Darke County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Darke County Court of Common Pleas

The Darke County Court of Common Pleas hears all adult felony criminal cases and oversees the Grand Jury. For most defendants, the first court appearance, arraignment, and initial bond determination occur in the Darke County Municipal Court (504 South Broadway, Suite 7, Greenville; 937-547-7340), which handles misdemeanor and traffic matters and conducts initial appearances on felony charges. In felony cases, after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, the matter is bound over to the Common Pleas Court. There, a judge or the court's magistrate conducts arraignments and bail hearings on the criminal docket and sets or revisits bond based on the charges, flight risk, and public-safety considerations. Recognized bond forms include surety/corporate bond, cash bond, and release on own recognizance (O.R.). Case information for both courts is available through the public eServices docket portal.

Frequently asked questions

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

Darke County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. The Darke County Court of Common Pleas hears all adult felony criminal cases and oversees the Grand Jury. For most defendants, the first court appearance, arraignment, and initial bond determination occur in the Darke County Municipal Court (504 South Broadway, Suite 7, Greenville; 937-547-7340), which handles misdemeanor and traffic matters and conducts initial appearances on felony charges. In felony cases, after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, the matter is bound over to the Common Pleas Court. There, a judge or the court's magistrate conducts arraignments and bail hearings on the criminal docket and sets or revisits bond based on the charges, flight risk, and public-safety considerations. Recognized bond forms include surety/corporate bond, cash bond, and release on own recognizance (O.R.). Case information for both courts is available through the public eServices docket portal.

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

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