Mercer County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Mercer County Court of Common Pleas

In Mercer County, the initial appearance and arraignment for most arrests, and the first appearance on felony charges, take place in the Celina Municipal Court (202 N Main St, Celina), where a judge sets the initial bond. Felony cases are then bound over to the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas (101 North Main St, Room 301, Celina) following a preliminary hearing or a grand jury indictment. At the Common Pleas level, the judge sets or reviews bond at arraignment, considering factors such as the seriousness of the charge, the defendant's ties to the community, prior record, and risk of flight. Ohio judges may release a defendant on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, a cash bond, or a surety bond through a licensed bondsman, and may impose conditions of release. Bond can be modified later by motion. Felony case records can be searched through the county's online CourtView portal.

Frequently asked questions

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

Mercer County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Mercer County, the initial appearance and arraignment for most arrests, and the first appearance on felony charges, take place in the Celina Municipal Court (202 N Main St, Celina), where a judge sets the initial bond. Felony cases are then bound over to the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas (101 North Main St, Room 301, Celina) following a preliminary hearing or a grand jury indictment. At the Common Pleas level, the judge sets or reviews bond at arraignment, considering factors such as the seriousness of the charge, the defendant's ties to the community, prior record, and risk of flight. Ohio judges may release a defendant on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, a cash bond, or a surety bond through a licensed bondsman, and may impose conditions of release. Bond can be modified later by motion. Felony case records can be searched through the county's online CourtView portal.

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

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