Cherokee Bail Bonds

The Key To Set You Free

By Rajayne Cordery

To err is human; to forgive divine. Alexander Pope

Mistakes are made. It is the absolute nature of the human condition on many levels. Whether you are locked out or locked up, Cherokee Bail Bonds holds the key to open the door. Staffed by knowledgeable and dedicated professionals, Cherokee Bail Bonds has the expertise and reliability needed when securing a bond issue. A full-service bail bond company serving Canton, Woodstock, Ball Ground, Holly Springs and Waleska, Cherokee Bail Bonds is here to help in all of Cherokee County.

In addition to Cherokee County, Cindy and Scott Echols are also approved by the City of Atlanta, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett and Rabun Counties and normally can facilitate bonds anywhere within the state of Georgia.

Cherokee Bail Bonds is deeply committed to the service of its clients, ensuring respect and confidentiality. Trust is an essential element in bonding relationships, and Cherokee Bail Bonds assures that faith is never violated. Licensed bail bond agents are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, ready to serve in all capacities.

A bail bond is determined by the court after a defendant is booked, and a judge sets the dollar amount required for release until an arraignment hearing is scheduled. The bonding company provides the financial assistance to guarantee full payment of the bond should the defendant not make a court appearance until final disposition is reached. A cosigner or indemnitor is required, signing a contract with the bail bonds company, who agrees to honor payment of the bond amount should the defendant fail to attend a court appearance. The agents at Cherokee Bail Bonds supervise the process, preparing and issuing the necessary paperwork and negotiations from initial defendant release to the fulfillment of all court requirements.

Cindy explains their business services:

• Bail agents and law enforcement depend on one another for holding defendants accountable, and both play a critical role in the criminal justice system.
• A bail agents goal is to help people help themselves.
• If a client violates the terms of a bail bond contract, a bail agent does what is necessary to find the individual and return them to custody, which can be an easy or difficult task.
• Bail agents do what they can to help their clients do the right thing, reminding them of court dates, weekly check-ins and stressing the importance of showing up for court.

Owners Cindy and Scott Echols have collectively been in the bonds business for over 29 years, establishing a professional reputation worthy of much respect. Any negative perception of the bonding business is far removed from the real positive experience of working with Cherokee Bail Bonds. Forget the mind-set. Cindy feels a compassion for clients, remarking on the perception, If anyone has had doings with the law, are they bad people? Thats not necessarily the case.  They just may have made a poor choice, Scott adds; Crime doesnt discriminate. A lot of good people find themselves in uncomfortable situations.

With a background in insurance and the fostering of children, Cindy is a resident of Cherokee County since being born at the old R.T. Jones Hospital in Canton, and shes also a graduate of Cherokee High School. She founded North Georgia Angel House in Canton with her parents, where she was introduced to the juvenile justice system through interventions. She holds an A.A. in Criminal Justice and a B.S. in Human Services Management. Cindy was elected and currently holds the position of region 1 director for the Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen. She explains, It is a passion for helping others.

Scott Echols, her husband, is the immediate past president of the Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen for a maximum of two consecutive terms. We are at the Capitol, working on legislation, Scott explains. They have worked to secure the approval of education dollar increases for bondsmen through a dedicated commitment to their professional cause. Theres something to learn every day. It is our business to be aware, says Scott.

The bond agents at Cherokee Bail Bonds are highly qualified and approved by the Cherokee County Sheriffs Department, having undergone extensive background checks and having been accredited for moral turpitude. They undergo continuing education in their field on a yearly basis, following the dictates of state law. We could not have asked for a better team, Cindy smiles.  We call ourselves Team Echols. Our agents are your friends. They are going to take the time, be patient and explain the process.  Scott offers, Our agents will explain what you need to know, so youre not in the dark. You are only as good as your team.

Why do they do it? Cindy quickly quips, You may be the only person when they get out that door who can say something to them that can make a change in their lives. Cherokee Bail Bonds is a member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and frequently sponsors events for local charities. They are a supporter of Northstar Educational and Therapeutic Services, a supporter of Food for the Poor, a member of the Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen, a member of the National Professional Bail Agents of the United States, and a supporter for the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation. I am doing business in my hometown, says Cindy, thankfully.

Tyler Perry said, The key to life when it gets tough is to keep moving. Just keep moving.  Cherokee Bail Bonds holds that key to unlock the door for you to walk through.

Cherokee Bail Bonds
Cherokee County Location: 2920 Marietta Highway, Unit 106, Canton
Call: 770-224-9150
Fax: 770-224-9149
BailBondsCherokee.com