Henry County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Henry County Court of Common Pleas

The Henry County Court of Common Pleas, located in the Henry County Courthouse at 660 N. Perry Street in Napoleon, handles felony criminal cases for the county. After a felony arrest, a defendant first has an initial appearance (often in the Napoleon Municipal Court), where bond may be set, followed by proceedings in Common Pleas after indictment or a bind-over. At arraignment in Common Pleas, the defendant is formally advised of the charges in the indictment, enters a plea (typically not guilty at this stage), and the judge addresses bond and conditions of release. The court considers the nature of the offense, criminal history, flight risk, and community safety when setting or reviewing bail. Bail may be set as recognizance, cash, deposit (10%), or surety bond through a licensed agent. Bond payments and case filings are handled through the Henry County Clerk of Courts (Suite 302, 419-592-5886; hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Defendants should appear at all scheduled hearings, as failure to appear can result in bond forfeiture and a warrant. Confirm hearing dates, times, and courtroom assignments with the Clerk of Courts or via the county's online docket before appearing.

Frequently asked questions

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

Henry County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. The Henry County Court of Common Pleas, located in the Henry County Courthouse at 660 N. Perry Street in Napoleon, handles felony criminal cases for the county. After a felony arrest, a defendant first has an initial appearance (often in the Napoleon Municipal Court), where bond may be set, followed by proceedings in Common Pleas after indictment or a bind-over. At arraignment in Common Pleas, the defendant is formally advised of the charges in the indictment, enters a plea (typically not guilty at this stage), and the judge addresses bond and conditions of release. The court considers the nature of the offense, criminal history, flight risk, and community safety when setting or reviewing bail. Bail may be set as recognizance, cash, deposit (10%), or surety bond through a licensed agent. Bond payments and case filings are handled through the Henry County Clerk of Courts (Suite 302, 419-592-5886; hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Defendants should appear at all scheduled hearings, as failure to appear can result in bond forfeiture and a warrant. Confirm hearing dates, times, and courtroom assignments with the Clerk of Courts or via the county's online docket before appearing.

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

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