Bail Bonds in Shelby County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Shelby County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Shelby County
After an arrest in Shelby County, the person is booked into the Shelby County Correctional Facility at 555 Gearhart Road, Sidney, OH 45365 (jail 937-498-7831; Sheriff's Office 937-498-1111), where staff complete identity verification, medical screening, property inventory, fingerprints, and a booking photo. For misdemeanor and traffic offenses, arraignment and the initial bond determination occur in the Sidney Municipal Court, which serves all of Shelby County. At arraignment the defendant is advised of the charges and rights, a plea is taken, and the judge sets bond. Certain misdemeanor charges (including domestic violence, assault, menacing by stalking, violating a protection order, and aggravated menacing) require a mandatory in-person appearance. Felony cases begin in Sidney Municipal Court for an initial appearance and bond setting, then proceed through a preliminary hearing and/or grand jury; if indicted, the case is bound over to the Shelby County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) for further proceedings. Common bond types include personal recognizance (OR), unsecured/signature bonds, cash bonds, and surety (bail-bond) bonds. Confirm the exact bond amount and accepted payment methods by calling the jail directly.
Jails & detention facilities in Shelby County
Courts in Shelby County
Frequently asked questions
Which Shelby County court sets bond?
For misdemeanor and traffic cases, bond is set at arraignment in the Sidney Municipal Court, which serves all of Shelby County (937-498-8719). Felony cases get an initial appearance and bond setting in Sidney Municipal Court and, once indicted, are bound over to the Shelby County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, at the Shelby County Courthouse, 100 E. Court Street, Sidney, OH 45365 (937-498-7230).
Where is someone arrested in Shelby County held?
They are held at the Shelby County Correctional Facility, 555 Gearhart Road, Sidney, OH 45365. For booking and detention information call 937-498-7831 (jail) or 937-498-1111 (Sheriff's Office). Current persons in custody can be searched online via the official Shelby County roster at shelby.miamivalleyjails.org.