Greenville County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Greenville County Bail and Release
Adults arrested in Greenville County usually go to the Detention Center on McGee Street, run by the Department of Public Safety. Booking, release and medical beds are in Building One, 20 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601, while Building Two, the old jail, with its lobby at 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601, and Building Four are housing units. Greer police may first keep men in their own city jail for up to 48 hours. This page covers bond hearings, prices, payment and holds.
Begin at the county's official inmate lookup, where each charge carries a bond figure. For the custody side, open our Inmate Lists page. It tracks recent bookings, current inmates, outstanding warrants, what each one is charged with, booking mugshots, free lawyers and property pickup.
Then dial the Detention Center's main number, 864-467-2309. Find out if a judge has set bond, what each charge costs, and whether a hold from another agency is on file. Once you know that, our court page explains each later step.
1. After a Greenville County arrest, who sets bond?
Most bonds are set by a magistrate at Bond Court, inside the Law Enforcement Center, Room 116-A, 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Its office number is 864-467-2402, and the court calendar is on the magistrate dockets page. City judges can take and set bonds as well (S.C. Code 14-25-115). That is why Greer and Mauldin cases may be heard by their own municipal court.
The deadline is short. By statute, the judge must hold that hearing inside a day of the arrest, 24 hours at most (S.C. Code 22-5-510). The arresting officers give the judge the person's record, open charges and any bond already in place, either ahead of time or at the hearing.
Charges that can carry a death sentence or a life term, such as murder, skip the magistrate. Only a circuit judge can set bond there. The Solicitor or a defense lawyer writes up an Order for Bail, a judge signs it, the Clerk of Court files it, and the jail gets a faxed copy.
↑ Back to the question list2. Which bond types are used in South Carolina?
The law's starting point, when the charge cannot bring death, is release on the person's word (S.C. Code 17-15-10). Money or extra rules come only when the judge thinks they are needed. Two rules ride along with every bond: no leaving the state, and good behavior (S.C. Code 17-15-20).
- Personal recognizance. A signed promise to return to court, with no money down.
- Cash bond. The entire amount is put up in cash. A defendant can also deposit cash with the summary court judge rather than sign a pledge (S.C. Code 22-5-530).
- Surety bond. A premium goes to a licensed bondsman, who then backs the entire amount.
- Deposit of 10 percent. With the judge's OK, the defendant pays the clerk of court cash equal to no more than one tenth of the bond. Judges may not offer it on a violent offense, or on a gun felony committed while the person was already out on bond (S.C. Code 17-15-15).
- Property bond. Land is pledged at the Clerk of Court's Criminal Records Department, and each owner must appear in person.
- GPS monitoring. Instead of a dollar amount, or along with it, the court may require a tracker worn on the leg (S.C. Code 17-15-35).
3. How much is bond on Greenville County charges?
No two bonds are set the same way. The judge studies the charge and the person, then names a figure. The fastest way to see it is the county inmate lookup, where each charge shows its bond. If a charge reads "temporary bond," no judge has ruled on it yet.
State law (S.C. Code 17-15-30) lets the judge think about:
- what the person is accused of
- family, work and money
- character and years spent living in the area
- old convictions and any missed court dates
The judge is also required to review open charges, other bonds the person is already out on, any listing in the gang database, and whether the person is in the country unlawfully and likely to run. Minor charges carry small limits. Third-degree assault and battery, for example, tops out at $500 and 30 days (S.C. Code 16-3-600(E)(2)). For an exact number, ring Bond Court at 864-467-2402 on a weekday.
↑ Back to the question list4. How is bond paid at the McGee Street jail?
One main number, 864-467-2309, handles bond questions for all three buildings. Go in this order:
- Pull up the person on the inmate lookup. Note every charge and its bond.
- Phone the main number. Confirm a bond is set on each charge. Ask where to pay today and what forms of payment staff take.
- Ask if any other agency has a hold, since a hold can block the release.
- Bring ID with a photo and the full payment, and hold on to the paperwork.
- Plan on waiting. A paid bond alone does not open the door. A judge's release order has to reach the jail first, and then staff try to finish within four hours.
Releases leave from the intake and release area of Building One, 20 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601. State law allows no more than four hours once the bond is delivered (S.C. Code 22-5-510).
