The Municipal Court of Atlanta announced an updated bond procedure to ensure its continued commitment to public safety, fairness and justice. The court routinely reviews and revises, as necessary, its bond related procedures to protect public safety and enforce the laws of its jurisdiction.
Over the past year, the court established a committee to review its bond procedures and schedule. On Jan. 22 the Municipal Court of Atlanta Bench voted on and passed an updated Bond Standard Operating Procedure.
The court has revised the bond schedule to provide signature bonds through pre-trial release to defendants arrested on new non-violent state traffic and/or city ordinance offenses that do not pose a significant public safety threat. However, in the interest of public safety, defendants charged with new offenses posing a significant risk to the public and/or themselves will continue to have their bond determined by a judge within 48 hours pursuant to Georgia Law.
“The court believes this updated bond procedure will continue to uphold a system that prioritizes public safety and justice,” said Chief Judge Calvin S. Graves.
The court stands behind upholding a system that prioritizes public safety and justice. The court will monitor the updated procedure over the next six months to ensure effective implementation. Following the initial six month review, the court will continue to monitor this procedure on an annual basis.
“Our momentum in revising the bond procedure continues to grow,” said Judge Terrinee L. Gundy, Chair of the Bond Procedure Review Committee.
Information: court.atlantaga.gov
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