Section 17-6-16 – Entry of memorandum on warrant after waiver of commitment hearing and tender of bail

May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia

If the accused person waives a commitment hearing and tenders bail, a memorandum of these facts shall be entered on the warrant by the person authorized to accept bail; and this waiver may be done by the person charged before arrest and, when done, shall operate as a supersedeas.

OCGA ยง 17-6-16