DeKalb County Bail Bonds

• Collect Bail Details: Contact DeKalb County Jail or utilize the DeKalb County Jail online inmate search tool to learn about the required bail amount and if the individual is eligible for bail.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb County Jail directly or using their online inmate search.

DeKalb County Jail 

4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032

404-298-8145 — Jail General Information Hotline— Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Release time can vary based on the jail’s booking volume, staffing, and when the bond is processed. In some cases, release happens within a few hours, while in others it may take longer. Free At Last can help you start the bond process quickly and keep you updated as the release moves forward.

It helps to have the person’s full name, date of birth, and, if possible, their booking number or case details. You should also be ready to share where they are being held and the charges involved if you know them. Even if you do not have every detail, Free At Last can help you figure out what is needed to get started.

Read more: How to Bail Someone Out 

Yes, bail bond help may still be available outside regular business hours. Arrests and jail bookings do not only happen during the day, so many families look for help at night, on weekends, or on holidays. Free At Last is available 24/7 to help you review the situation and move the process forward as soon as possible.