Ga. Unif. Super. Ct. R. 27.3

(A) After reviewing available reports provided pursuant to Rule 27.2(B), upon determination of

eligibility, a judicial officer having bail jurisdiction may order an accused person released

conditionally and/or released under supervision in lieu of requiring the accused to post a money

bond or equivalent security; alternatively the judicial officer may require the accused, prior to

release, to deposit with the sheriff a sum of money or equivalent security equal to 10% of the

principal amount of the bond which otherwise would be required, referred to hereinafter as "10%

bail."

(B) No person may receive compensation for acting as surety in respect of posting 10% bail

under Rule 27.

(C) Of the amount deposited as 10% bail under Rule 27, $10.00 or 10%, whichever is greater,

will be transferred immediately to the general fund of the county to defray administrative costs;

the amount remaining will be held by the sheriff in an escrow account pending final disposition

as provided in Rule 27.2(D) and (E).