Harrison County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Harrison County

Ohio • Harrison County • Bail & bond help

Harrison County bail and bond: the Court Street jail and the county court in Cadiz

Harrison County keeps its own small jail at 114 Court Street in Cadiz, and the Sheriff's Office, at 978 East Market Street, runs it. The Harrison County Jail has no separate public phone, so call the Sheriff's Office at 740-942-2197. Check Harrison County Inmate Search first to see whether the person is booked and what bail is set. Most misdemeanor cases begin at Harrison County Court, and the rest of this page covers money, paperwork, and next steps.

Is she being held on Court Street?

Search her name on Harrison County Inmate Search. If a booking is only a few hours old, it may not appear yet.

The jail has no direct line of its own, so the Sheriff's Office switchboard at 740-942-2197 is the number to use. Dispatch is extension 1400. If you reach voicemail, leave a full name and a call-back number.

Back to questions ↑

Where exactly is the jail, and where is the Sheriff's Office?

The jail is at 114 Court Street, Cadiz, OH 43907. The Sheriff's Office is at 978 East Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907, a different building. A visitor who goes to the wrong one loses a trip, so call 740-942-2197 first.

In an emergency, call 911, not the office line.

Back to questions ↑

Who sets the bail on a misdemeanor in Harrison County?

Harrison County Court, 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907, hears misdemeanors and traffic cases for the county. The court phone is 740-942-8865, and the criminal clerk answers there. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the court closes on legal holidays.

The court must keep a misdemeanor bail schedule to allow release before the first hearing. Ask the clerk for the figure that fits the exact charge.

Back to questions ↑

What if the charge is a felony?

A felony is heard by the Common Pleas Court in Cadiz.

In a felony, a judge or magistrate must set the amount, not a clerk, under R.C. 2937.23(A)(1). Ask the county court at 740-942-8865 for the date and time of the next hearing.

Back to questions ↑

Can I pay at the county court?

The court takes cash, check, money order, or credit card at its counter for payments, and it has a phone line for card payments from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 866-895-0198. Ask the criminal clerk whether a particular bond can be paid there.

Money posted by a relative or friend is protected. R.C. 2937.40 bars the court from applying it to the defendant's fines or costs without that payer's express consent.

Back to questions ↑

What does a 10 percent bond mean?

It is a bond where the defendant deposits one tenth of the amount the judge sets. Under R.C. 2937.011(C), the court returns 90 percent of that deposit after every condition is met.

So for a $2,000 bond the deposit would be $200 and $180 would come back. That math is an example, not a Harrison County figure.

Back to questions ↑

How do I choose a bail bond agent?

Anyone who signs bail bonds for a fee must hold an Ohio Department of Insurance license. Under R.C. 3905.93 the agent must charge the state-approved rate and disclose any expense fee.

Ask the agent for the premium, any other fees, and what happens if the defendant misses court. Ohio rules bar agents from taking title to your property as a condition and from soliciting at the jail or courthouse.

Back to questions ↑

Can a home or farm guarantee the bond?

Real estate and securities may secure a bond under R.C. 2937.011(C)(3). The owner signs an affidavit about the property and any liens, and the court must find the owner can cover the full bond amount.

A lawyer may not act as a surety. Call the county court first, because the judge decides whether the property is good enough.

Back to questions ↑

When can the judge refuse bail altogether?

Only in the cases the Ohio Constitution names: capital offenses, or felonies where the proof is evident or the presumption great and the person poses a substantial risk of serious physical harm.

A judge must hold a hearing under R.C. 2937.222 and find each required point by clear and convincing evidence. Holds from other courts or from supervision can also keep a person in.

Back to questions ↑

How quickly will the Cadiz judge hear his case?

R.C. 2937.011(J) requires the initial bail hearing no later than the second court day after arrest. A person who has not been released and has no lawyer gets a second hearing on the second court day after the first.

If a lawyer is needed and the person cannot pay, the court appoints one at state expense. Probation questions go to 740-942-8782.

Back to questions ↑

What conditions can replace money?

Judges may order travel limits, no contact with a victim, drug or alcohol treatment, electronic monitoring, or house arrest instead of cash or in addition to it. R.C. 2937.011(D) lists these options.

