Elyria Municipal Court Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at Elyria Municipal Court (Elyria, North Ridgeville and surrounding Lorain County townships), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Elyria Municipal Court sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at Elyria Municipal Court

The Elyria Municipal Court (601 Broad St, Elyria; clerk hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm) has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and traffic in its territory and conducts arraignments where charges are read and a plea entered. For citations, the arraignment date/time is the one printed on the citation unless resolved beforehand. For felonies, the court holds a preliminary hearing for probable cause; if found, the case is bound over to the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas (225 Court St, Elyria) for grand jury indictment and felony arraignment. A county-wide Bond Schedule for Municipal Courts in Lorain County (effective 09/29/2021) provides guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at Elyria Municipal Court?

Elyria Municipal Court sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. The Elyria Municipal Court (601 Broad St, Elyria; clerk hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm) has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and traffic in its territory and conducts arraignments where charges are read and a plea entered. For citations, the arraignment date/time is the one printed on the citation unless resolved beforehand. For felonies, the court holds a preliminary hearing for probable cause; if found, the case is bound over to the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas (225 Court St, Elyria) for grand jury indictment and felony arraignment. A county-wide Bond Schedule for Municipal Courts in Lorain County (effective 09/29/2021) provides guidelines.

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

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