Sec. 34-50Discretion of officer on duty as to certain bonds
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Residents may be unsure who sets bond and on what basis. See the fix
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter lays out how Ashburn's municipal court runs: when it meets, how tickets and summonses get served, what happens if you miss court, and how bonds work. It also sets up the court-appointed defense lawyer and city prosecutor positions, and the extra charges added on top of fines. If you ever get a city citation, this is the chapter that explains the process.
The officer on duty and in charge of the police station when any arrest is made may take bond with or without security, and, in his discretion, payable to the city, in any sum not exceeding $1,000.00 for the appearance of any person accused or suspected of being guilty of the violation of any of the city to stand to and abide his trial, and also of witnesses to testify in any case pending or about to be commenced.
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH34CO_ARTIIAPBO_S34-50DIOFDUCEBO
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH34CO_ARTIIAPBO_S34-50DIOFDUCEBO
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