Dayton Municipal Court Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at Dayton Municipal Court (City of Dayton), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Dayton Municipal Court sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at Dayton Municipal Court

The Dayton Municipal Court (301 W. Third St., clerk hours 8:00am–4:30pm M–F) has five judges and two full-time magistrates; the magistrates preside over initial appearances, where the defendant is advised of charges and the court sets bond. Defendants held at the Montgomery County Jail may appear for arraignment by video. The court handles misdemeanors/traffic and the initial appearance for felonies; felony cases are bound over to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court (General Division) and proceed through the grand jury. Failure-to-appear defendants report to Room 401, fourth floor, 8:15–9:00am M–F.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at Dayton Municipal Court?

Dayton Municipal Court sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. The Dayton Municipal Court (301 W. Third St., clerk hours 8:00am–4:30pm M–F) has five judges and two full-time magistrates; the magistrates preside over initial appearances, where the defendant is advised of charges and the court sets bond. Defendants held at the Montgomery County Jail may appear for arraignment by video. The court handles misdemeanors/traffic and the initial appearance for felonies; felony cases are bound over to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court (General Division) and proceed through the grand jury. Failure-to-appear defendants report to Room 401, fourth floor, 8:15–9:00am M–F.

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

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