Pike County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Pike County Court of Common Pleas

In Pike County, Ohio, a defendant's initial arraignment, bond hearing, and preliminary felony proceedings are typically handled by the Pike County Court (county/municipal court), 230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 900, Waverly, OH 45690 (740-947-4003). At arraignment the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond under Rule 46 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, applying the court's published bond schedule and considering the offense degree, flight risk, and community safety. For misdemeanor and traffic cases, the Pike County Court retains jurisdiction through resolution. For felonies, the case proceeds through a preliminary hearing and grand jury; once an indictment is returned, the felony case is bound over to the Pike County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (100 East Second Street, Waverly, OH 45690; 740-947-2212), presided over by the resident judge. The Common Pleas court then handles arraignment on the indictment, may review or modify bond, and conducts all subsequent felony proceedings including trial and sentencing. Recognized bonds include own-recognizance, 10%, cash, and surety bonds; a $25 surcharge applies to surety, cash, and 10% bonds.

Frequently asked questions

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

Pike County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Pike County, Ohio, a defendant's initial arraignment, bond hearing, and preliminary felony proceedings are typically handled by the Pike County Court (county/municipal court), 230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 900, Waverly, OH 45690 (740-947-4003). At arraignment the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond under Rule 46 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, applying the court's published bond schedule and considering the offense degree, flight risk, and community safety. For misdemeanor and traffic cases, the Pike County Court retains jurisdiction through resolution. For felonies, the case proceeds through a preliminary hearing and grand jury; once an indictment is returned, the felony case is bound over to the Pike County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (100 East Second Street, Waverly, OH 45690; 740-947-2212), presided over by the resident judge. The Common Pleas court then handles arraignment on the indictment, may review or modify bond, and conducts all subsequent felony proceedings including trial and sentencing. Recognized bonds include own-recognizance, 10%, cash, and surety bonds; a $25 surcharge applies to surety, cash, and 10% bonds.

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

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