Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas

In Guernsey County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most arrests, including the initial appearance on felony complaints, take place in the Cambridge Municipal Court (150 Highland Avenue, Suite 1, Cambridge, OH 43725; 740-439-5585). The Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas handles felony criminal cases where the possible penalty exceeds one year in prison and a $1,000 fine. A felony charge filed in Municipal Court is bound over to Common Pleas following a preliminary hearing or a grand jury indictment. At arraignment in Common Pleas, the judge enters a plea and sets or reviews bond, considering the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, and risk of flight. Bond may be set as cash, surety (through a licensed bail bond agent), or property bond, or the defendant may be released on personal recognizance. Exact bond amounts are determined case-by-case.

Frequently asked questions

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

Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Guernsey County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most arrests, including the initial appearance on felony complaints, take place in the Cambridge Municipal Court (150 Highland Avenue, Suite 1, Cambridge, OH 43725; 740-439-5585). The Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas handles felony criminal cases where the possible penalty exceeds one year in prison and a $1,000 fine. A felony charge filed in Municipal Court is bound over to Common Pleas following a preliminary hearing or a grand jury indictment. At arraignment in Common Pleas, the judge enters a plea and sets or reviews bond, considering the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, and risk of flight. Bond may be set as cash, surety (through a licensed bail bond agent), or property bond, or the defendant may be released on personal recognizance. Exact bond amounts are determined case-by-case.

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

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