Greene County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Greene County Court of Common Pleas

In Greene County, the initial arraignment for most arrests occurs in one of the two municipal courts. Xenia Municipal Court (101 N. Detroit St., Xenia) and Fairborn Municipal Court (1148 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn) handle misdemeanor and traffic arraignments and conduct the initial appearance, bond setting, and preliminary hearings in felony cases, based on where the offense occurred. At arraignment the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, considering factors under Ohio Criminal Rule 46 such as the seriousness of the offense, prior record, and risk of flight; the judge may order OR release, an unsecured bond, a cash bond, or a surety (bail) bond. Felony cases proceed by preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment and are then bound over to the Greene County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (45 N. Detroit St., Xenia), which has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases. A Common Pleas judge then handles the felony arraignment on the indictment and may set, continue, or modify bond. Verify hearing dates and procedures with the court.

Frequently asked questions

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

Greene County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Greene County, the initial arraignment for most arrests occurs in one of the two municipal courts. Xenia Municipal Court (101 N. Detroit St., Xenia) and Fairborn Municipal Court (1148 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn) handle misdemeanor and traffic arraignments and conduct the initial appearance, bond setting, and preliminary hearings in felony cases, based on where the offense occurred. At arraignment the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, considering factors under Ohio Criminal Rule 46 such as the seriousness of the offense, prior record, and risk of flight; the judge may order OR release, an unsecured bond, a cash bond, or a surety (bail) bond. Felony cases proceed by preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment and are then bound over to the Greene County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (45 N. Detroit St., Xenia), which has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases. A Common Pleas judge then handles the felony arraignment on the indictment and may set, continue, or modify bond. Verify hearing dates and procedures with the court.

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

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