Bail Bonds in Jefferson County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Jefferson County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Jefferson County
After an arrest in Jefferson County, the person is booked into the Jefferson County Jail, operated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at the Justice Center, 16001 State Route 7, Steubenville, OH 43952 (jail line 740-284-3350). They are then arraigned, where a judge sets bond. Most criminal cases originating in or near Steubenville begin in Steubenville Municipal Court, a court of limited jurisdiction that handles misdemeanor arraignments and conducts preliminary hearings on felony matters. Bond types used in Ohio include personal recognizance (OR), cash bond, 10% deposit bond, surety bond (through a licensed bail bond agent), and property bond. For misdemeanors, the municipal court generally retains the case through resolution. For felonies, the municipal court holds a preliminary hearing or the case is presented to a Jefferson County grand jury; if probable cause is found or an indictment is returned, the case is bound over to the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), where a judge may set or modify bond and the felony case proceeds. Bond is posted at the jail or court per their instructions; confirm current methods and hours by phone.
Jails & detention facilities in Jefferson County
Courts in Jefferson County
Frequently asked questions
Which Jefferson County court sets bond?
For cases arising in the Steubenville area, bond is typically set at arraignment in Steubenville Municipal Court, 115 South Third Street, Steubenville, OH 43952 (740-283-6000), which handles misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings. Once a felony is bound over, the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas, 301 Market Street, Steubenville, OH 43952 (740-283-8545), may set or modify bond. A judge sets the bond amount and type.
Where is someone arrested in Jefferson County held?
They are held at the Jefferson County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the Justice Center, 16001 State Route 7, Steubenville, OH 43952. The booking/jail line is 740-284-3350. Inmates can be located using the VINELink service, linked from the Sheriff's official site.