Harrison County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Harrison County Court of Common Pleas

The Harrison County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, located in the Harrison County Courthouse at 100 West Market Street in Cadiz, handles felony criminal cases for the county and is presided over by Judge T. Shawn Hervey. After a felony arrest, an initial appearance and arraignment are typically held, where the defendant is formally advised of the charges, advised of their rights, enters a plea, and bond is set or reviewed. Felony cases often begin in the Harrison County Court (the county-level court) for an initial appearance and preliminary hearing before being bound over to the Court of Common Pleas following indictment or information. At arraignment in Common Pleas, the judge may set, continue, or modify bond and impose conditions of release. Defendants are encouraged to retain or be appointed counsel before arraignment. Exact hearing dates and times are assigned by the court; defendants and families should contact the court at 740-942-8500 to confirm scheduling. Bond conditions set at the county court level may be revisited once the case reaches Common Pleas, so verify current bond and conditions directly with the court.

Frequently asked questions

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

Harrison County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. The Harrison County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, located in the Harrison County Courthouse at 100 West Market Street in Cadiz, handles felony criminal cases for the county and is presided over by Judge T. Shawn Hervey. After a felony arrest, an initial appearance and arraignment are typically held, where the defendant is formally advised of the charges, advised of their rights, enters a plea, and bond is set or reviewed. Felony cases often begin in the Harrison County Court (the county-level court) for an initial appearance and preliminary hearing before being bound over to the Court of Common Pleas following indictment or information. At arraignment in Common Pleas, the judge may set, continue, or modify bond and impose conditions of release. Defendants are encouraged to retain or be appointed counsel before arraignment. Exact hearing dates and times are assigned by the court; defendants and families should contact the court at 740-942-8500 to confirm scheduling. Bond conditions set at the county court level may be revisited once the case reaches Common Pleas, so verify current bond and conditions directly with the court.

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

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