Bail Bonds in Perry County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Perry County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Perry County
A person arrested in Perry County is booked into the Perry County Jail, operated by the Perry County Sheriff's Office at 110 West Brown Street, New Lexington, OH 43764 (jail/corrections phone 740-342-4123). After booking, the defendant is brought before a judge for an initial appearance/arraignment where bond is set. Most misdemeanor and traffic cases, and the initial appearance on felony charges, are handled by the Perry County Municipal Court at 105 N. Main Street, New Lexington (740-342-3156). Felony cases are then bound over to the Perry County Court of Common Pleas after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment. Common bond types under Ohio law include personal recognizance (own-recognizance release), unsecured appearance bond, 10% deposit bond, and cash or surety (bail bond) bond. The judge sets the bond type and amount based on the charge, flight risk, and public-safety factors. Bond is generally posted at the jail or with the clerk of the appropriate court. Defendants should confirm the exact amount, accepted payment methods, and posting location by calling the jail at 740-342-4123 before arriving.
Jails & detention facilities in Perry County
Courts in Perry County
Frequently asked questions
Which Perry County court sets bond?
For misdemeanor, traffic, and the initial appearance on felony charges, bond is set by the Perry County Municipal Court at 105 N. Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764 (740-342-3156). Felony cases are bound over to the Perry County Court of Common Pleas, 105 North Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764 (740-342-1204), which can also set or modify bond in felony matters.
Where is someone arrested in Perry County held?
Most people arrested in Perry County are held at the Perry County Jail, operated by the Perry County Sheriff's Office, at 110 West Brown Street, New Lexington, OH 43764; the jail/corrections line is 740-342-4123. Look up current inmates on the Sheriff's official ISOMS inmate portal at isoms.perrycountysheriff.net.