Parker v. Leeuwenburg

HUNSTEIN, Justice.

This case presents a facial challenge to OCGA § 17-6-90, Georgia’s good behavior bond statute, which permits “[a] ny judicial officer authorized to hold a court of inquiry” to conduct a hearing and, where sufficient cause is shown, require a party to secure a good behavior bond “to ensure the safety of persons or property in the county or the preservation of the peace of the county.” OCGA § 17-6-90 (a). As addressed below, however, we do not reach the constitutional question posed in this case because the complaining party lacks standing to pursue such a challenge.…