Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas

In Sandusky County, the initial appearance and first bond determination on most arrests occur in a municipal court — Fremont Municipal Court (323 S. Front St, Fremont; 419-332-1579) for the City of Fremont, Ballville Township and Sandusky Township, and Bellevue Municipal Court for the Bellevue area. Fremont Municipal Court schedules felony arraignments the next court day and may set or review bond. Felony charges are presented to a Sandusky County grand jury; once an indictment is returned, the case is bound over to the Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (100 N. Park Ave, Fremont), where judges preside over felony proceedings. At arraignment the judge sets bond under Ohio Crim.R. 46, considering the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's ties to the community, prior record, flight risk, and danger to the public, and may impose OR, unsecured, cash, 10% deposit, or surety bond with conditions. Case and docket information is available through the Sandusky County Clerk of Courts online record search.

Frequently asked questions

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

Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Sandusky County, the initial appearance and first bond determination on most arrests occur in a municipal court — Fremont Municipal Court (323 S. Front St, Fremont; 419-332-1579) for the City of Fremont, Ballville Township and Sandusky Township, and Bellevue Municipal Court for the Bellevue area. Fremont Municipal Court schedules felony arraignments the next court day and may set or review bond. Felony charges are presented to a Sandusky County grand jury; once an indictment is returned, the case is bound over to the Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (100 N. Park Ave, Fremont), where judges preside over felony proceedings. At arraignment the judge sets bond under Ohio Crim.R. 46, considering the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's ties to the community, prior record, flight risk, and danger to the public, and may impose OR, unsecured, cash, 10% deposit, or surety bond with conditions. Case and docket information is available through the Sandusky County Clerk of Courts online record search.

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

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