Donald Trump says he will surrender to Fulton county authorities on Thursday

In response to Trump's decision, the Fulton County sheriff's office outlined plans for a "hard lockdown" of the vicinity surrounding the main county jail during his surrender. The charges against Trump encompass a range of offenses, including criminal conspiracy, filing false documents, and a violation of the Georgia Rico Act, which is often employed against organized crime. The bond amounts for these 13 charges differ, starting from $10,000 and going up to $80,000.

The terms of the bond include a prohibition against intimidating co-defendants or witnesses in the case, either directly or indirectly, which extends to communication on social media. Meanwhile, authorities in Georgia are investigating threats directed at grand jurors.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has set a deadline for Trump and his co-defendants to turn themselves in by Friday at noon. She aims to conduct arraignments during the week of September 5th and plans to bring the case to trial in March of the following year.

The booking process for the defendants usually involves setting a bond amount before arraignment. After being photographed, fingerprinted, and providing personal information during the booking process, Trump will be released from custody since his bond has already been established.

Despite these legal challenges, Trump remains a prominent figure in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, with a significant lead over other contenders in both national polling averages and key states. Some observers remain skeptical of Trump adhering to the conditions of his bond, especially given his history of using social media to engage with adversaries.

The charges against Trump span a wide array of issues, including election subversion, retaining classified information post-presidency, and hush-money payments during the 2016 election. While facing such legal troubles, Trump is also using the situation to fundraise for his prospective return to the White House, viewed by many as a means of avoiding potential legal consequences.