Bail Bonds in Putnam County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Putnam County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Putnam County
After an arrest in Putnam County, Ohio, the person is booked into the Putnam County Jail, operated by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office at 1035 Heritage Trail, Ottawa, OH 45875 (Sheriff's Office 419-523-3208; jail 419-523-3407). Booking includes identification, fingerprinting, and a check for warrants or holds. The defendant then appears for arraignment, where a judge advises them of the charges and sets bond. Most misdemeanor cases and initial appearances are handled by the Putnam County Municipal Court (245 E. Main St., Suite 301, Ottawa, OH 45875). Felony cases are prosecuted in the Putnam County Court of Common Pleas (245 E. Main St., Ottawa, OH 45875; 419-523-3110); a felony defendant typically has an initial appearance, then the case is bound over to Common Pleas after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment. Ohio courts may set bond as a personal recognizance (own-recognizance) bond, an unsecured appearance bond, a cash bond, or a surety (bail bond) posted through a licensed bail bondsman. Bond amounts and conditions are at the judge's discretion under Ohio Criminal Rule 46. Confirm current bond and posting procedures directly with the jail or Clerk of Courts. (Putnam County's seat is the village of Ottawa, OH — distinct from Ottawa County, OH.)
Jails & detention facilities in Putnam County
Courts in Putnam County
Frequently asked questions
Which Putnam County (Ohio) court sets bond?
Bond is set at arraignment. Misdemeanor charges and initial appearances are generally handled by the Putnam County Municipal Court at 245 E. Main St., Suite 301, Ottawa, OH 45875 (419-523-3110). Felony cases are heard by the Putnam County Court of Common Pleas at 245 E. Main St., Ottawa, OH 45875 (419-523-3110), after being bound over via preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment.
Where is someone arrested in Putnam County, Ohio held?
Arrestees are held at the Putnam County Jail, operated by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office at 1035 Heritage Trail, Ottawa, OH 45875. The Sheriff's main line is 419-523-3208 and the jail line is 419-523-3407. The Sheriff's Office does not publish a public online inmate roster; call the jail to confirm whether someone is in custody, or check the statewide VINE service.