Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas

In Ottawa County, Ohio, the initial arraignment for most arrests and the setting of bond on misdemeanor charges typically occur in the Ottawa County Municipal Court (1860 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton). The Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction and hears and decides serious criminal cases (felonies). For a felony, the case often begins in Municipal Court, where the judge sets an initial bond, and then proceeds to Common Pleas after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment binds the case over. At arraignment in either court, the judge determines whether to release the defendant on a recognizance (own-recognizance) bond, an unsecured bond, or a secured cash or surety bond, weighing the seriousness of the offense, prior record, and risk of flight or danger to the community. Once a felony is bound over, the Common Pleas judge may set, review, or modify bond and conditions of release. Defendants should consult the assigned court or an attorney regarding bond amount and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

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

Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Ottawa County, Ohio, the initial arraignment for most arrests and the setting of bond on misdemeanor charges typically occur in the Ottawa County Municipal Court (1860 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton). The Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction and hears and decides serious criminal cases (felonies). For a felony, the case often begins in Municipal Court, where the judge sets an initial bond, and then proceeds to Common Pleas after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment binds the case over. At arraignment in either court, the judge determines whether to release the defendant on a recognizance (own-recognizance) bond, an unsecured bond, or a secured cash or surety bond, weighing the seriousness of the offense, prior record, and risk of flight or danger to the community. Once a felony is bound over, the Common Pleas judge may set, review, or modify bond and conditions of release. Defendants should consult the assigned court or an attorney regarding bond amount and conditions.

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

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