Logan County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Logan County Court of Common Pleas

In Logan County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most arrests occur in the Bellefontaine Municipal Court (226 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine; 937-599-6127), which has countywide misdemeanor jurisdiction and conducts initial appearances for both misdemeanor and felony arrests. For felonies, the Municipal Court sets the initial bond and holds a preliminary hearing; the case then advances by preliminary-hearing finding of probable cause or by grand jury indictment and is bound over to the Logan County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, at 101 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. The Common Pleas General Division hears all felony criminal cases. At arraignment the judge informs the defendant of the charges and sets or reviews bond, weighing the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, flight risk, and public safety under Ohio Criminal Rule 46. The court may impose recognizance, unsecured, 10% cash, full cash, or surety bond, with conditions. Case information is searchable through the Clerk of Courts online portal.

Frequently asked questions

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

Logan County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Logan County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination for most arrests occur in the Bellefontaine Municipal Court (226 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine; 937-599-6127), which has countywide misdemeanor jurisdiction and conducts initial appearances for both misdemeanor and felony arrests. For felonies, the Municipal Court sets the initial bond and holds a preliminary hearing; the case then advances by preliminary-hearing finding of probable cause or by grand jury indictment and is bound over to the Logan County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, at 101 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. The Common Pleas General Division hears all felony criminal cases. At arraignment the judge informs the defendant of the charges and sets or reviews bond, weighing the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, flight risk, and public safety under Ohio Criminal Rule 46. The court may impose recognizance, unsecured, 10% cash, full cash, or surety bond, with conditions. Case information is searchable through the Clerk of Courts online portal.

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

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