Washburn v. Foster

There is no authority of law for a sheriff or arresting officer to accept a cash bond or a deposit of money in lieu of bail from one charged with a criminal offense against the laws of this State; and, when an arresting officer requires or accepts a cash bond or a deposit of money in lieu of bail, the money remains the property of the person depositing it with such officer, and the officer holds it in trust for the depositor. Holt v. State, 11 Ga. App. 34 (74 S. E. 560). Since a sheriff has no authority under the laws of this State to require or accept a cash bond or a deposit of money in…