Bail Bonds in Preble County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Preble County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Preble County
After an arrest in Preble County, the individual is booked into the Preble County Jail, 1139 Preble Drive, Eaton, OH 45320 (Sheriff's Office 937-456-6301; jail 937-456-6323), operated by the Preble County Sheriff's Office. The defendant is brought before a court for arraignment, where the judge sets bond. Most misdemeanor and traffic charges, and felony initial appearances, are handled by the Eaton Municipal Court, 1199 Preble Drive, Eaton, OH 45320 (937-456-4941). The judge may release on a personal recognizance bond or set a cash, surety, or 10% bond amount depending on the charge and any bond schedule. Felony cases are not finally tried in Municipal Court; after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, felonies are bound over to the Preble County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, 101 East Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320 (937-456-8165), which holds jurisdiction over felony criminal cases. Bond conditions set at arraignment carry forward, and the Common Pleas judge may modify bond. Verify all current bond amounts, hours, and accepted payment methods directly with the relevant court or the Sheriff's Office.
Jails & detention facilities in Preble County
Courts in Preble County
Frequently asked questions
Which Preble County court sets bond?
For misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and felony initial appearances, bond is typically set by the Eaton Municipal Court at 1199 Preble Drive, Eaton, OH 45320 (937-456-4941). Once a felony case is bound over by indictment or preliminary hearing, the Preble County Court of Common Pleas, 101 East Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320 (937-456-8165), has jurisdiction and may set or modify bond.
Where is someone arrested in Preble County held?
Individuals arrested in Preble County are held at the Preble County Jail, 1139 Preble Drive, Eaton, OH 45320, operated by the Preble County Sheriff's Office (937-456-6323; Sheriff's Office 937-456-6301). Confirm whether someone is in custody using the Sheriff's official "Persons Currently In Custody" roster at preble.miamivalleyjails.org, which updates approximately every 30 minutes.