↑ Back to the question list5. Do the courts or city halls take bond?
Some do, based on the kind of bond and the court. Here is how each one works.
- Clerk of Court, Criminal Records Department, County Courthouse, 305 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-467-8551. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Property bonds are done here. All owners of the land come in with photo ID and complete the Application for Pledge of Real Estate for Surety Bond. Have the warrant numbers, charges and bond amounts with you.
- Greer Municipal Court, 100 S. Main Street, Greer, SC 29650, 864-848-5374. Bonds may be posted at 9:00 a.m. and between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. On weekends, a judge is on duty Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and signs bonds between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.
- Mauldin Municipal Court, 5 E. Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662, 864-289-8898. Bond hearings and releases happen from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
On a magistrate case, check with Bond Court at 864-467-2402 first, to avoid a wasted drive.
↑ Back to the question list6. What money is accepted for bond?
Settle this by phone first. Ask the jail at 864-467-2309 what it accepts for bond today and how to fill in a money order. Do not mail cash. Bills that arrive in the mail are put with the person's stored belongings and are not used for bond.
The county's online payment page takes traffic tickets by citation number and last name. It is built for tickets and fines, so handle bond through the phone line.
The lobby kiosks at the jail add money to a spending account for snacks and calls. Our guide to inmate accounts explains those deposits. Besides property bonds, the Clerk of Court also lets you pay the full bond in cash.
↑ Back to the question list7. What rules bind bail bondsmen in this state?
Bondsmen and runners need a license from the South Carolina Department of Insurance (Title 38, Chapter 53). The agency's bondsman page has the details. Read these points before signing anything:
- The premium, which is the bondsman's charge, may not top 15 percent of the bond. The smallest allowed fee is $100 or 10 percent, whichever comes to more (S.C. Code 38-53-170(e)).
- On an installment plan, the first payment is $100 or more, and the last one is due no later than month 18.
- You will not get the premium back, even when the charges are dropped.
- Bondsmen are barred from seeking customers at courts, magistrate offices and jails. They also cannot recommend which lawyer to hire.
- Any collateral comes back within ten days after the bondsman is off the hook, unless a bench warrant was issued.
Complaints go to the Department of Insurance, 1201 Main Street, Suite 1000, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-737-6160.
↑ Back to the question list8. What can keep them jailed once bond is posted?
A bond only frees the person on that one charge. Check for these problems:
- The release order is missing. Staff need a judge's paper before they let anyone go.
- Another agency wants them. A different county, a city or a federal office may have placed a hold.
- A circuit warrant is in transit. It can take up to 15 days for a warrant to reach the Clerk of Court, which can slow an Order for Bail.
- An old bond was cancelled. A new violent or gun felony charge, landing while a bond for one is still open, wipes out that earlier bond with no hearing needed, and a circuit hearing is held within 30 days (S.C. Code 17-15-55(C)).
- Supervision. State probation and parole for this county works from 350 Halton Road, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29607, 864-282-4540.
- Immigration. ICE can file a detainer that keeps the person briefly.
Ask staff at 864-467-2309 to list every hold for you before any payment.
↑ Back to the question list9. Can a judge refuse bond in this county?
Under the state constitution, most people charged with a crime have a right to bail, and bail can't be set too high (S.C. Const. art. I, § 15). Still, a judge may say no for a charge with a possible death sentence or life term, or for a violent crime named in S.C. Code 16-1-60, as long as the judge gives the evidence due weight. On those named violent crimes, a magistrate can either set bond or refuse it.
A fresh violent crime by someone already on bond for one brings its own felony count, punishable by as much as five years (S.C. Code 17-15-270).
Crime victims must be told about the bond hearing, and they may speak there. If their notice came late, the judge must push the hearing back (S.C. Code 16-3-1525). Do not contact the victim, and do not carry notes or words for anyone. Doing so can break the bond terms.
In serious cases, the 13th Circuit Solicitor's Office argues bond. It is in the County Courthouse, 305 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-467-8647.
↑ Back to the question list10. How can a family seek a lower bond?
When a magistrate or city judge set bond on a General Sessions charge, a circuit judge can take a second look (S.C. Code 17-15-55). After notice and a hearing, the court may also rewrite the bond terms (S.C. Code 17-15-50).
