Bail Bonds in Licking County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Licking County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Licking County
A person arrested in Licking County is booked into the Licking County Justice Center (155 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055; 740-670-5501), the county jail operated by the Licking County Sheriff's Office. After booking, the accused appears at arraignment, where a judge sets bond and conditions of release. Misdemeanor cases (including OVI/DUI) are handled from start to finish by the Licking County Municipal Court (40 West Main Street, Newark). Felony cases begin with an initial appearance/arraignment in Municipal Court for the purpose of setting bond and scheduling a preliminary hearing; if the case proceeds by preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, it is bound over to the Licking County Court of Common Pleas (1 Courthouse Square, Newark), which has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases. Common bond forms in Ohio include release on own recognizance (OR/personal bond), cash bond, surety bond posted through a licensed bail bond agent, and 10% deposit bonds, depending on the court's order. The court may also impose non-monetary conditions such as no-contact orders, GPS monitoring, or abstaining from drugs and alcohol. Always confirm the exact bond amount and accepted payment methods with the Justice Center before posting.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Licking County court sets bond?
For misdemeanor offenses, bond is set by the Licking County Municipal Court (40 West Main Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, OH 43055), which hears those cases from arraignment through conclusion. For felonies, an initial bond is typically set at the first appearance in Municipal Court, and the case is then bound over to the Licking County Court of Common Pleas (1 Courthouse Square, Newark, OH 43055), which has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases.
Where is someone arrested in Licking County held?
Individuals arrested in Licking County are held at the Licking County Justice Center, 155 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055, operated by the Licking County Sheriff's Office. The jail can be reached 24 hours a day at 740-670-5501. Verify whether someone is in custody, their charges, and bond amount using the Sheriff's official active inmate listing at apps.lickingcounty.gov/sheriff/InmateList.