Rule 27.4. Security Bail Other Than 10% Bail

In lieu of the bail deposit provided for above, any person for whom bail has been set may execute the bail bond with or without sureties which bond may be secured by:

(1) Cash–by a deposit with the sheriff of an amount equal to the required cash bail; or

(2) Property–by real estate located within the State of Georgia with unencumbered equity, not exempted, owned by the accused or surety, valued at double the amount of bail set in the bond; or

(3) Professional–by a professional bail bondsman authorized by the sheriff and in compliance with the rules and regulations for execution of a surety bail bond.