Crawford County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Crawford County Court of Common Pleas

In Crawford County, the initial appearance and arraignment for most arrests, including the first appearance on felony charges, occur in the Crawford County Municipal Court (112 E. Mansfield St., Suite 100, Bucyrus; branch at 301 Harding Way East, Galion). The Municipal Court handles misdemeanor, traffic, and municipal-ordinance matters and sets initial bond. For felonies, the case is presented to the Crawford County Grand Jury; following indictment, the defendant is bound over to the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), which has original jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases. At Common Pleas arraignment, often conducted by video from the jail, the judge enters a plea and sets or reviews bond, which may be own-recognizance, cash, surety (bail bond), or a percentage-deposit bond, considering the offense, flight risk, and public safety. Court and case records, including bond conditions, are maintained by the Crawford County Clerk of Courts (112 E. Mansfield St., Suite 204, Bucyrus; 419-562-2766) and searchable online via CaseLook.

Frequently asked questions

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

Crawford County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Crawford County, the initial appearance and arraignment for most arrests, including the first appearance on felony charges, occur in the Crawford County Municipal Court (112 E. Mansfield St., Suite 100, Bucyrus; branch at 301 Harding Way East, Galion). The Municipal Court handles misdemeanor, traffic, and municipal-ordinance matters and sets initial bond. For felonies, the case is presented to the Crawford County Grand Jury; following indictment, the defendant is bound over to the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), which has original jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases. At Common Pleas arraignment, often conducted by video from the jail, the judge enters a plea and sets or reviews bond, which may be own-recognizance, cash, surety (bail bond), or a percentage-deposit bond, considering the offense, flight risk, and public safety. Court and case records, including bond conditions, are maintained by the Crawford County Clerk of Courts (112 E. Mansfield St., Suite 204, Bucyrus; 419-562-2766) and searchable online via CaseLook.

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

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