Bail Bonds in Brown County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Brown County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Brown County
After an arrest in Brown County, the person is booked into the Brown County Jail, 750 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121 (jail/booking line 937-378-4435), operated by the Brown County Sheriff's Office. Following booking, the defendant is brought before a court for arraignment, where the judge sets bond. Misdemeanor offenses and the initial appearance for felonies are handled by the Brown County Municipal Court (770 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown), which sets bond at that early stage. Felony cases are then bound over to the Brown County Court of Common Pleas (101 S. Main St., Georgetown) after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, where the Common Pleas judge addresses bond going forward. Ohio courts may set bond as a personal recognizance (own-recognizance) release, an unsecured or secured cash bond, or a surety bond posted through a licensed bail agent, with conditions of release attached. Bond amounts and conditions reflect the offense severity, flight risk, and public safety. Confirm current bond amounts and acceptable payment methods directly with the jail or the appropriate court clerk.
Jails & detention facilities in Brown County
Courts in Brown County
Frequently asked questions
Which Brown County court sets bond?
For misdemeanors and the initial appearance on felony charges, bond is set by the Brown County Municipal Court at 770 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121 (937-378-6358). Felony cases are bound over to the Brown County Court of Common Pleas at 101 S. Main St., Georgetown, OH 45121 (937-378-3100), where the Common Pleas judge addresses bond after indictment.
Where is someone arrested in Brown County held?
Arrestees are held at the Brown County Jail, 750 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121, operated by the Brown County Sheriff's Office; the booking/jail line is 937-378-4435. Check who is currently in custody using the Sheriff's online inmate roster at brown.miamivalleyjails.org, which updates regularly.