Hocking County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Hocking County Court of Common Pleas

In Hocking County, the initial appearance and first bond setting for most arrests occur in the Hocking County Municipal Court, 105 West Hunter St., Logan, OH 43138, 740-385-2250, which holds arraignments on Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. (video arraignments at the judge's convenience; warrant matters can be heard 9:30 a.m. Monday–Friday). The Municipal Court disposes of misdemeanor and traffic cases entirely and handles the preliminary stage of felony cases. For felonies, after a preliminary hearing or a grand jury indictment, the case is bound over to the Hocking County Court of Common Pleas, 1 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138, 740-385-4027, which then handles arraignment, bond and trial on the felony charges. A judge sets bond considering the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, and the risk of flight or danger, applying the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure. Bond may be recognizance (OR), unsecured, 10% cash deposit, or full cash/surety. The seat is Logan, OH — distinct from Logan County, OH (Bellefontaine).

Frequently asked questions

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

Hocking County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Hocking County, the initial appearance and first bond setting for most arrests occur in the Hocking County Municipal Court, 105 West Hunter St., Logan, OH 43138, 740-385-2250, which holds arraignments on Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. (video arraignments at the judge's convenience; warrant matters can be heard 9:30 a.m. Monday–Friday). The Municipal Court disposes of misdemeanor and traffic cases entirely and handles the preliminary stage of felony cases. For felonies, after a preliminary hearing or a grand jury indictment, the case is bound over to the Hocking County Court of Common Pleas, 1 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138, 740-385-4027, which then handles arraignment, bond and trial on the felony charges. A judge sets bond considering the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, and the risk of flight or danger, applying the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure. Bond may be recognizance (OR), unsecured, 10% cash deposit, or full cash/surety. The seat is Logan, OH — distinct from Logan County, OH (Bellefontaine).

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

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