The law asks the judge to use the least restrictive conditions that work.

Back to questions ↑

My son is under 18. Where is he?

Call the Sheriff's Office at 740-942-2197 and ask where the young person is being held and which juvenile court has the case. Juvenile records are confidential, so a child may not show on the adult search.

Back to questions ↑

What if he does not appear on the court date?

The court can forfeit the bond and issue a warrant, and under R.C. 2937.011(K) failure to appear can lead to punishment. Call the court and the bond agent right away to arrange a new date.

Back to questions ↑

Is the caller really from the jail?

Neither the jail nor the court asks for gift cards or app transfers. Money put into an inmate account is for commissary, not bail. Check with 740-942-2197 before you pay anyone.

Back to questions ↑

Harrison County bail contacts

Jail
Harrison County Jail, 114 Court Street, Cadiz, OH 43907
Sheriff's Office
978 East Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907; 740-942-2197
Custody lookup
Harrison County Inmate Search
Bond help
Harrison County bail and bond instructions
County Court
100 West Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907; 740-942-8865; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Probation
740-942-8782
Insurance
Ohio Department of Insurance licenses bail bond agents

Bail amounts, hours, payment rules, and phone numbers can change, and a judge can order a different amount. Verify the steps with the court or the jail before paying. This overview is meant to help, but it is not legal advice.

How do Bail Bonds work at Harrison County Jail

The Harrison County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Harrison County.

However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:

  • You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Harrison County, or in some cases the state of Ohio, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Harrison County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond in Ohio is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
  • Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Harrison County Jail, or the courthouse in Harrison County where the offense took place.

Call 740-942-2197 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Harrison County inmate locator.

Harrison County Jail

Address:
114 Court Street
Cadiz, OH 43907
Phone:
740-942-2197

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Harrison County


Does Harrison County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Harrison County?

Who can set bail in Harrison County?

When is bail set in Harrison County Ohio?

 

 

Does Harrison County have bail?

Yes,  Harrison County recognizes most types of bonds.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Harrison County?

Bail in Harrison County is available in several different types including personal bond (aka own recognizance), cash bond, 10% bond, surety bond, and property bond.

 

 

Who can set bail in Harrison County?

A judge usually sets bond. In some counties the County Court has established a bail schedule, which outlines the bail for many non-violent or minor crimes. If a charge is not part of the bail schedule a hearing will be necessary.

 

 

When is bail set in Harrison County Ohio?

Bail is set in Ohio the first time the accused is brought into court. Although this hearing is set as soon as possible based on court availability, it can take up to 3 days not including weekends or holidays.

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Harrison County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Harrison County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Harrison County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Harrison County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.  

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Harrison County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.

Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.

Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.

You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value. 

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Harrison County have bail?  

Yes,  Harrison County recognizes most types of bonds.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Harrison County? 

Bail in Harrison County is available in several different types including personal bond (aka own recognizance), cash bond, 10% bond, surety bond, and property bond.

Who can set bail in Harrison County?

A judge usually sets bond. In some counties the County Court has established a bail schedule, which outlines the bail for many non-violent or minor crimes. If a charge is not part of the bail schedule a hearing will be necessary.

When is bail set in Ohio?

Bail is set in Ohio the first time the accused is brought into court. Although this hearing is set as soon as possible based on court availability, it can take up to 3 days not including weekends or holidays.

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Harrison County Ohio? 

Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the judicial officer know. The accused can ask for bail reduction or a change in bail conditions.

In Harrison County Ohio, who can pay bail for me? 

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Ohio could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Harrison County Ohio?  

Yes, Harrison County  does offer online bail payment. In Ohio, bail payment is made to the Clerk of Court.

What options are there to pay bail in Harrison County Ohio? 

Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted: Go to the Harrison County Jail for more information about posting bail in Harrison County. An alternative would be to contact the Clerk of Court.

Will I get all my bond money back in Ohio? 

Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Harrison County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.

A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.  A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Ohio?  

The Harrison County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company.  You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.  

The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Harrison County

Human-verified information Manually curated

Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.