Bail Bonds in Wayne County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Wayne County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Wayne County
A person arrested in Wayne County, Ohio is booked into the Wayne County Jail, operated by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 201 West North Street, Wooster, OH 44691 (jail/corrections: 330-287-5770). After booking, the defendant is brought before a court for arraignment, where the judge sets bond. For misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and the initial appearance on most arrests, the Wayne County Municipal Court (215 N. Grant St., Wooster) handles arraignment and sets bond. For felonies, the Municipal Court conducts the initial appearance, sets bond, and holds a preliminary hearing; once a grand jury indicts (or the case is bound over), the felony case proceeds in the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (107 West Liberty St., Wooster), which then has jurisdiction over the felony and may modify bond. Common bond types in Ohio include personal recognizance (OR/own recognizance), unsecured appearance bond, 10% cash deposit bonds, cash bonds, and surety (bail bond) bonds, as set by the court under Ohio Criminal Rule 46. Verify current bond amounts and posting procedures directly with the court and jail.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Wayne County (Ohio) court sets bond?
For misdemeanors, traffic cases, and the initial appearance on most arrests, the Wayne County Municipal Court (215 N. Grant St., Wooster, OH 44691; 330-287-5650) sets bond. In felony cases the Municipal Court sets the initial bond and holds the preliminary hearing, after which the case is bound over to the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (107 West Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; 330-287-5590).
Where is someone arrested in Wayne County, Ohio held?
They are held at the Wayne County Jail, run by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 201 West North Street, Wooster, OH 44691. For booking and inmate information, call 330-287-5770. You can also look up inmates and bond amounts through the Sheriff's online jail roster at waynecountysheriff.com.