Clermont County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Clermont County Jail

Address:
4700 E. Filager Road
Batavia, OH 45103

Phone:

513-732-7540

Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Clermont County

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

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Clermont 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 Clermont County, and if they don't, then they take the financial 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 513-732-7540 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Clermont County inmate locator.


 

Clermont County Bail bonds are processed, executed, and witnessed by the:

Common Pleas Court
8:00AM to 4:30PM
Monday thru Friday, except holidays.

4430 State Route 222
Batavia, Ohio 45103

513-732-7290

Payment Methods:
Only cash, check and money order. Please make checks and money orders payable to: Common Pleas Clerk of Courts.


 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 513-732-7540 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Clermont 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 Clermont County

Because Clermont County and Ohio can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Clermont County Jail at 513-732-7540, 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 Clermont County Jail or the Clermont County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

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 Clermont 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 Clermont 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 Clermont County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Clermont County Sheriff's Office or to the Clermont 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 Clermont 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 Clermont County Jail

If you are a landowner in Clermont County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Clermont 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 Clermont 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 Clermont County Jail.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Clermont 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.

Clermont County Justice System Flowchart

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, Clermont 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 Clermont 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.

Clermont County Bail Bond Information

Because Clermont County and Ohio can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Clermont County Jail at 513-732-7540, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Clermont County Jail or the Clermont County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

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.


 

Clermont County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Clermont 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 Clermont County Jail:
Clermont County Jail
(Inmate Name here)
4700 East Filager Road
Batavia, Oh 45103


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

How Do Inmates in Clermont County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Clermont County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Clermont County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Clermont County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Clermont County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clermont County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Clermont County Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Ohio, then select Clermont County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Clermont County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Clermont County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Clermont County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clermont County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Clermont County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Clermont County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Ohio, then select Clermont County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Clermont County Jail.


 

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