A.A. Professional Bail v. Perdue

BARNES, Presiding Judge.

A.A. Professional Bail (A.A.) appeals the trial court’s order granting the State’s motion for bond forfeiture in this case. Because the surety was not served notice of the execution hearing within ten days of the principal’s failure to appear, as required by the 2009 amendments to OCGA § 17-6-71, we reverse.

In April 2009, A.A. posted an $11,200 bail bond guaranteeing the principal’s appearance in court. The principal failed to appear for arraignment on July 14, 2009, so the trial court issued a bench warrant, which was filed on August 4, 2009. Also on August 4, 2009,…