Athens County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at Athens County Court of Common Pleas (Athens County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Athens County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at Athens County Court of Common Pleas

In Athens County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most arrests take place in the Athens County Municipal Court (8 E. Washington St., Athens, (740) 592-3328), which handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and the early stages of felony cases. At arraignment, the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, choosing among personal-recognizance, unsecured, cash, or surety (bail-bond) options and any additional release conditions based on factors such as the seriousness of the charge, criminal history, and flight risk. Felony cases then move forward through a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment; once the defendant is formally charged, the case is bound over to the Athens County Court of Common Pleas, which exercises jurisdiction over felony criminal matters. The Common Pleas judge may review, continue, or modify the bond set earlier and rules on bond motions as the case proceeds. Confirm specific hearing dates and bond details with the Clerk of Courts at (740) 592-3242 or via the online case search.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at Athens County Court of Common Pleas?

Athens County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Athens County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most arrests take place in the Athens County Municipal Court (8 E. Washington St., Athens, (740) 592-3328), which handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and the early stages of felony cases. At arraignment, the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, choosing among personal-recognizance, unsecured, cash, or surety (bail-bond) options and any additional release conditions based on factors such as the seriousness of the charge, criminal history, and flight risk. Felony cases then move forward through a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment; once the defendant is formally charged, the case is bound over to the Athens County Court of Common Pleas, which exercises jurisdiction over felony criminal matters. The Common Pleas judge may review, continue, or modify the bond set earlier and rules on bond motions as the case proceeds. Confirm specific hearing dates and bond details with the Clerk of Courts at (740) 592-3242 or via the online case search.

What does a bail bond cost for a Athens County case?

10% of the bail amount, set by the Ohio Dept. of Insurance under Ohio Revised Code 3905.85.