Georgia Code § 17-6-17 - Bond or Recognizance to Be Conditioned on Appearance of Person Accused of Crime At Arraignment; Proceedings Upon Failure of Accused to Appear

In addition to all other requirements prescribed for appearance bonds or recognizances, the appearance bond or recognizance given by a person accused of the commission of a crime shall be conditioned upon the person presenting himself before the court at the time fixed for his arraignment. Upon failure of a person charged with a penal offense to appear before the court at the time fixed for his arraignment, the prosecuting attorney may proceed to forfeit the bond or recognizance.

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