How long can a jail continue to detain a person after they have made bail?
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How long can a jail continue to detain a person after they have made bail?
No warrants or holds.
Asked on July 28, 2015 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
A person can only be held a couple of more hours... long enough to process the paperwork associated with the bail. If a jail continues to hold an inmate, that should otherwise be free, then they are subject to liability for a civil rights violation. The inmate can also file a writ of habeas corpus for the unlawful detention of their person. The basically commands the jail to quit messing around and release the inmate.
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