Williams County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

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

After arraignment at Williams County Court of Common Pleas

In Williams County, the initial appearance and arraignment for most arrests, including the first appearance on felony charges, takes place in Bryan Municipal Court (Williams County Municipal Court) at 1399 East High Street, Bryan, where a judge sets bond and conditions of release. Bryan Municipal Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases for all of Williams County and conducts preliminary matters on felonies. Felony cases proceed by preliminary hearing or grand jury; once a defendant is indicted, the felony case is bound over to the Williams County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, at One Courthouse Square in Bryan. At Common Pleas, the defendant is arraigned on the indictment and the judge may set, continue, or modify bond. In setting bond, the judge weighs the seriousness of the charge, flight risk, prior record, and public safety, and may order a recognizance, cash, surety, or 10% bond with conditions. Case status can be checked through the Common Pleas online records search.

Frequently asked questions

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

Williams County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Williams County, the initial appearance and arraignment for most arrests, including the first appearance on felony charges, takes place in Bryan Municipal Court (Williams County Municipal Court) at 1399 East High Street, Bryan, where a judge sets bond and conditions of release. Bryan Municipal Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases for all of Williams County and conducts preliminary matters on felonies. Felony cases proceed by preliminary hearing or grand jury; once a defendant is indicted, the felony case is bound over to the Williams County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, at One Courthouse Square in Bryan. At Common Pleas, the defendant is arraigned on the indictment and the judge may set, continue, or modify bond. In setting bond, the judge weighs the seriousness of the charge, flight risk, prior record, and public safety, and may order a recognizance, cash, surety, or 10% bond with conditions. Case status can be checked through the Common Pleas online records search.

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

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