Frequently Asked Questions

After someone is arrested in Atlanta or Fulton County, they are booked and a bail amount is set during a bond hearing. You call Alpha Bonding, we review the case, complete all required paperwork, and post the full bail amount with the court on the defendant's behalf. Most clients are released within 2–8 hours of first contact.

A cash bond requires paying the full bail amount to the jail directly in cash. A surety bond (what Alpha Bonding provides) only requires paying a regulated premium — 10–15% of the total bail. Surety bonds are far more financially accessible for most families facing an unexpected arrest.

A bail bond agent (also called a bail bondsman) is a licensed professional who posts bail on behalf of defendants. Alpha Bonding is a fully licensed bail bond agency in the State of Georgia, having served Metro Atlanta and Fulton County since 1992.

No. The bail bond premium (10–15% of the total bail in Georgia) is a non-refundable service fee paid to the bail bond agency for posting bail.

Georgia law regulates bail bond premiums at 10–15% of the total bond amount set by the court. For example, if the bond is set at $10,000, the premium paid to Alpha Bonding would be $1,000–$1,500. This premium is non-refundable and is the fee for our services. We never add hidden fees.

Yes. Alpha Bonding offers flexible payment plans to help families who cannot pay the full premium upfront. We understand the financial stress that comes with an unexpected arrest and we work with every client to find a workable payment arrangement. Call us to discuss your specific situation.

We accept cash, all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover), and PayPal. Payment plans are also available for qualifying clients. We make bail as financially accessible as possible.

No. Alpha Bonding charges only the legally regulated bail bond premium — nothing more. We are transparent about all costs from your very first call and we never surprise you with unexpected fees. What we quote is exactly what you pay.

Yes. We accept online payments through major credit cards (no American Express) and PayPal. Visit our payments page or call us at (404) 523-2352 for payment assistance. Making a secure bail payment is quick and easy.

Once all paperwork is completed and payment is arranged, most Alpha Bonding clients are released within 2–8 hours depending on the jail's own processing speed. We work as urgently as possible on our end — the remaining time depends on the jail's internal release process, which varies by facility.

You will need: (1) The full legal name of the person in custody, (2) The jail or detention facility where they are being held, (3) The charges they face, (4) The bail amount set by the court, and (5) Your contact information. Call us at (404) 523-2352 and we will walk you through everything.

Yes. Alpha Bonding is open and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including all holidays, weekends, and nights. Arrests do not wait for business hours, and neither do we.

When you call (404) 523-2352, our team immediately begins gathering the information we need: the defendant's name, the jail location, the charges, and the bail amount. We then explain exactly what happens next, what forms you need to sign, and what payment is required. The process is straightforward and we guide you every step of the way.

If a defendant fails to appear in court (FTA — Failure to Appear), the bond may be forfeited and a bench warrant issued for their arrest. Contact Alpha Bonding immediately if this happens. We will work urgently to help resolve the situation, coordinate a voluntary surrender, or seek a bond reinstatement to minimize legal and financial consequences. We will even walk you to the courthouse to help get your case reset.

A defendant released on bail bond must: (1) Appear at all required court dates, (2) Comply with any conditions of release set by the court, (3) Not leave the jurisdiction without permission, and (4) Maintain contact with their bail bond agency. Failure to comply can result in bond forfeiture and re-arrest. Also, if you're on a payment plan, you must make your monthly payment on time or else you could be re-arrested & surrendered to the courts. If you end up in another facility, please let Alpha Bonding know, so we can file it into the case. This will keep the defendant from getting a bench warrant.

Yes. A bail bond can be revoked if the defendant violates their conditions of release, commits a new crime, threatens witnesses, or becomes a flight risk. The bail bond agency or the court can initiate revocation. Alpha Bonding works closely with clients to ensure full compliance and avoid revocation.

Alpha Bonding serves all of Fulton County and Metro Atlanta, Georgia, including Atlanta, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, East Point, College Park, Fairburn, Chattahoochee Hills, South Fulton, Palmetto, and Roswell. For arrests outside our primary service area, call us — we will do our best to help or refer you to a trusted colleague.

We work with all Fulton County jails and courts including the Fulton County Jail (Rice Street), Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC), and all municipal holding facilities across Metro Atlanta. Our team's established relationships with these facilities help expedite the release process for every client.

Yes, Alpha Bonding primarily specializes in State and Superior Court bail bonds in Fulton County and Metro Atlanta, GA. For federal cases, the bail bond process is different and often requires a federal bond. Call us at (404) 523-2352 and we will assess your specific situation and advise accordingly.