Preble County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Preble County Court of Common Pleas

In Preble County, initial appearances and arraignments for misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and the first appearance on felony charges are generally handled by the Eaton Municipal Court, 1199 Preble Drive, Eaton, OH 45320 (937-456-4941), where a judge sets bond. The Preble County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, 101 East Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320 (937-456-8165), exercises jurisdiction over felony criminal prosecutions. A felony typically moves from Municipal Court to Common Pleas after a preliminary hearing or upon grand jury indictment, at which point the case is bound over. At arraignment in Common Pleas, the defendant enters a plea and the judge reviews and may set or modify bond, considering the charge, criminal history, flight risk, and community safety; bond may be personal recognizance, cash, surety, or a percentage bond. Bond conditions set in Municipal Court generally remain in effect until modified. Confirm specific case status, hearing dates, and bond amounts with the Clerk of Courts or the relevant court directly.

Frequently asked questions

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

Preble County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Preble County, initial appearances and arraignments for misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and the first appearance on felony charges are generally handled by the Eaton Municipal Court, 1199 Preble Drive, Eaton, OH 45320 (937-456-4941), where a judge sets bond. The Preble County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, 101 East Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320 (937-456-8165), exercises jurisdiction over felony criminal prosecutions. A felony typically moves from Municipal Court to Common Pleas after a preliminary hearing or upon grand jury indictment, at which point the case is bound over. At arraignment in Common Pleas, the defendant enters a plea and the judge reviews and may set or modify bond, considering the charge, criminal history, flight risk, and community safety; bond may be personal recognizance, cash, surety, or a percentage bond. Bond conditions set in Municipal Court generally remain in effect until modified. Confirm specific case status, hearing dates, and bond amounts with the Clerk of Courts or the relevant court directly.

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

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