Jackson County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Jackson County Court of Common Pleas

Initial arraignment and the first bond determination for most defendants occur in the Jackson County Municipal Court (295 Broadway St., Suite 101, Jackson, OH 45640; 740-286-2718). Per that court, arraignments for incarcerated persons may be held any time during regular hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) as the schedule permits, and the judge sets bond by a preset warrant amount, a preset bond schedule for the offense, or at the arraignment. The Jackson County Court of Common Pleas (226 East Main Street, Jackson, OH 45640) is the felony trial court. Felony defendants receive an initial appearance and bond setting; the case then proceeds via a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, after which felony charges are bound over to Common Pleas for arraignment on the indictment, where the Common Pleas judge may set, continue, or modify bond. The Common Pleas Court hears felony criminal cases as well as civil, domestic relations, and other matters.

Frequently asked questions

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

Jackson County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. Initial arraignment and the first bond determination for most defendants occur in the Jackson County Municipal Court (295 Broadway St., Suite 101, Jackson, OH 45640; 740-286-2718). Per that court, arraignments for incarcerated persons may be held any time during regular hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) as the schedule permits, and the judge sets bond by a preset warrant amount, a preset bond schedule for the offense, or at the arraignment. The Jackson County Court of Common Pleas (226 East Main Street, Jackson, OH 45640) is the felony trial court. Felony defendants receive an initial appearance and bond setting; the case then proceeds via a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, after which felony charges are bound over to Common Pleas for arraignment on the indictment, where the Common Pleas judge may set, continue, or modify bond. The Common Pleas Court hears felony criminal cases as well as civil, domestic relations, and other matters.

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

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