- Have your attorney put in writing a request for the judge to review the bond again.
- Collect proof of work, a home address, local family and what you can really pay.
- Suggest terms that answer the court's concerns, like GPS or staying away from the accuser.
- If the circuit judge agrees, the lawyer drafts an Order for Bail, and the clerk sends the signed copy to the jail.
For help, call the Public Defender at 864-467-8522 or the Clerk of Court at 864-467-8551.
↑ Back to the question list11. Who gets a free lawyer in Greenville County?
A person too poor to hire a lawyer has one appointed, unless they turn it down (S.C. Code 17-3-10). They sign a sworn statement about their income and savings (S.C. Code 17-3-45). Applying costs $40, though the clerk has power to reduce or waive that charge (S.C. Code 17-3-30).
- Public Defender, 13th Circuit (county office), County Courthouse, 305 East North Street, Room 123, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-467-8522
- South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, 1330 Lady Street, Suite 401, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-734-1343
Apply right after the bond hearing. That gives the lawyer time to ask for a lower bond or a preliminary hearing.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which Greenville County courthouses hear these cases?
Local criminal cases move through these courts:
- Court of General Sessions (felonies and serious misdemeanors), Clerk of Court, County Courthouse, 305 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-467-8551
- Bond Court, Law Enforcement Center, Room 116-A, 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-467-2402
- Gantt Summary Court, 1103 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29605, 864-467-8825
- Four magistrate courts named for the East, North, South and West Greenville areas:
- East: 320 West Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687, 864-467-4625
- North: 301 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, 864-467-8600
- South: 445 E. Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681, 864-467-8470
- West: 301 University Ridge, Suite S-T600, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-467-4640
- Family Court (under 18), 350 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29607, 864-467-5800
- Federal court, Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, 250 East North Street, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-241-2700
Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn and Travelers Rest each have a city court for city cases. Our criminal court guide gives every address.
↑ Back to the question list13. When does bond money come back, and when is it kept?
Cash posted with a court can be claimed back once it has done its job (S.C. Code 17-15-220). In most cases that means the charges are settled and the person made every hearing. A 10 percent deposit is paid back after the bond terms are kept, less any restitution ordered (S.C. Code 17-15-15). Pledged land is freed when the case closes, as long as the bond was never broken or revoked.
Skipping court is costly:
- A bench warrant, an order to arrest the person, goes out.
- On a felony, willfully failing to appear can bring as much as five years plus a $5,000 fine. On a misdemeanor punishable by at least a year, the limit is one year and $1,000 (S.C. Code 17-15-90).
- If the bondsman has not surrendered the person 90 days after the bench warrant, the surety bond is forfeited (S.C. Code 38-53-70).
To get a General Sessions deposit back, contact the Clerk of Court at 864-467-8551.
↑ Back to the question list14. Who collects the property and leftover jail money?
All releases go out through the intake and release area in Building One, 20 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Before leaving, the person can ask staff about stored items and any balance left on their account.
Callers cannot get an account balance by phone. To ask about pickup times, or to collect items for someone else, call 864-467-2309 and ask what ID and signed permission you will need. Our money guide explains how deposits and leftover funds usually work.
↑ Back to the question list15. Can someone held on a federal charge get out?
The Greenville Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina takes federal cases from this county. Its clerk's office is at 250 East North Street, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-241-2700, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- A federal magistrate judge rules on release or jail at the person's first hearing (18 U.S.C. 3142). If the defense wants more time, that hearing can slide up to five days. A prosecution request can push it three days.
- Before trial, every federal prisoner here is tracked by the U.S. Marshals Service. Reach the Greenville office at 300 East Washington Street, Room 232, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-232-1566, and ask which jail is housing them.
- After a prison term is handed down, track them with the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
16. Does state bond clear an immigration hold?
It will not. Immigration holds stand apart from state bond. Expect these steps:
- The detainer arrives as Form I-247A, signed by an immigration officer and sent to the McGee Street staff.
- That extra stay can last up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)). Agents use the time to pick them up.
- State law gives the jail 72 hours to check the immigration status of anyone it books on a criminal charge. When the check shows unlawful presence, jail officials notify Homeland Security (S.C. Code 23-3-1100).
