Madison County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at Madison County Court of Common Pleas

In Madison County, the initial arraignment and bond determination for both misdemeanor and felony arrests are handled by the Madison County Municipal Court (55 North Oak St., London, OH 43140; phone 740-852-1669). At that arraignment a judge or magistrate sets bond — release on recognizance, or an appearance, cash, or surety bond — to secure the defendant's future appearances. The Madison County Court of Common Pleas (1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140; phone 740-845-1780) is the felony trial court. Felony cases reach Common Pleas after the Municipal Court conducts a preliminary hearing or after a grand jury returns an indictment, at which point the case is bound over. The Common Pleas judge can review, continue, or modify the bond conditions set earlier. Bond amounts are based on factors such as the seriousness of the charge, flight risk, and community safety. Confirm hearing dates and bond status through the Clerk of Courts case search or by contacting the court directly.