Bill > HB222

This bill amends Georgia law to require more comprehensive contact information on criminal bonds and recognizances. Specifically, the bill mandates that every bond or recognizance document must now include four pieces of contact information for both the principal (the person charged with a crime) and each surety (the person or entity guaranteeing the bond): full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. These details must be entered in a legible format on the bond or recognizance document. The purpose appears to be improving communication and tracking in criminal proceedings by ensuring that all parties involved in a bond can be easily contacted. This change applies to bonds used to secure a person's appearance in criminal proceedings, which are legal documents that promise the defendant will show up for court dates and comply with certain conditions. By requiring more contact information, the bill aims to make the legal process more transparent and facilitate communication between the court, the defendant, and the surety.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69775