Kim Zolciak's 15-year-old son, Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr., has filed a legal petition to be released on bond while awaiting court proceedings following his arrest for sexual assault. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, KJ's attorneys requested the teenager's release on Wednesday, September 2.

In their motion, KJ's lawyers argued that their client is not a flight risk and cited his academic and athlete record as evidence of his good character. The lawyers noted that KJ has strong ties to the local community, including his parents and his siblings. His parents live separately, and he maintains a home and relationship with each, according to the court documents.

"This is not the kind of information that should be for public dissemination," said KJ's attorney, Jason Sheffield, in a statement shared with Us last month. "These are juveniles." Sheffield emphasized that KJ is "100 percent innocent" and tried to present evidence to the arresting officer, including a passed polygraph test by a notable and respected sex offender polygrapher.

The officer's report also noted that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) found no male DNA on or inside the areas the alleged victim claimed she was assaulted. Sheffield stated that if the officer had sat down with him, he feels certain she would have never made an arrest.

KJ faces two felony charges, each carrying mandatory minimum sentences of 25 years. If found guilty on both counts, KJ could possibly be sentenced to 50 years of incarceration. Per his lawyer, KJ's familial ties allegedly "bind him to his home, his school, his family and this community" that seemingly prove he wouldn't leave before trial.

"They provide structure, supervision, accountability, and compelling reasons for him to remain here and comply with every condition imposed by this court," the docs state, further alleging that KJ found out about the accusations in April and subsequently submitted to a polygraph test without fleeing the state.

"He did not violate the laws of any municipality, county or this stage," the documents continue. "He continued attending summer school activities and living at home with his family."

A source close to the situation told Us that Kim Zolciak is eagerly waiting for her son's release and is praying for God to bring an end to these serious allegations soon. The insider revealed that KJ spends most of his day doing school work and homework at Metro Regional Youth Detention Center, which is essentially a holding center.

As KJ awaits his court hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, his lawyers have requested the court to seal court records and proceedings due to the teen's juvenile age. This move aims to protect KJ from the potential consequences of having his case publicized.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).