Bail Bonds in Scioto County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Scioto County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Scioto County
After an arrest in Scioto County, the person is booked into the Scioto County Jail, operated by the Scioto County Sheriff's Office at 1025 16th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 (Corrections/Jail: 740-355-8277). Booking includes identification, a health screening, fingerprints, a photograph, and recording of charges. The arrestee is then brought before a court for arraignment, where a judge sets bond. Most misdemeanor cases and the initial appearances for felony cases arising in the Portsmouth area are handled by the Portsmouth Municipal Court (728 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662; 740-354-3283), which conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings. Misdemeanors carry up to 12 months incarceration and remain in municipal court. Felony charges begin with an arraignment and preliminary hearing in municipal court; if probable cause is found or after grand jury indictment, the case is bound over to the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas (602 7th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662) for further proceedings. Common bond types in Ohio include personal recognizance (own recognizance), unsecured appearance bond, 10% cash deposit bond, full cash bond, and surety (bail bondsman) bond, set at the court's discretion. Confirm exact bond amount and posting procedure with the court or jail.
Jails & detention facilities in Scioto County
Courts in Scioto County
Frequently asked questions
Which Scioto County court sets bond?
For cases arising in the Portsmouth area, bond is typically set at arraignment in the Portsmouth Municipal Court, located at 728 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 (740-354-3283), which handles misdemeanors and the initial appearances and preliminary hearings for felonies. Felony cases are then bound over to the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas at 602 7th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 (740-355-8218 Clerk of Courts), where a Common Pleas judge handles bond for indicted felony matters.
Where is someone arrested in Scioto County held?
Arrestees are held at the Scioto County Jail, run by the Scioto County Sheriff's Office at 1025 16th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662. The Corrections/Jail division can be reached at 740-355-8277. A current inmate roster is published online by the Sheriff's Office.