478-982-4211 and ask about each charge separately.
No Jenkins County bond schedule turned up on the county site or the Ogeechee Circuit's standing orders page, so this page lists no sample amounts.
How do I post the bond?
Ask the Sheriff's Office at 478-982-4211 where bonds are taken at the jail and which hours the window keeps. The clerk's office, at 478-982-4683, handles court paperwork and is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bring the person's full name, birth date, and the charge. Get a written receipt that lists the case number.
Will they take a card or a personal check?
A cashier's check or money order is the safest choice besides cash. Card use, and any added fee, is a question for the Sheriff's Office at 478-982-4211. A personal check is often refused for bonds, so ask first rather than risk a wasted trip.
Is a bondsman worth it for a big bond?
A professional bondsman lets you pay a fee instead of the whole bond. Under O.C.G.A. 17-6-30(a), that fee tops out at 15 percent of the bond, except that $50 for each bonded charge is permitted even if it works out higher. Ask any company that quotes more to explain why. The Georgia Department of Insurance regulates these agents, so ask for the license number and get every cost in writing.
The Sheriff's Office at 478-982-4211 can say whether a company is approved to post bonds at the Jenkins County jail. Do not pay anyone who contacts you first.
Can I put up my land or home for the bond?
Georgia allows it only in limited ways. O.C.G.A. 17-6-12 lets release be secured by property that the sheriff of the county where the offense happened approves.
The Sheriff's Office at 478-982-4211 decides what papers it needs. Ask whether land in another county works, how much equity is required, and whether a spouse must sign.
Why does my person's record list no bond at all?
A few charges, such as murder, rape, and armed robbery, can be bailed only by a superior court judge under O.C.G.A. 17-6-1. Charges on the bail restricted list in 17-6-12 cannot be released on a promise alone. A probation hold or a warrant from elsewhere can also stop a release.
Ask the clerk at 478-982-4683 whether a superior court hearing has been set.
Can my family member get a free lawyer?
Jenkins County is in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. Its public defender office is at 30 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458, phone 912-764-6292, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The judge decides who qualifies, so ask at the first hearing.
Where do the courts send a minor who is detained?
Children from Jenkins County go to the Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center, 3485 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906, according to the state Department of Juvenile Justice, whose main line is 404-508-6500. Names of young people are kept out of adult searches. For the court date, call the clerk at 478-982-4683.
What happens if a court date is missed?
Expect an arrest order and a possible loss of the bond. Phone the clerk at 478-982-4683 on the same day and tell your lawyer or bondsman. Showing up late with a good reason is better than not showing up.
Do I get a refund when the case is over?
Cash put up with the court is settled under the judge's order when the case ends, and fines and costs can be taken from it. Ask the clerk at 478-982-4683 how to ask for it back and keep the receipt.
What are signs of a fake bail caller?
Real courts do not ask for gift cards, crypto, or app transfers to a person. If someone pushes you to pay in minutes, hang up and call the Sheriff's Office at 478-982-4211.
Which federal court covers this county?
If agents such as the FBI, DEA or ATF made the arrest, the case is federal. For Jenkins County, that means the Southern District of Georgia, Statesboro Division, at 52 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458 (not always fully staffed) (912-650-4020). 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.
Jenkins County bond contacts
- Jail
- Jenkins County jail, Millen; Sheriff's Office 478-982-4211
- Bond guide
- Jail bail and bond guide
- Custody lookup
- Jenkins County Inmate Search
- Clerk of Superior Court
- Harvey Street (P.O. Box 659), Millen, GA 30442; 478-982-4683; Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Millen police
- 478-982-2750
- Public defender
- Ogeechee Circuit, 30 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458; 912-764-6292
- Youth detention
- Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center, 3485 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906; state line 404-508-6500
Hours, fees, and numbers shift without notice, and judges can set a different amount. Confirm with the clerk or the sheriff before paying anyone. This page explains the process in plain words and is not a lawyer's advice.
How do Bail Bonds work at Jenkins County Jail
The Jenkins County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins County Jail, or the courthouse in Jenkins County where the offense took place.
Call 478-982-4211 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Jenkins County inmate locator.
Jenkins County Jail
Address:
1458 Old Sylvania Road
Millen, GA 30442
Phone:
478-982-4211
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Jenkins County
Does Jenkins County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Jenkins County?
Who can set bail in Jenkins County?
When is bail set in Jenkins County Georgia?
Does Jenkins County have bail?
Yes, Jenkins County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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, Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins County have bail?
Yes, Jenkins County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins County Georgia?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances and the judge set the initial bail, your attorney can request a bond reduction.
In Jenkins 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 Jenkins County Georgia?
Yes, Georgia does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Jenkins County Jail for more information about the jails in Jenkins County.
What options are there to pay bail in Jenkins 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 Jenkins County Jail for more information about posting bail in Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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.