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Bail Bonds Columbus Ohio
Welcome to SMD & HLD Bail Bonds
Since 1960, SMD & HLS Bonding Co has been the trusted choice for
fast bail bonds in Columbus, Ohio and throughout Franklin County.
As a family-owned, third-generation business, our licensed Columbus bail bonds agents
have decades of experience helping local families navigate the bail bond process
quickly and with compassion. We work around the clock, 24/7, to secure your release, answer
bail-related questions, and keep you informed of important court dates.
Our Columbus bail bonds website
is designed to provide everything you need to understand
how bail bonds work,
what to expect during the process, and how to reach a 24 hour bondsman near you at any time.
Whether you need Franklin County bail bonds, Pickaway County bail bonds,
or help in surrounding areas, our professional bondsmen are here to support you and your loved ones
from start to finish.
From our Columbus corporate bail office, we operate as a managing general agency,
offering training and support to a network of professional bail bond agents across Ohio, including
Delaware County, Licking County, and more. We are always looking to grow
our team with motivated individuals who want to become licensed Ohio bail bondsmen.
Our success is built on the hard work of our dedicated agents and staff, and we value the trust our
community has placed in us for over 60 years.
If you’re interested in starting a rewarding career as a bail bondsman, visit our
Become a Bail Bondsman page to learn how to join our growing network.
Trusted Columbus Bail Bonds Agents Since 1960
Ohio Bail Bond Agency & Bondsman Training
FRANKLIN COUNTY BAIL BONDS
Bail Bond Information
State bail bonds and County bail bonds are the most common types of bonds in Ohio. Our bail bondsmen are licensed to write bail throughout the state of Ohio. Our home bail bond office is located in downtown Columbus Ohio, the county seat of Franklin County. If you are looking for a Franklin County Bail Bond, call our local bail bonds agents. Need a different county bail bond, see our other county bail bond agents here.
24 Hr Bail Bonds
When someone goes to jail, SMD and HLS Bonding Co. goes to work. Based in Columbus, Ohio, and serving all Ohio counties, we're open 24/7.
Bail Bond Calculator
How much is it going to cost to post bail? The judge sets the bail amount and the defendant then must pay a percentage to the court for their release or use a Bail Bonding Company.
How much is bail?
A common question we receive is How much are bail bonds? Bail varies by state but bail in Ohio is 10% of the bail set by the court.
Bail Bond Services
We offer many times of bail bonds depending on the type and serverity of the accused crime.
Why Bail Bonds?
If you are arrested and accused of a crime, you may have to spend time in jail until your court appearance. Your other option is to post bail via a bail bond.
Licensed Bail Bondsman
SMD & HLS Bonding Co partner with licensed, qualified and professional bail bondsmen in Ohio. Join our team and become a bondsman today.
Ohio Bail Bonds
Types of Bail Bonds
Alleged Kidnapping Bail Bonds
Unfortunately, there are instances where one could be charged with the crime of Kidnapping even if it was one's own child. Kidnapping charges involving a parent and their own child are relatively rare, but they can occur
Bail Bonds for Domestic Violence – Columbus
Get out of Jail for Domestic Violence in Columbus Ohio Getting arrested for Domestic Violence (DV) in Columbus is a serious issue because it involves family or household members of a home. Because of this reason, getting
Guns Firearms and Weapons Bail Bonds
Possessing or owning a gun illegally in the state of Ohio will result in jail time. Even if it were legal for you at one time to own a gun, if you have been convicted of a
Sex Crimes Bail Bonds
Sex crimes, or Sex offenses (ORC 2907) cover a wide range of offenses from voyeurism, prostitution, unlawful sex with a minor and rape to name a few. These charges vary from high misdemeanors to felonies in the
Aggravated OVI Bail Bond
Under Ohio law, Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI) (ORC 4511.10), the penalty can vary depending on the blood level of alcohol or drugs and if it is a first time OVI
Breaking / Entering & Theft Bonds
Breaking & Entering Bail Bonds Breaking & Entering (ORC 2911.13) is a serious crime in Ohio and is considered a felony of the 5th degree. A felony of the 5th degree carries a prison term of 6
Vandalism & Arson Bail Bonds
Vandalism Bail Bonds Vandalism (ORC 2909.05) is generally described as any willful or deliberate behavior with intent to deface, alter or otherwise destroys someone's property, including public property. In addition to jail time and fines, the offender
Felony Assault Bail Bond Columbus Ohio
Assault laws in Ohio include both the offense of "assault" and the offense of "battery". Attempting or causing physical harm to a person is assault. Battery is to intentionally or negligently cause offensive physical harm. Generally, if
Drug Possession Bail Bonds – Columbus Ohio
Get out of Jail for Drug Possession in Columbus Ohio Getting arrested for Drug Possession in Columbus is a serious issue because it can involve either legal or illicit drugs. Here are some tips to avoid getting
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Misdemeanor crimes are petty crimes that catch up to us and get us into trouble more often than not. With the strict laws of the US, most people nowadays have a misdemeanor crime on their record. But
Felony Bail Bonds in Columbus, Ohio
Felony Bail Help When You Need It Most At SMD & HLS Bail Bonds, we know felony charges carry serious consequences and demand immediate action. While many offenses are misdemeanors, some are charged as felonies with harsher
24-Hour Bail Bonds in Columbus, Ohio
Immediate Bail Bond Help—Anytime, Day or Night When you or a loved one is arrested, every minute matters. At SMD & HLS Bail Bonds, our experienced Columbus, Ohio bail bondsmen are available 24/7 to help you post
Bail Bond Updates & News
Bail Bond Information
The role of a bail agent
What is the role of a bail bond agent? A bail bond agent, also known as a bail bondsman, is a person or company that provides a guarantee to a court that a defendant will appear as
What is a bail bond schedule?
When you are first arrested, you are typically taken to a correctional facility, processed, booked and then wait in jail until your arraignment before a judge. The judge will then explain the charges against you and depending
Bail Bondsman Near Me
Looking for a bail bond near you in Columbus Ohio? Look no further than SMD & HLS Bail Bonds! Bonding since 1960, we are the oldest and most respected bail bondmen in the local industry. Call our
How To Know If Someone In Jail
Questions about Bail Bonds Being a 3rd Generation bail bondsman we hear a ton of questions from people who are just not sure how the process works, the cost, and how to get their loved one released
Bail – A Constitutional Right
The Eight Amendment of the U.S. Constitution The right of bail and basic protections for U.S. citizens is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution via the Eight Amendment and is part of the Bill of Rights. It prohibits
How bail bonds work?
Bail Bonds 101 How do bail bonds work? This short video explains the bail bond process from beginning to end. Understanding the bail bond process helps reduce confusion of this difficult and frustrating time. Our professional bail
