Bail Bonds in Mercer County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Mercer County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Mercer County
After an arrest in Mercer County, the person is booked at the Mercer County Detention Facility (operated by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office) at 4835 State Route 29, Celina, OH 45822; the corrections desk is 419-586-5753. Booking includes identification, a health screening, fingerprints, and a booking photo. The accused is then brought before a court for arraignment, where a judge sets bond. Most misdemeanor and traffic matters, plus initial appearances for felonies, are handled by the Celina Municipal Court (202 N Main St, Celina). Felony cases are bound over to the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas (101 N Main St, Celina) after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment. Ohio courts may set bond as a personal recognizance (own-recognizance) release, an unsecured appearance bond, a cash bond, or a surety bond posted through a licensed bail bondsman; conditions of release may also be imposed. A person who does not post bond is held until they appear before a judge, who sets or reviews the bond amount.
Jails & detention facilities in Mercer County
Courts in Mercer County
Frequently asked questions
Which Mercer County court sets bond?
For misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and initial appearances on felony charges, the Celina Municipal Court (202 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Celina, OH 45822; 419-586-6491) sets bond. Felony cases proceed to the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas (101 N Main St, Room 301, Celina, OH 45822; 419-586-2122), where the judge sets or reviews bond after the case is bound over.
Where is someone arrested in Mercer County held?
Arrestees are held at the Mercer County Detention Facility, operated by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, at 4835 State Route 29, Celina, OH 45822. The corrections/booking line is 419-586-5753. Confirm whether someone is in custody using the Sheriff's official online inmate search at inmate.mercercountysheriffohio.gov or by calling the jail.