Lake County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Lake County Court of Common Pleas

Initial appearances and arraignments in Lake County are handled by the municipal court for the community where the offense occurred: Painesville Municipal Court (7 Richmond Street, Painesville), Willoughby Municipal Court (4000 Erie Street, Willoughby, covering Eastlake, Wickliffe, Willowick, Willoughby Hills, Kirtland and nearby villages), or Mentor Municipal Court (8500 Civic Center Boulevard, covering Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake). Painesville Municipal Court conducts arraignments by video at the Lake County Adult Detention Facility on a set weekly schedule. At the initial appearance or arraignment, the judge sets bond to ensure the defendant returns for court; bonds may be personal recognizance, cash, surety, or a percentage deposit at the court's discretion, often referencing the Lake County Uniform Bail Bond Schedule. The municipal court retains misdemeanor cases through resolution. For felonies, the municipal court holds the initial appearance and any preliminary hearing; after a grand jury indictment the case is bound over to the Lake County Court of Common Pleas, where felony bond and trial proceedings continue.

Frequently asked questions

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

Lake County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. Initial appearances and arraignments in Lake County are handled by the municipal court for the community where the offense occurred: Painesville Municipal Court (7 Richmond Street, Painesville), Willoughby Municipal Court (4000 Erie Street, Willoughby, covering Eastlake, Wickliffe, Willowick, Willoughby Hills, Kirtland and nearby villages), or Mentor Municipal Court (8500 Civic Center Boulevard, covering Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake). Painesville Municipal Court conducts arraignments by video at the Lake County Adult Detention Facility on a set weekly schedule. At the initial appearance or arraignment, the judge sets bond to ensure the defendant returns for court; bonds may be personal recognizance, cash, surety, or a percentage deposit at the court's discretion, often referencing the Lake County Uniform Bail Bond Schedule. The municipal court retains misdemeanor cases through resolution. For felonies, the municipal court holds the initial appearance and any preliminary hearing; after a grand jury indictment the case is bound over to the Lake County Court of Common Pleas, where felony bond and trial proceedings continue.

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

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