For inmates eligible for bail, cash bonds can be posted at the Atlanta City Detention Center 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The bond payer must bring one form of identification that includes their full name and signature (i.e. driver's license, employment, professional school, or membership ID card).
All forms of currency are accepted, except pennies. Only United States Post Office and Western Union money orders are acceptable. Cashier's Checks from a local bank can be accepted 4 hours after purchase. The Atlanta City Detention Center does not accept personal checks, debit cards, or credit cards.
To verify bail amounts and charges, visit the Detention Center or contact the Department of Corrections at 404-865-8000.
For inmates housed outside the Atlanta City Detention Center, please contact the appropriate jurisdiction. Additional jurisdictional resources:
Georgia Department of Corrections 404-656-4661
Fulton County Sherriff's Office 404-612-5100
DeKalb County Sherriff's Office 404-298-8190 or 8515
City of Atlanta Corrections Bonding
Fulton County Sheriff's Office
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office