Bail Bonds in Wood County, Ohio
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Wood County, Ohio, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Wood County
A person arrested in Wood County is booked into the Wood County Justice Center (jail) at 1960 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402, where staff complete identification, fingerprinting, a photo, and a health screening (419-354-7744). After booking, the defendant has an initial appearance/arraignment where bond is set. Misdemeanor and traffic cases are heard in the municipal court for the area where the offense occurred: Bowling Green Municipal Court (711 S. Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green) for the southern/western part of the county, or Perrysburg Municipal Court (300 Walnut St., Perrysburg) for Perrysburg, Rossford, Northwood, Walbridge, Millbury and surrounding townships. For violent misdemeanors and felony charges, bond is often not set until the defendant first appears before a judge. Common bond types in Wood County include cash bond (100%), a 10% appearance bond, own-recognizance (O.R.) release, and surety bonds posted by a licensed bonding company. Felony charges are typically bound over after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment to the Wood County Court of Common Pleas (1 Courthouse Square, Bowling Green), which handles all felony criminal cases in the county.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Wood County court sets bond?
Bond is set at the defendant's initial appearance in the court for the area of arrest: Bowling Green Municipal Court (711 S. Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402) or Perrysburg Municipal Court (300 Walnut St., Perrysburg, OH 43551). Felony cases are bound over to the Wood County Court of Common Pleas at 1 Courthouse Square, Bowling Green, OH 43402, where a Common Pleas judge sets or reviews bond.
Where is someone arrested in Wood County held?
Arrestees are held at the Wood County Justice Center, 1960 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402, operated by the Wood County Sheriff's Office (419-354-7744). Look up an inmate's status through the Sheriff's Police-to-Citizen portal at p2c.co.wood.oh.us/p2c/jailinmates.aspx.