Georgia § 40-13-55 - Cash bonds permitted.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-13-55 — Cash bonds permitted., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-13-55. Cash bonds permitted.
Any person cited for any traffic offense under the jurisdiction of the traffic violations bureau of the court shall be permitted to give a cash bond for his appearance under the terms and conditions as set forth upon the citation and complaint given to him at the time he is cited by the arresting officer for a traffic violation. (Ga. L. 1966, p. 381, § 10.) Cross references. - Acceptance of cash bonds for traffic violations generally, § 17-6-5 . Display of driver's license in lieu of incarceration, formal recognizance, or bail by persons arrested for traffic violations, § 17-6-11 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 40-13-55
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-13-55 cover?
Section 40-13-55 ("Cash bonds permitted.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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