Defiance County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at Defiance County Court of Common Pleas

In Defiance County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for criminal defendants typically occur in Defiance Municipal Court (665 Perry Street, Defiance; 419-782-5756), which handles misdemeanor and traffic cases and conducts initial appearances on felony charges. At arraignment a judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, which may be a personal recognizance bond, an unsecured appearance bond, a cash or surety bond, or a 10% deposit bond, with conditions based on the charge, flight risk, and public safety. Felony charges proceed through a preliminary hearing and/or grand jury; once an indictment is returned, the case is bound over to the Defiance County Court of Common Pleas (221 Clinton Street, Defiance), which has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases. The Common Pleas judge then handles arraignment on the indictment and may continue, modify, or reset bond. The Defiance County Clerk of Courts maintains the case records. Confirm hearing schedules and bond details directly with the court.