Trump plans to turn himself in Thursday at Fulton County jail

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to surrender himself for processing at Fulton County jail on Thursday. This decision comes after he agreed to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions on Monday. Trump confirmed this plan in a statement on Truth Social, verifying information previously reported by CNN from sources familiar with the situation.

Numerous co-defendants involved in the expansive Georgia racketeering case have also accepted the terms of their bond agreements with the district attorney’s office.

Trump’s legal team, including Jennifer Little, Drew Findling, and Marissa Goldberg, met with the district attorney’s office to discuss the bond agreement details before they were made public. These lawyers are based in the state. Other legal representatives have also been involved in shaping the bond approach and addressing Trump’s forthcoming arrest, with Todd Blanche taking the lead as Trump’s main defense attorney across his multiple criminal indictments.

The conditions outlined in Trump’s bond order are more comprehensive compared to those in previous bond agreements approved on Monday in the same case.

Unlike some co-defendants, Trump is explicitly prohibited from using social media to target his 18 fellow co-defendants, witnesses, and the 30 unindicted co-conspirators. The order, signed by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, stipulates that Trump must not engage in any acts of intimidation or obstruction of justice, which includes posts or reposts on social media.

This case related to Fulton County’s election subversion marks the first time that Trump’s release conditions have involved a cash bond and restrictions on intimidation via social media.

This year, the former president has faced four criminal cases. Previous conditions for his release after arrest have been relatively standard. In this Georgia case, Trump will be released on personal recognizance. However, there were limitations imposed on his communication with witnesses in the Florida Mar-a-Lago documents case. He was also released on minimal conditions in the election subversion case in Washington, DC, and the New York hush money case.

In addition to Trump’s bond order, several co-defendants had their bond orders approved on Monday. Conservative attorney John Eastman reached a $100,000 bond agreement, and Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, secured a $10,000 bond agreement. Other defendants, Kenneth Chesebro and Ray Smith, received bond amounts of $100,000 and $50,000, respectively.

All 19 defendants, including Trump, are expected to turn themselves in this week ahead of a Friday deadline, following the extensive indictment related to Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Eastman is planning to surrender to Fulton County authorities on Wednesday, as confirmed in a filing on Monday. He is facing disciplinary proceedings in the State Bar of California, which could impact his law license. His court appearances have been rescheduled due to his anticipated surrender.

Typically, arrestees in Fulton County are booked into jail and appear before a magistrate judge within 72 hours. However, due to the defendants’ indictment and negotiations for release terms and bond, they may not have an initial court appearance.

Law enforcement presence around the Fulton County court complex remains heightened. Law enforcement officers from various agencies are maintaining security, with barricades around the courthouse expected to remain until Saturday. The deadline for defendants to surrender is Friday at 12 p.m. ET.