Pullin v. Dorsey

Benham, Chief Justice.

Arrested for the murder of his former wife, Pullin was incarcerated for more than 90 days without being indicted. After a hearing pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-50, he was granted bail in the amount of $100,000, which he posted. Eight days after Pullin’s release on bail, the trial court conducted a hearing at the request of the State to reconsider the granting of bail. It became clear at that hearing that a misapprehension had arisen at the first hearing regarding the state of Pullin’s employment. The State also informed the court prior to the end of the second bail hearing…