Bail Bonds in Lorain County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Lorain County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Lorain County
After an arrest in Lorain County, the person is booked into the Lorain County Correctional Facility at 9896 Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria (Sheriff’s Office, 440-329-3770 / 440-329-3709, 24/7). Following booking and fingerprinting, the defendant has an initial appearance before a judge (generally within 24–48 hours) where the judge sets release conditions, bond type, and amount. Misdemeanor and traffic matters go to the appropriate municipal court (Elyria Municipal Court for offenses in its territory); felonies have a preliminary hearing in municipal court and, on a probable-cause finding, are bound over to the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas (225 Court St, Elyria). A county-wide municipal-court bond schedule (effective 09/29/2021) provides guidelines. Bond types include recognizance, cash, 10%, surety, and property.
Jails & detention facilities in Lorain County
Courts in Lorain County
Cities we serve in Lorain County
Frequently asked questions
Which Lorain County court sets bond?
The Elyria Municipal Court (601 Broad St, Elyria) arraigns misdemeanors/traffic and holds felony preliminary hearings; felonies are bound over to the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas (225 Court St, Elyria) for indictment and felony arraignment.
Where is someone arrested in Lorain County held?
At the Lorain County Correctional Facility, 9896 Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria (440-329-3770), open 24/7. Inmate status and bond can be checked via the Sheriff’s online inmate search.