Jail / Bond Information

Why is my friend/relative being held in jail?


  • Bond is being required in order to secure the person’s appearance in court on new charge(s) OR
  • There is a warrant for the person’s arrest after he/she failed to appear in court OR
  • There is a warrant for the person’s arrest after he/she failed to pay fines and costs after appearing in court.

How do I get my friend/relative out of jail?


    • Post the bond as set by the court.
    • Forms of payment accepted: cash, money order, cashier’s check, VISA or MasterCard. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
    • Location to post the bond:
      • Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except legal holidays)
    Worthington Mayor’s Court
    6550 N. High Street
    Worthington, OH 43085
    (614) 786-7351
      • All other times
    Worthington Police Department
    6555 Worthington-Galena Rd.
    Worthington, OH 43085
    (614) 885-4463

    Where is my friend/relative being held?


    • Worthington does not have any jail facilities.
    • All people are held in one of the two Franklin County jail facilities.
    • For questions on visitation or other inmate matters, call (614) 525-3368 or visit the Franklin County Sheriff website.