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Despite falling well below the national average for arrest rates, Atlanta-area jails continue to see an uptick in daily inmate population. Daily numbers threatened to top the 700 mark based on estimates released late last year, the highest on record so far this decade. In response to the surging figures, Cindy Echols of Best Bonding Fulton County (www.bestbondingfulton.com) has launched efforts to reach out to local residents."County officials are implementing a number of programs designed to help reduce the number of inmates in our area," said Echols, "and they're partially responsible for our low jail population in comparison to the rest of the country. Still, for a certain portion of those being arrested, the system continues to fall short. We're here to bridge the gap left by the local courts, and we want people to understand exactly how we can help by providing Bail Bonds in Atlanta."
Sources indicate defendants have four primary options for being released from jail following an arrest. Among those is recognizance bonds, an alternative typically offered to those the court finds financially incapable of posting bail. In most cases, this option is reserved for non-violent and non-repeat offenders as well as those with certain conditions requiring ongoing medical attention.
Defendants likewise have the option of posting cash or property valued at or above the amount of bail set by the court. Though both options are offered to virtually everyone processed through the system, few are capable of meeting the parameters of either. Bail bondsmen have emerged as the only suitable solution for the majority of defendants in the Atlanta area as well as across the country. More information on Bail Bonds in Fulton County can be found on the company website.
Concluded Echols, "Courts set bail amounts at hearings as an assurance defendants will appear for future court dates. Cash and property are offered as guarantees those defendants will uphold their responsibilities. Unfortunately, thousands of people end up remaining in jail far longer than necessary because they don't own property or have enough cash readily available to back up their word. We cover full bond amounts for our clients for a ten percent fee up front in exchange for their release. It's an arrangement benefiting our clients, their families and the community as a whole."
About Best Bonding Fulton County:
With 15 years of experience and long-standing working relationships with the local court system, Best Bonding of Fulton County offers residents of Atlanta and the surrounding areas assistance with their bail-related needs.
Contact Info:
Name: Cindy Echols
Email: Send Email
Organization: Best Bonding Fulton County
Address: Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 920-0282
Website: http://bestbondingfulton.com
Release ID: 161631
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