Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Delaware County Court of Common Pleas

In Delaware County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most defendants occurs in the Delaware Municipal Court (70 N. Union St.), which handles misdemeanor and traffic cases and conducts arraignments at 10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday, frequently by video link from the jail. Felony cases also begin with an initial appearance in Municipal Court, where an initial bond may be set. The case then advances through a preliminary hearing or is presented to a grand jury; upon indictment, the felony is bound over to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. At that point a Common Pleas judge sets or reviews bond, considering factors such as the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's ties to the community, prior record, and risk of flight. Bond forms can include personal recognizance, unsecured appearance bond, cash bond, or surety bond through a licensed bail-bond agent. Case dockets and schedules for Common Pleas are maintained by the Delaware County Clerk of Courts.

Frequently asked questions

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

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Delaware County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most defendants occurs in the Delaware Municipal Court (70 N. Union St.), which handles misdemeanor and traffic cases and conducts arraignments at 10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday, frequently by video link from the jail. Felony cases also begin with an initial appearance in Municipal Court, where an initial bond may be set. The case then advances through a preliminary hearing or is presented to a grand jury; upon indictment, the felony is bound over to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. At that point a Common Pleas judge sets or reviews bond, considering factors such as the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's ties to the community, prior record, and risk of flight. Bond forms can include personal recognizance, unsecured appearance bond, cash bond, or surety bond through a licensed bail-bond agent. Case dockets and schedules for Common Pleas are maintained by the Delaware County Clerk of Courts.

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

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