Pulaski County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Pulaski County bail and bond: the Hawkinsville jail and the Commerce Street courthouse
The Pulaski County Jail in Hawkinsville holds adults arrested in Pulaski County, and Sheriff is the elected head of the sheriff's department. Search the name at Pulaski County Inmate Search to see who is in custody and what the charge is. Call the jail at 478-783-4011 for anything the search does not answer. The sheriff's page lists no bonding window, so ask the jail desk how to post bail before you bring money.
Where do I look first for someone arrested in Pulaski County?
Start with Pulaski County Inmate Search. It is faster than a phone call, and it can show the charge and bond once a judge has set one. If the person is not listed, phone the jail at 478-783-4011 and give the full name and birth date.
Which agencies might have arrested him?
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is the main one, and the jail phone is 478-783-4011. Hawkinsville also runs a municipal court, so a city charge can come with a different court and agency name. Ask the officer for the report number.
What is the sheriff's office address?
The county directory puts the Sheriff at the courthouse, 141 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036, with a phone of 478-783-1521. The jail line is 478-783-4011. Use the jail line for custody questions.
Where do I pay the bond, and which hours count?
The county's sheriff page gives a jail phone but no bonding window, hours, or payment list. Phone 478-783-4011 and ask where the window is, when it is staffed, and what types of payment are taken. Ask the same question about nights and weekends.
Bring photo ID and the person's full legal name.
Can the court clerk take a bond payment?
Ask. The Clerk of Superior Court is at 141 Commerce Street, P.O. Box 60, and answers at 478-783-1911. The clerk's website lists no bond information, so the best step is a call to learn what the clerk handles and what the jail handles.
Who decides the bond in Pulaski County?
A judge sets it. Magistrate judges sit at the Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Suite 105 (mail: P.O. Box 667), 478-783-1357. The court's website does not post bond-hearing times, so ask when you call. For serious charges listed in O.C.G.A. 17-6-1(a), only a superior court judge can grant bail.
What if the charge is murder, armed robbery, or a drug trafficking count?
Those are on the list of offenses that only a superior court judge may bail (O.C.G.A. 17-6-1(a)). Rape, aggravated child molestation, and some repeat burglary or arson cases are listed too. Expect a longer wait, and ask a lawyer when the judge will hear it.
How long can he sit before seeing a judge?
O.C.G.A. 17-4-26 gives 72 hours after a warrant arrest for a first appearance before a judicial officer. If no hearing is mentioned, the magistrate court line is 478-783-1357.
How much will a bondsman want?
Georgia limits the fee. The company may take no more than 15 percent of the bond, under O.C.G.A. 17-6-30(a). It may also charge a $50 minimum on each charge, which can run above 15 percent on a small bond. Read the contract and ask what happens if he misses court.
Is there a limit on how many cash bonds one person can post?
Be careful. Georgia caps any person or group at three cash bonds a year (O.C.G.A. 17-6-15). Posting for an immediate family member is excused under the 2026 version of that law. Count the bonds before you pay.
Can I offer my land or house?
Georgia law has the sheriff of the county where the offense occurred approve property used for bail (O.C.G.A. 17-6-12). Pulaski's pages post no list of papers, so call the sheriff's office at 478-783-1521 and ask about deeds, tax bills, and who must sign.
Will a probation hold stop release?
Yes, it can. A hold from probation, parole, or another county's warrant can keep him locked up even when the bond is paid. Ask the jail desk at 478-783-4011 whether any other agency has placed a hold.
What should I have ready before I call the jail?
Write down his full legal name, birth date, the date and place of arrest, and what you were told about the charge. If a bondsman is involved, have the company name and the amount quoted. The desk at 478-783-4011 can then match the booking faster, and you can note who you spoke with.
Is there a city court inside Hawkinsville?
The county directory lists a Hawkinsville Municipal Court, but it gives no phone for it. City ordinance cases may be heard there, while state charges go to the magistrate or superior court. If you cannot tell which court has the case, start with the magistrate line, 478-783-1357.
Is there a public defender for Pulaski County?
Yes. Pulaski County is part of the Oconee Judicial Circuit. The public defender office is at 5120 Norman Street, Eastman, and the phone is 478-448-1801. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The judge decides whether he qualifies.
Where will a juvenile be taken?
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice sends Pulaski County youth to Cadwell Regional Youth Detention Center, 2839 Railroad Avenue, Cadwell, GA 31009, 478-689-4750. A minor does not appear in an adult jail search.
Could he lose the bond money?
If he skips court, the judge can order the bond forfeited and an arrest warrant issued. Call the clerk at 478-783-1911 the same day and speak to a lawyer.
How do I get any of the money back?
No Pulaski page states a refund rule, and the state fee limit says nothing about refunds. Ask the bonding company or the clerk at 478-783-1911 exactly what could come back, and get it in writing. Keep the receipt with the case number.
What should make me suspicious of a bail offer?
A caller who wants prepaid cards, a wire, or an app transfer is not from the court. Verify using the jail number on this page, 478-783-4011.
What if the charge is federal?
A federal charge goes to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, not to a county court. Pulaski County cases are heard in the Macon Division, William A. Bootle Federal Building & US Courthouse, 475 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201; the clerk's line is (478) 752-3497. 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.
Pulaski County bond contacts
- Jail
- Pulaski County Jail, Hawkinsville, GA; 478-783-4011
- Bond guide
- Jail bail and bond guide
- Custody lookup
- Pulaski County Inmate Search
- Sheriff
- Sheriff, 141 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036; 478-783-1521
- Clerk of Superior Court
- 141 Commerce Street, P.O. Box 60, Hawkinsville, GA 31036; 478-783-1911
- Magistrate Court
- Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Suite 105, P.O. Box 667, Hawkinsville, GA 31036; 478-783-1357
- Public defender
- Oconee Circuit, 5120 Norman Street, Eastman, GA 31023; 478-448-1801
- Juvenile
- Cadwell Regional Youth Detention Center, 2839 Railroad Avenue, Cadwell, GA 31009; 478-689-4750
Bonding rules, costs, and telephone lines in Pulaski County can change at any time. Please check with the jail before paying. This is a plain-language overview and cannot stand in for advice from a lawyer.
How do Bail Bonds work at Pulaski County Jail
The Pulaski County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Jail, or the courthouse in Pulaski County where the offense took place.
Call 478-783-4011 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Pulaski County inmate locator.
Pulaski County Jail
Address:
34 Badge Boulevard
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Phone:
478-783-4011
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Pulaski County
Does Pulaski County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Pulaski County?
Who can set bail in Pulaski County?
When is bail set in Pulaski County Georgia?
Does Pulaski County have bail?
Yes, Pulaski County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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, Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski County have bail?
Yes, Pulaski County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Georgia?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances and the judge set the initial bail, your attorney can request a bond reduction.
In Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Georgia?
Yes, Georgia does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Pulaski County Jail for more information about the jails in Pulaski County.
What options are there to pay bail in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Jail for more information about posting bail in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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.