Seneca County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Seneca County Court of Common Pleas

Initial arraignment for misdemeanor and traffic offenses occurs in the Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court (103 E. Market Street, Suite 201, Tiffin; also 213 S. Main Street, Fostoria), where the defendant is advised of their rights and enters a plea, and where bond is initially set. For more serious charges, the municipal court may hold a preliminary hearing to determine probable cause; if probable cause is found, final disposition is heard and determined by the County Common Pleas Court for the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. Felony cases are therefore bound over to the Seneca County Court of Common Pleas after a finding of probable cause or grand jury indictment. At the Common Pleas level, a judge sets or reviews bond type and amount based on the charges, criminal history, and risk factors. Bond may be set as own recognizance, cash, percentage, or surety. Defendants should consult the assigned court for the exact arraignment date, bond conditions, and hearing schedule.

Frequently asked questions

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

Seneca County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. Initial arraignment for misdemeanor and traffic offenses occurs in the Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court (103 E. Market Street, Suite 201, Tiffin; also 213 S. Main Street, Fostoria), where the defendant is advised of their rights and enters a plea, and where bond is initially set. For more serious charges, the municipal court may hold a preliminary hearing to determine probable cause; if probable cause is found, final disposition is heard and determined by the County Common Pleas Court for the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. Felony cases are therefore bound over to the Seneca County Court of Common Pleas after a finding of probable cause or grand jury indictment. At the Common Pleas level, a judge sets or reviews bond type and amount based on the charges, criminal history, and risk factors. Bond may be set as own recognizance, cash, percentage, or surety. Defendants should consult the assigned court for the exact arraignment date, bond conditions, and hearing schedule.

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

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