Rule 18.1 Misdemeanor Cases.

When you are charged with a misdemeanor in municipal court, the judge will set a bail amount based on Georgia state law. Two specific laws, OCGA 17-6-1 and 17-6-2, guide how that bail is calculated.

The city's own local rules can also affect how bail is set. This means the amount required to get out of jail can vary depending on which city's municipal court is handling your case.