Cleveland Municipal Court Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at Cleveland Municipal Court (City of Cleveland), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Cleveland Municipal Court sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at Cleveland Municipal Court

The Cleveland Municipal Court arraigns traffic and misdemeanor criminal cases on the third floor of the Justice Center at 1200 Ontario Street in Cleveland; felony cases are bound over to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. If a financial bond is set, it can be posted in person at the Clerk of Courts office in the Justice Center 24 hours a day, or The Bail Bond Center can post a surety bond at the Corrections Center so you do not have to navigate the courthouse yourself. Most misdemeanor cases are released on personal bond; financial bonds are more common in serious cases such as domestic violence.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at Cleveland Municipal Court?

Cleveland Municipal Court sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. The Cleveland Municipal Court arraigns traffic and misdemeanor criminal cases on the third floor of the Justice Center at 1200 Ontario Street in Cleveland; felony cases are bound over to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. If a financial bond is set, it can be posted in person at the Clerk of Courts office in the Justice Center 24 hours a day, or The Bail Bond Center can post a surety bond at the Corrections Center so you do not have to navigate the courthouse yourself. Most misdemeanor cases are released on personal bond; financial bonds are more common in serious cases such as domestic violence.

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

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