Weapons Charge Bail Bonds in Cherokee County
Firearm charges in Georgia are bail restricted, and some are bailable only before a Superior Court judge. Know which one you are facing.
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Firearm and weapons charges in Cherokee County
Georgia’s weapons statutes cut across everything else. Possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of certain crimes, and possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, are both on the bail restricted list under O.C.G.A. § 17-6-12 — which means no unsecured judicial release, full stop.
A weapons count also rarely travels alone. It is usually attached to a drug charge, an assault charge or a traffic stop, and each bonded charge carries its own bond and its own statutory minimum premium.
One local note: Cherokee County Probate Court at 90 North Street, Suite 340 handles weapons carry licences, new and renewal, on a walk-in basis. That is a different building function entirely from the criminal side — but it is where a lot of people end up after the case resolves.
Fast facts
- Firearm possession by a convicted felon: bail restricted
- Possession during commission of a crime: bail restricted
- Felony weapons counts go to Superior Court, 678-493-6508
- Weapons charges usually stack with another charge
- Probate Court, Suite 340, handles weapons carry licences: 678-493-6160
- Premium 15%, $50 minimum per bonded charge
This page is general information about Georgia law and Cherokee County practice. It is not legal advice, and it is no substitute for a lawyer. Charges, bond conditions and court dates vary case by case.
What Georgia law says
Bail restricted firearm offenses
O.C.G.A. § 17-6-12 lists possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of certain crimes and possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers as bail restricted offenses.
Gang and weapons together
Criminal street gang offenses under Chapter 15 of Title 16 are bailable only before a Superior Court judge, and O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1(f)(4) requires the court to set increased bail and impose a no-contact condition regarding gang members and associates.
Bond conditions on weapons cases
Expect surrender of firearms, travel restrictions and possibly electronic monitoring under O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1.1 as conditions of pretrial release.
Cherokee County, Georgia — weapons charge bail bonds.
What happens after the arrest
Booking at the ADC
Everyone arrested in Cherokee County is booked at 498 Chattin Drive in Canton. Nothing can be posted until booking is complete.
First appearance
A Magistrate judge sets bail. Georgia law requires this within 48 hours of a warrantless arrest, 72 hours on a warrant. Cherokee Magistrate Court sits 24/7/365.
Bond is written
A co-signer signs with photo ID, in person in Canton or remotely by email or fax. We pay the 15% premium terms and post the full bond.
Release and court dates
The jail processes the release. From that point, every court date matters — missing one forfeits the bond and triggers a bench warrant.
Weapons Charge Bail Bonds: questions we get every week
It may matter enormously to the defense of the case, and not at all to whether a bond has to be posted. Bring the licence to the lawyer, not to the jail.
The judge sets it. Our premium is 15% of that amount, minimum $50 per bonded charge. With stacked charges the total climbs quickly, which is when a property bond becomes worth considering.
Often yes, but it is a bail restricted offense so it must be secured, and prior history heavily influences the amount. Call us and we will look at the specific charge.
It is held as evidence. Recovery of seized property after a case is a legal question for an attorney and the court, not something the bonding company controls.
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