Sheriff liable as bail - discharge

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2713.17, under Chapter 2713 | Arrest And Bail.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2713.17

After the arrest of the defendant pursuant to section 2713.07 of the Revised Code, if he escapes or is rescued, or bail is not taken or is adjudged insufficient, or a deposit is not made, the sheriff shall be liable as bail; but he may discharge himself from liability by putting in sufficient bail before judgment.