Bail Bonds in Delaware County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Delaware County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Delaware County
A person arrested in Delaware County is booked into the Delaware County Jail, operated by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 844 US Highway 42 N, Delaware, OH 43015 (jail inquiries: 740-833-2840). After booking, the defendant appears for an initial arraignment where a judge or magistrate reads the charges and sets bond. For misdemeanor and traffic offenses, arraignment and bond are typically handled by the Delaware Municipal Court (70 N. Union St., Delaware), which conducts arraignments at 10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday, often by video from the jail. Felony cases originate in Municipal Court for an initial appearance, then proceed through a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment; once indicted, the felony case is bound over to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, which sets or reviews bond for felony matters. Common bond types include personal recognizance (own recognizance/OR), unsecured appearance bond, cash bond, and surety (bail-bond agent) bond. Bond can be posted at the jail or at the Municipal Court building. Always confirm current amounts and procedures with the court or jail directly.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Delaware County court sets bond?
For misdemeanor and traffic offenses, bond is generally set at arraignment in the Delaware Municipal Court, 70 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015. For felony cases, bond is set or reviewed by the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, 117 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015, after the case is bound over. Initial felony appearances may still begin in Municipal Court.
Where is someone arrested in Delaware County held?
Individuals are held at the Delaware County Jail, operated by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, at 844 US Highway 42 N, Delaware, OH 43015. For booking or inmate inquiries call 740-833-2840. Search current inmates at the Sheriff's official inmate listing: sheriff.co.delaware.oh.us/jtlist.