Knox County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at Knox County Court of Common Pleas

In Knox County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for criminal arrests typically occur in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court (5 North Gay Street, 3rd Floor, Mount Vernon), which has countywide jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and the early stages of felony cases. At arraignment, the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, guided by the court's published bond schedule and factors such as flight risk, the seriousness of the offense, and community safety. For felonies, the case proceeds by preliminary hearing or is presented to a Knox County grand jury; upon indictment, the felony case is bound over to the Knox County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (111 East High Street, Mount Vernon). There, a Common Pleas judge handles arraignment on the indictment and sets or reviews bond, which may be released on recognizance, unsecured, 10% cash, full cash, or surety. The Common Pleas Court has exclusive jurisdiction over felony criminal trials in Knox County. Confirm hearing dates and bond terms with the Clerk of Courts at 740-393-6788.