Bail Bonds in Ross County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Ross County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Ross County
A person arrested in Ross County is booked into the Ross County Jail (Law Enforcement Complex), 28 North Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601; the booking/jail line is 740-773-1187 (24-hour dispatch 740-773-1185). After booking, the defendant is brought before a court for arraignment, where the judge sets bond. Misdemeanor charges and the initial arraignment for most arrests are handled by the Chillicothe Municipal Court, 95 East Main Street, Chillicothe, which has jurisdiction over misdemeanors and conducts initial appearances for felonies. Felony cases are bound over to the Ross County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) at the Ross County Courthouse, 2 North Paint Street, after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment. Common bond types include recognizance (own-recognizance/OR), unsecured appearance bond, cash bond, and surety (bail bondsman) bond. Bonds are posted through the Clerk of Courts office; after-hours bonds are handled through the jail. Conditions and amounts are set by the judge based on the charge, flight risk, and public-safety factors.
Jails & detention facilities in Ross County
Courts in Ross County
Frequently asked questions
Which Ross County court sets bond?
For misdemeanors and the initial arraignment of most arrests, bond is set by the Chillicothe Municipal Court at 95 East Main Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601 (740-773-3515). Felony cases are handled by the Ross County Court of Common Pleas at the Ross County Courthouse, 2 North Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
Where is someone arrested in Ross County held?
They are held at the Ross County Jail (Law Enforcement Complex), 28 North Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601. The jail line is 740-773-1187. Inmates currently in custody can be located through the Sheriff's online lookup at ross.miamivalleyjails.org.