- At the bond hearing, the judge has to think about unlawful presence and the risk of flight (S.C. Code 22-5-510(D)(4)).
- South Carolina falls under ICE's Atlanta Field Office, which has an office at 3950 Faber Place Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405, 843-746-9800.
- Search the ICE Online Detainee Locator to see where the person went.
17. Which state prison takes a long sentence?
Short terms of up to three months are usually spent in the county jail (S.C. Code 24-3-30). A longer one hands the person to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, which chooses where they go (S.C. Code 24-3-20). Sometimes that is a county jail under an agreement.
- Every new state prisoner starts with reception and evaluation. Family cannot visit in person during that stage unless it lasts over 30 days.
- The SCDC inmate search shows who was in a state prison at midnight the night before.
- SCDC's main office is 4444 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, 803-896-8500.
- Our South Carolina state prisons guide describes each prison.
18. What if police arrest a Greenville County teen?
Most people under 18 belong in Family Court. Adult court still takes a 17-year-old charged with a grave felony: one ranked Class A, B, C or D, or one with a top term of 15 years or more (S.C. Code 63-19-20(1)). An adult lockup may keep a youth for six hours, no longer, and a child of ten or younger may never be jailed (S.C. Code 63-19-820).
- Local youth are held at the county's juvenile detention facility, which the county runs under a state contract.
- Within 48 hours, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, a judge reviews whether the youth stays locked up (S.C. Code 63-19-830).
- Family Court is at 350 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29607, 864-467-5800.
- The Department of Juvenile Justice office for the county is at 350 Halton Road, Suite 307, Greenville, SC 29607, 864-467-5875. Its staff can tell you where the youth is.
Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Greenville County
The Greenville County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Greenville 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 Greenville County, or in some cases the state of South Carolina, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Greenville County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in South Carolina 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 $1,500.00.
- Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Greenville County Detention Center, or the courthouse in Greenville County where the offense took place.
Call 864-467-2309 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Greenville County inmate locator.
Greenville County Detention Center
Address:
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone:
864-467-2309
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Greenville County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. Bail is not a punishment.
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 Greenville 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. South Carolina state law requires that all accused be ROR unless they would be a danger to public safety or a flight risk.
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.
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 Greenville County Detention Center 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, Greenville 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 Greenville 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. This option is commonly used in South Carolina and avoids the use of a bondsperson.
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 Greenville County have bail?
Yes, Greenville County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Greenville County?
Greenville County recognizes most types of bonds as listed at this site. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Greenville County?
Magistrate or Municipal judges conduct most bond hearings. Circuit Court judges must set bond on charges where the penalty is life imprisonment or death.
When is bail set in South Carolina?
Bail is set at the bond hearing when the judge sets the amount and conditions of a bond. This will generally occur within 24 hours from the time of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays. During this time, the solicitor learns about the crime and creates the charges.
In cases where the crime could result in life imprisonment or death sentence, the bond must be heard in the circuit court at the next term of General Sessions Court.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Greenville County South Carolina?
A General Sessions judge can modify a bond set by a Magistrate or Municipal Court judge. Modifications go both ways; judges can increase or decrease the bond amount. To get a bond modification, file a Motion to Reconsider Bond with the Clerk of Court.
In Greenville County South Carolina, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend or bondsperson, 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 South Carolina could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
The person who is posting bail pays the bond to the Clerk of Court at the same court as the bond hearing. In turn, they would receive a release letter to take back to the jail for release of the arrested person.
Can bail be paid online in Greenville County South Carolina?
Yes, South Carolina does offer online bail payment in most counties. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Greenville County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Greenville County or contact the Clerk of Court of the court that held the bond hearing during normal business hours.
What options are there to pay bail in Greenville County South Carolina?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted: Go to the Greenville County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Greenville County or contact the Clerk of Court.
Will I get all my bond money back in South Carolina?
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 Greenville 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 South Carolina?
The Greenville County Detention Center 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.
In South Carolina, Victim Services must schedule all bond hearings, guilty pleas, and other proceedings for defendants at the County Detention Center when there is a victim of a crime involved in the case.
South Carolina law requires that all victims must be notified of all scheduled hearings for a defendant and be given the opportunity to attend those hearings.