Clark County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Clark County Court of Common Pleas

In Clark County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination usually happen in the Clark County Municipal Court (50 East Columbia Street, Springfield), which has jurisdiction over all misdemeanor criminal cases and handles the initial appearance on felony charges. There, a judge or magistrate arraigns the defendant and sets bond, sometimes using a published bond schedule, and may grant release on recognizance or set a cash or surety bond. Felony cases do not stay in Municipal Court: after the initial appearance, the case proceeds through a preliminary hearing or is presented to a grand jury. If probable cause is found or an indictment is returned, the felony is bound over to the Clark County Court of Common Pleas at 101 North Limestone Street, Springfield, which has jurisdiction over felony criminal matters. At Common Pleas, the assigned judge handles arraignment on the indictment and can review, continue, or modify the bond set earlier. The Clerk of Courts maintains the case records and an online docket.

Frequently asked questions

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

Clark County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Clark County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination usually happen in the Clark County Municipal Court (50 East Columbia Street, Springfield), which has jurisdiction over all misdemeanor criminal cases and handles the initial appearance on felony charges. There, a judge or magistrate arraigns the defendant and sets bond, sometimes using a published bond schedule, and may grant release on recognizance or set a cash or surety bond. Felony cases do not stay in Municipal Court: after the initial appearance, the case proceeds through a preliminary hearing or is presented to a grand jury. If probable cause is found or an indictment is returned, the felony is bound over to the Clark County Court of Common Pleas at 101 North Limestone Street, Springfield, which has jurisdiction over felony criminal matters. At Common Pleas, the assigned judge handles arraignment on the indictment and can review, continue, or modify the bond set earlier. The Clerk of Courts maintains the case records and an online docket.

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

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