Fulton County Bail Bonds

1. Collect Bail Details: Contact Fulton County Jail or utilize the Fulton County Jail online inmate search tool to learn about the required bail amount and if the individual is eligible for bail.
2. Contact Free At Last: Reach out to us at Free At Last immediately and provide any information you have including the name of your friend or loved one, where they are being detained, and the nature of the crime. Our team will help you handle any necessary paperwork.
3. Submit Payment: Provide payment to Free At Last via cash, check, credit, or debit for a small fraction of the total bail amount set by the court (usually 10 – 30%). This allows us to secure the release of your friend or relative.
4. Your Loved One is “Free At Last”!  Once you’ve completed the above 3 steps, you can pick up your friend or loved one from jail. Remember, it’s crucial that the defendant appears in court as scheduled. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the cash bail or collateral.

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Bail refers to the amount of money set by the court that must be paid to secure the release of a detained individual awaiting trial. A bond, on the other hand, is an alternative to paying the full bail amount. A bondsman or bail bond agency can post a bond on behalf of the defendant. The person seeking the bond usually pays a percentage of the bail amount (typically around 10%) to the bail bond agency, which then guarantees the full bail amount to the court.

The cost to bail someone out of Fulton County Jail varies depending on the charges and the judge’s decision. Bail can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. For misdemeanors, the bail amount is typically lower, while felonies can have much higher bail amounts. Additionally, if a bail bond service is used, you would typically pay around 10% of the bail amount as a fee to the bail bond agent.

You can find out if someone has already posted bail by contacting the Fulton County Jail directly or using their online inmate search.

Fulton County Jail
901 Rice St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
404-613-2024

Release time can vary a lot based on staffing, intake volume, and whether the person has any holds. In many cases, it can take a few hours after bail is posted, but it can take longer during nights, weekends, or busy periods. If there is an immigration hold, probation/parole hold, or another jurisdiction’s warrant, release may be delayed even after bail is paid.

Yes. Some charges may be ineligible for bond right away, or a judge may require a bond hearing before setting bail. In certain serious cases, bail can be denied or set with strict conditions. If bail is not available immediately, Free At Last can explain the next steps, including what to expect at the first appearance or bond hearing.

To get started quickly, have as much of the following as you can:

• Full legal name and date of birth of the person in custody
• Where they are being held (Fulton County Jail vs another facility)
• Charges, if known
• Booking number, if available
• Your relationship to the defendant and a callback number

Even if you do not have all of this, you can still call and the team can help you track down what is needed.

Read more: How to Bail Someone Out