Bail Bonds in Portage County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Portage County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Portage County
After an arrest in Portage County, the person is booked into the Portage County Jail at the Portage County Justice Center, 8240 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266 (Sheriff's Office main line 330-296-5100; inmate services 330-297-3891). At booking, identity, charges, and any existing warrants are processed. The accused is then arraigned, where a judge formally reads the charges and sets bond. Misdemeanor and traffic charges are arraigned in the Portage County Municipal Court, which has Kent (303 E. Main St., Kent) and Ravenna (203 W. Main St., Ravenna) divisions; the Municipal Court also sets initial bond on felony charges. Felony cases are presented to a grand jury and, if indicted, are bound over to the Portage County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (203 W. Main St., Ravenna), which handles felony criminal cases. A judge may set bond as a personal recognizance (own-recognizance) bond, an unsecured/signature bond, a cash bond, or a surety (bail bond) where a licensed bondsman posts a percentage. Conditions such as no-contact orders or supervision may be attached.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Portage County court sets bond?
For misdemeanor and traffic offenses, the Portage County Municipal Court sets bond at arraignment, operating from its Ravenna division at 203 West Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266 and its Kent division at 303 E. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240. The Municipal Court also sets initial bond on felony charges before they are bound over to the Portage County Court of Common Pleas (203 West Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266), which handles felony criminal matters.
Where is someone arrested in Portage County held?
Individuals arrested in Portage County are held at the Portage County Jail, located in the Portage County Justice Center at 8240 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266. The Sheriff's Office main line is 330-296-5100 and inmate services can be reached at 330-297-3891. Because the Sheriff's Office does not publish a continuously updated public online roster, custody status, inmate number, and bond information should be confirmed by phone at 330-296-5100.