Clermont County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Clermont County Court of Common Pleas

Initial appearances and arraignments in Clermont County are generally scheduled on the first working day after a physical arrest. For misdemeanor and traffic offenses, the Clermont County Municipal Court (4430 State Route 222, Batavia) handles arraignment and sets bond. Felony cases also begin in Municipal Court for the initial appearance; the Municipal Court judge may set an initial bond, and the case then proceeds either through a preliminary hearing or by grand jury indictment. Once the defendant is bound over or indicted, the matter moves to the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), which has jurisdiction over adult felony criminal cases. At arraignment a judge sets release conditions, which may include an O.R. (own recognizance) bond, a 10% bond, or a cash, professional (surety), or real-estate bond requiring posting of the full amount, a bondsman, or Clermont County real estate with sufficient equity. Cash bail is posted with the Clerk of Courts. Confirm specific hearing dates with the Common Pleas Assignment Office at 513-732-7108.

Frequently asked questions

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

Clermont County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. Initial appearances and arraignments in Clermont County are generally scheduled on the first working day after a physical arrest. For misdemeanor and traffic offenses, the Clermont County Municipal Court (4430 State Route 222, Batavia) handles arraignment and sets bond. Felony cases also begin in Municipal Court for the initial appearance; the Municipal Court judge may set an initial bond, and the case then proceeds either through a preliminary hearing or by grand jury indictment. Once the defendant is bound over or indicted, the matter moves to the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), which has jurisdiction over adult felony criminal cases. At arraignment a judge sets release conditions, which may include an O.R. (own recognizance) bond, a 10% bond, or a cash, professional (surety), or real-estate bond requiring posting of the full amount, a bondsman, or Clermont County real estate with sufficient equity. Cash bail is posted with the Clerk of Courts. Confirm specific hearing dates with the Common Pleas Assignment Office at 513-732-7108.

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

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