Clinton County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Clinton County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas

In Clinton County, Ohio, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most arrests occur in the Clinton County Municipal Court at 69 North South Street, Wilmington (937-382-8985). The Municipal Court handles misdemeanors and traffic offenses to conclusion and conducts the initial appearance for felony arrests. At arraignment, the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, considering Ohio law and factors such as the offense, flight risk, and public safety; bond may take the form of personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, a cash bond, or a surety bond through a licensed bondsman. Felony cases are not finally decided in Municipal Court: after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, a felony is bound over to the Clinton County Court of Common Pleas at 46 S. South Street, Suite 333, Wilmington (937-382-3640). There, a Common Pleas judge arraigns the defendant on the indictment and may review, continue, or modify the bond previously set. The Clinton County Clerk of Courts (937-382-2316) maintains Common Pleas case records.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at Clinton County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas?

Clinton County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Clinton County, Ohio, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most arrests occur in the Clinton County Municipal Court at 69 North South Street, Wilmington (937-382-8985). The Municipal Court handles misdemeanors and traffic offenses to conclusion and conducts the initial appearance for felony arrests. At arraignment, the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, considering Ohio law and factors such as the offense, flight risk, and public safety; bond may take the form of personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, a cash bond, or a surety bond through a licensed bondsman. Felony cases are not finally decided in Municipal Court: after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, a felony is bound over to the Clinton County Court of Common Pleas at 46 S. South Street, Suite 333, Wilmington (937-382-3640). There, a Common Pleas judge arraigns the defendant on the indictment and may review, continue, or modify the bond previously set. The Clinton County Clerk of Courts (937-382-2316) maintains Common Pleas case records.

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

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