GA 17-6-15 - GA 17-6-15

JUDICIAL DECISIONS Factors considered in setting bail. - Many factors are to be considered in fixing bail, some of which are the ability of the defendant to give bail, the seriousness of the offense, penalty, character and reputation of the accused, health, probability of the defendant appearing to serve sentence, forfeiture of other bonds, and whether a fugitive. Goodine v. Griffin, 309 F. Supp. 590 (S.D. Ga. 1970). Principal factor is probability that accused will appear. - In setting the amount of bail, the principal factor considered, to the determination of which most other factors are directed, is the probability of the appearance of the accused, or of the accused's flight to avoid punishment. Goodine v. Griffin, 309 F. Supp. 590 (S.D. Ga. 1970). Authority to accept sureties in felon...