Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas

The Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas (Criminal & Civil Division) handles all felony criminal cases and civil cases generally exceeding $15,000. For most defendants, the initial appearance and bond setting occur in the Auglaize County Municipal Court (Wapakoneta), which conducts arraignments for misdemeanor, traffic, and initial felony matters; at arraignment the charges are read, the defendant enters a plea, and the judge sets bond conditions, with bond/waiver amounts varying by charge. Felony cases proceed by complaint and, following a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, are bound over to the Court of Common Pleas, where a Common Pleas judge handles arraignment on the indictment and may review or modify bond. The judge sets bond based on factors such as the severity of the charge, criminal history, and flight risk. Defendants should confirm hearing dates and bond status through the Clerk of Courts and the online docket. Court hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Frequently asked questions

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

Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. The Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas (Criminal & Civil Division) handles all felony criminal cases and civil cases generally exceeding $15,000. For most defendants, the initial appearance and bond setting occur in the Auglaize County Municipal Court (Wapakoneta), which conducts arraignments for misdemeanor, traffic, and initial felony matters; at arraignment the charges are read, the defendant enters a plea, and the judge sets bond conditions, with bond/waiver amounts varying by charge. Felony cases proceed by complaint and, following a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, are bound over to the Court of Common Pleas, where a Common Pleas judge handles arraignment on the indictment and may review or modify bond. The judge sets bond based on factors such as the severity of the charge, criminal history, and flight risk. Defendants should confirm hearing dates and bond status through the Clerk of Courts and the online docket. Court hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

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