Fulton County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Fulton County Court of Common Pleas

In Fulton County, the initial arraignment and first bond decision usually occur in one of the two area courts rather than in Common Pleas: the Western District Court (224 S. Fulton St., Wauseon, (419) 337-9212), which covers Wauseon, Archbold, Fayette, and surrounding townships, or the Eastern District Court (Swanton, (419) 826-5636), which covers Delta, Metamora, Lyons, and the Fulton County portion of Swanton. At the first appearance, the judge sets bond, which per the county may be a surety bond, full cash bond, 10% cash bond, or release on own recognizance. Misdemeanors stay in the district court. For felonies, the district court conducts the initial appearance and any preliminary hearing; the case is then presented to a grand jury, and if an indictment is returned the matter is bound over to the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas, which has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil actions, and domestic relations.

Frequently asked questions

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

Fulton County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Fulton County, the initial arraignment and first bond decision usually occur in one of the two area courts rather than in Common Pleas: the Western District Court (224 S. Fulton St., Wauseon, (419) 337-9212), which covers Wauseon, Archbold, Fayette, and surrounding townships, or the Eastern District Court (Swanton, (419) 826-5636), which covers Delta, Metamora, Lyons, and the Fulton County portion of Swanton. At the first appearance, the judge sets bond, which per the county may be a surety bond, full cash bond, 10% cash bond, or release on own recognizance. Misdemeanors stay in the district court. For felonies, the district court conducts the initial appearance and any preliminary hearing; the case is then presented to a grand jury, and if an indictment is returned the matter is bound over to the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas, which has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil actions, and domestic relations.

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

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