Powell v. State

MlKELL, Chief Judge.

Brenda C. Powell appeals the trial court’s final judgment of forfeiture on a criminal appearance bond posted on behalf of Kenneth Dustin Grant. Because the trial court correctly concluded that Powell had not been relieved of liability as a surety on the bond, we affirm.

“A bond forfeiture occurs at the end of the court day upon the failure of appearance of a principal of any bond or recognizance given for the appearance of that person.” Under OCGA § 17-6-71 (a), the trial court “shall, at the end of the court day, upon the failure of the principal to appear, forfeit the…