Bail Bonds in Logan County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Logan County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Logan County
A person arrested in Logan County is booked into the Logan County Jail (Logan County Sheriff's Office), 284 County Road 32 S, Bellefontaine, OH 43311; jail/booking phone 937-592-8111. After booking, the defendant is brought before a court for arraignment, where the judge sets bond. Misdemeanor offenses and initial appearances for most arrests are handled by the Bellefontaine Municipal Court (226 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine, 937-599-6127), which has countywide misdemeanor jurisdiction and conducts initial arraignments. Felony charges begin in Municipal Court for the initial appearance and bond setting, then, following a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, are bound over to the Logan County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (101 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, 937-599-7260), which handles all felony criminal cases. Bond may take several forms permitted under Ohio law, including release on own recognizance (personal/signature bond), unsecured appearance bond, 10% cash bond, full cash bond, or surety (bail bond) through a licensed bondsman. Conditions and amounts are set at the court's discretion based on the charge, flight risk, and public safety.
Jails & detention facilities in Logan County
Courts in Logan County
Frequently asked questions
Which Logan County court sets bond?
For misdemeanors and the initial appearance on most arrests, bond is set by the Bellefontaine Municipal Court at 226 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine, OH 43311 (937-599-6127). Felony cases also have their initial bond set in Municipal Court, then proceed to the Logan County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, at 101 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311 (937-599-7260) once bound over.
Where is someone arrested in Logan County held?
They are held at the Logan County Jail, operated by the Logan County Sheriff's Office, at 284 County Road 32 S, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. The booking/jail phone is 937-592-8111 and dispatch is 937-592-5731. The Sheriff's Office maintains a persons-in-custody roster online; call the jail at 937-592-8111 to confirm custody status and bond.