A bail bondsman in Ohio charges a 10% premium of the full bond amount. For example, a $10,000 bond will cost a $1,000 premium. Once the premium has been paid, the bondsman will post the full amount of the bond and the defendant will be released from jail.

Bail bonds, technically called a “surety bond”, is a contractual undertaking guaranteed by a state licensed bail bondsman who is backed by an insurance company. The bail agent guarantees to the court payment of the full amount of the bond if the defendant fails to appear for their scheduled court appearances.

You may be able to obtain a bail bond through the Central Ohio court system by paying 10 percent of the bail amount. If you go to court hearings when required, at the end of your case you will receive all or a percentage of your deposit back. The amount returned to you may depend on how the case is resolved.

“No bond” means that a defendant is not eligible for release on bail or bond pending trial or other legal proceedings. When a judge orders that no bond be set, it means that the defendant must remain in custody until their case is resolved.