Union County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at Union County Court of Common Pleas

In Union County, a defendant's first appearance and initial bond are typically handled by the Marysville Municipal Court (1250 W. 5th Street, Marysville, OH 43040; 937-644-9102), which has jurisdiction over misdemeanor and traffic offenses countywide and conducts initial appearances on felony complaints. For felonies, the case proceeds through a preliminary hearing and/or grand jury review; once the grand jury returns an indictment, the case is bound over to the Union County Court of Common Pleas (215 West Fifth Street, Marysville, OH 43040), which has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases. At Common Pleas arraignment, the judge enters a plea and sets or reviews bond, weighing the seriousness of the charge, the defendant's record, ties to the community, and risk of flight or danger. Bond may take the form of recognizance, cash, surety, or a percentage deposit at the court's discretion. The Clerk of Courts maintains the official record; case status can be checked through the county's online records search.