Hamilton County Municipal Court Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at Hamilton County Municipal Court (City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Hamilton County Municipal Court sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at Hamilton County Municipal Court

The Hamilton County Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil disputes and conducts preliminary hearings for felonies at 1000 Main Street in Cincinnati; felonies are bound over to the Court of Common Pleas. Bonds are posted at the Hamilton County Justice Center, 1000 Sycamore Street, 1st Floor, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — or The Bail Bond Center posts a surety bond there for you so you do not have to navigate the courthouse.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at Hamilton County Municipal Court?

Hamilton County Municipal Court sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. The Hamilton County Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil disputes and conducts preliminary hearings for felonies at 1000 Main Street in Cincinnati; felonies are bound over to the Court of Common Pleas. Bonds are posted at the Hamilton County Justice Center, 1000 Sycamore Street, 1st Floor, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — or The Bail Bond Center posts a surety bond there for you so you do not have to navigate the courthouse.

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

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