Bail Bonds in Adams County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Adams County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Adams County
A person arrested in Adams County, Ohio is booked into the Adams County Jail, operated by the Adams County Sheriff's Office at 110 West Main Street, West Union, OH 45693 (jail/booking line 937-544-6310; main office 937-544-2314). After booking, the defendant is brought before a judge for arraignment, where the court sets bond. Misdemeanor and traffic cases are handled by the Adams County Court (the county's lower trial court), while felony matters generally begin there for initial appearance and bond before being bound over to the Adams County Court of Common Pleas. The judge may set bond as a personal recognizance (own-recognizance) release, an unsecured or secured cash/surety bond, or a 10% deposit bond, and may impose conditions. Once a bond amount and type are set, bond can be satisfied by posting cash, a property bond, or through a licensed surety (bail bond) agent. Bond amounts and conditions reflect the charge severity, flight risk, and public-safety considerations. Felony defendants proceed through a preliminary hearing or grand jury before the case moves to Common Pleas for further proceedings.
Jails & detention facilities in Adams County
Courts in Adams County
Frequently asked questions
Which Adams County (Ohio) court sets bond?
Bond is initially set at arraignment by the Adams County Court, the county's lower trial court that handles misdemeanors, traffic, and initial felony appearances, located at the courthouse at 110 West Main Street, West Union, OH 45693 (937-544-2011). Felony cases are then bound over to the Adams County Court of Common Pleas (110 West Main Street, West Union, OH 45693; Clerk of Courts 937-544-2344), which handles felony criminal matters and can revisit bond.
Where is someone arrested in Adams County, Ohio held?
They are held at the Adams County Jail, run by the Adams County Sheriff's Office at 110 West Main Street, West Union, OH 45693. The jail/booking line is 937-544-6310 and the Sheriff's Office main line is 937-544-2314. An inmate roster is published online by the Sheriff's Office at adamscountyso.com; you can also confirm custody by calling the jail directly.