inmate Bonding services
O.C.G.A. §17-6-15 provides the Sheriff the authority to establish, publish, and regulate the guidelines and rules for bonding arrested individuals. A criminal bond is a financial guarantee that you will appear for all court appearances until your case concludes or is dismissed. You pay the bail amount, and if you do not show up for court, the court will keep the bail and issue a warrant for your arrest. The purpose of bail is to allow someone accused of a crime to stay out of jail while awaiting trial. To post bond, you must be 18 or older with a valid government issued picture ID. There is a non-refundable bond fee of $20 per each bond written. The bonding options for obtaining release of an individual incarcerated in Jail are as follows:
Scam Alert
At the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, we deeply value the community we serve. Your safety, security, and peace of mind are fundamental to our mission, and protecting our community is a top priority. We are committed to providing timely information and proactive guidance to help safeguard you from fraud and financial exploitation.
Important Reminder:
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office will never request bond payments through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or mobile payment applications. Official bond payments are handled only through authorized channels.
If you receive a call or message demanding immediate payment for a bond:
- Pause and verify before taking action.
- Do not provide payment or personal information.
- Contact the jail directly using the official phone number listed on our website.
- Report the incident to local law enforcement so we can investigate and help prevent others from being targeted.
Your vigilance strengthens our collective safety. By staying informed and reporting suspicious activity, you help us uphold our shared commitment to keeping Henry County a secure and trusted community for all.
Cash Bond
To post a cash bond, the full bond amount must be paid in cash, along with a $20 bond fee. The full bond amount will be refunded following the final disposition of the case. You may elect to apply the cash bond toward the defendant’s fines and fees; however, this option must be selected at the time the bond paperwork is completed.
If you prefer to use a debit or credit card, you may use our trusted partner, AYTICS, 24 hours a day:
- Website: https://aytics.com/bonding/en/henry
- Phone: 770-472-8977
Note: Online payments incur an additional 10% service fee.
Property Bond
The equity in property located in Henry County can be used to post a bond. There must be enough clear and unencumbered equity to cover two times the amount of the bond. Only fixed, permanent structures will be included in the value of the property (a mobile home is not considered valued property). To post a property bond, you must have the original Warranty or Security Deed, Quit Claim Deed (if applicable) and a current property tax statement. Providing a copy of your most recent mortgage statement will also assist in the bond process. Every individual listed on the deed(s) or tax statement must be present to sign the bond. In case of the death of a named person on the deed, a certified copy of the death certificate must be presented. If the person you are trying to bond out of jail (the principle) is listed as an owner on the property deed, that property is prohibited from being used as a property bond.
Transfer Property Bond (Out of County Bond)
A transfer bond is an option for individuals who own property in Georgia but outside of Henry County. To obtain a transfer bond, you must take the required documents to the Sheriff’s Office in the county where the property is located. The requestee will prepare the bond and place it in a sealed envelope. The bond should then be delivered to the Henry County Jail to complete the bond process. If the envelope is open or tampered with the bond will not be accepted.
Surety Bond (Professional Bonding Company)
Bond may be posted through the service of state licensed bonding companies. Bonding companies charge a fee between 12-15% to sign onto a bond. This fee is set by statute and is not refundable. Bonding companies must be approved by the Henry County Sheriff.
Approved Bonding Companies
Henry County Sheriff’s Office have approved the following bonding companies:
1st Action Bail Bonding Corporation
537 Industrial Boulevard
McDonough, Georgia 30253
Business Phone: (770) 898-3880
Jam Bonding Company, Inc.
114 Willow Lane
McDonough, Georgia 30253
Business Phone: (770) 477-7865
McDonough Bail Bonds, Inc.
1303 Highway 20 West
McDonough, Georgia 30253
Business Phone: (770) 914-2929
NOTE: The above Bonding Companies are NOT listed in order of preference. The HCSO expresses no preference or recommendation as to which of the approved Bonding Company services to select. They are merely listed in alphabetic order as they would be in the telephone book.