Farmer v. State

Cooper, Judge.

Appellant seeks to appeal the order of the trial court refusing to set aside a rule absolute giving judgment on a bond forfeiture. Appellant was arrested on September 23, 1987, for violation of OCGA § 16-13-30.1 of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act and was released from custody after posting a cash bond in the amount of $7,000. When appellant failed to appear for arraignment, a notice of execution hearing was sent by mail to him at the address listed on his bond. The hearing was held on May 27, 1988, at which time appellant did not appear, and a judgment absolute was entered…