Address:
822 Memorial Drive
Lebanon, OH 45036
Phone:
513-695-1287
To find out how to bail out someone who has been arrested in Warren County, contact the Warren County Jail's booking department at 513-695-1287 or look it up online, or call the Warren County Court Clerk's Office at 513-695-1370 to find out if it is possible to post bond on the charge and, if so, the amount of the bond. (see link to the bond schedule below)
If bond is allowed by the judge to be posted, the offender will be released and given a court date to appear before the Judge.
In addition to the bond amount, there is a mandatory $25.00 State fee assessed to every bond posted.
You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Warren 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 Warren County, and if they don't, then they take the responsibility.
The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.
So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.
Call 513-695-1287 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Warren County inmate locator.
Please call the jail at 513-695-1287 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Warren County Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.
Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Warren County
Because Warren County and Ohio can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Warren County Jail at 513-695-1287, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Warren County Jail or the Warren County Court Clerk these specific questions:
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Warren County Jail
The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.
Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.
To pay a cash bond, go to Warren County Jail or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.
Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Warren County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Warren County Sheriff's Office or to the Warren County Court.
To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.
Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Warren County Jail
In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.
This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.
For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.
A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.
Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.
Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Warren County Jail
If you are a landowner in Warren County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Warren County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.
To find if property located outside of Warren County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.
Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Warren County Jail.
Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Warren County Jail?
Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.
In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.
Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Ohio state licensed Bail Bond firm.
Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.
When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?
Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Warren County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.
What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?
The Warren County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.
If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.
Questions:
To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Warren County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Warren County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, video, messaging, time limits and more, visit our Inmate Phone Page.
For inmates receiving mail in the Warren County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Warren County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Warren County Jail
822 Memorial Drive
Lebanon, OH 45036
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
To visit or email an inmate in Warren County follow these steps:
Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Warren County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST
NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Warren County Jail will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.
For full instructions on all the benefits of using Homewav to visit a Warren County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, email and texting an inmate, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Warren County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Warren County Jail.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Warren County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Warren County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Warren County.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Warren County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Warren County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
