Bail Bonds in Belmont County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Belmont County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Belmont County
A person arrested in Belmont County is booked into the Belmont County Jail, operated by the Belmont County Sheriff's Office at 68137 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 (740-695-5124). After booking, the accused is brought before a judge or magistrate for an initial appearance and arraignment, where charges are read, a plea is entered, and bond is set. Misdemeanor cases are handled by one of the three Belmont County Court divisions (Northern in Martins Ferry, Eastern in Bellaire, Western in Barnesville). Felony cases follow a preliminary hearing and grand jury process; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the Belmont County Court of Common Pleas at the Belmont County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, St. Clairsville. The Court of Common Pleas handles criminal cases where imprisonment may exceed six months. Bond may be set as a personal recognizance (own recognizance) bond, a cash or surety bond, or a percentage (10%) bond at the court's discretion. Anyone posting bail at the jail pays a one-time $3.00 non-refundable fee plus a state-mandated $25.00 bond fee. Confirm current bond amount and accepted payment with the jail at 740-695-5124.
Jails & detention facilities in Belmont County
Courts in Belmont County
Frequently asked questions
Which Belmont County court sets bond?
Bond is initially set at arraignment. For misdemeanors and initial appearances, this occurs in one of the three Belmont County Court divisions: Northern Division (401 Walnut Street, Martins Ferry), Eastern Division (400 West 26th Street, Suite 100, Bellaire), or Western Division (132 N. Arch Street, Barnesville). Felony cases are handled by the Belmont County Court of Common Pleas at the Belmont County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Where is someone arrested in Belmont County held?
Arrestees are held at the Belmont County Jail, operated by the Belmont County Sheriff's Office, at 68137 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950. For inmate information, bonds, or visitation, call 740-695-5124. The Sheriff's Office maintains a public inmate roster online showing names, booking dates, charges and bond amounts.