Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas

In Lawrence County, the initial appearance and arraignment for most arrests occur in a municipal court rather than in Common Pleas. The Ironton Municipal Court (301 South 3rd Street, Ironton) handles the Ironton-area townships (Aid, Decatur, Elizabeth, Hamilton, Lawrence, Upper, Washington), and the Lawrence County Municipal Court (10916 County Road 1, Chesapeake) handles the eastern townships (Perry, Fayette, Symmes, Union, Windsor, Rome, Mason). These municipal courts conduct initial appearances, set bond on misdemeanors, and hold preliminary hearings in felony matters. The Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, has original jurisdiction over all felony cases and civil disputes exceeding $15,000. When a felony is bound over after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, the defendant is arraigned in Common Pleas, where the judge sets or reviews bond under Ohio Criminal Rule 46, considering factors such as offense seriousness, flight risk, and community safety. Bond forms may include recognizance, unsecured, cash, or surety. The court operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

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

Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Lawrence County, the initial appearance and arraignment for most arrests occur in a municipal court rather than in Common Pleas. The Ironton Municipal Court (301 South 3rd Street, Ironton) handles the Ironton-area townships (Aid, Decatur, Elizabeth, Hamilton, Lawrence, Upper, Washington), and the Lawrence County Municipal Court (10916 County Road 1, Chesapeake) handles the eastern townships (Perry, Fayette, Symmes, Union, Windsor, Rome, Mason). These municipal courts conduct initial appearances, set bond on misdemeanors, and hold preliminary hearings in felony matters. The Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, has original jurisdiction over all felony cases and civil disputes exceeding $15,000. When a felony is bound over after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, the defendant is arraigned in Common Pleas, where the judge sets or reviews bond under Ohio Criminal Rule 46, considering factors such as offense seriousness, flight risk, and community safety. Bond forms may include recognizance, unsecured, cash, or surety. The court operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM.

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

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