Vermilion Municipal Court
Bond & Waiver Schedules
Waiver Schedule
Effective: January 2, 2014
| Offense | Waiver |
|---|---|
| Speed Over the Limit | |
| 0 - 10 MPH | $130.00 |
| 11 - 19 MPH | $155.00 |
| 20 MPH and above may post bond of $245.00 - All 3rd offense or more speed within a 12 month period must appear in Court | |
| Accidents | |
| 1 Vehicle with Insurance | $170.00 |
| 2 Vehicles with Insurance | $195.00 |
| No waiver permitted on offense without insurance. | |
| $155.00 Waivers | |
| No Personal Floatation Device | |
| No Fishing License | |
| Wake Violation | |
| All Minor Misdemeanors not listed above including criminal cases. | |
| $125.00 Waivers | |
| Seat Belt/Operator | |
| $135.00 Waivers | |
| Red Light and Stop Sign Violations | |
| Expired Registration | |
| Expired Operator License | |
| $115.00 Waivers | |
| Seat Belt/Passenger | |
| The Following Minor Misdemeanor Offenses are Not Waiverable | |
| Passing School Bus | |
| Speeding in School Zone | |
| 3rd Speed or More Within 12 Month Period | |
| All Speeding Offenses of 20 MPH or More Over Speed Limit | |
| No Operator's License | |
| Reckless Operation | |
| Accident Without Insurance | |
| Parking In Handicap Space | |
| Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle | |
| Railroad Crossing When Lights Flashing/Gates Are Down | |
| Disorderly Conduct/Disorderly Conduct Intoxicated | |
| All minor misdemeanors for traffic or criminal cases not listed above are $155.00 | |
Bond Schedule
Effective May 1, 2016
| Offense | Bond |
|---|---|
| MM | $245.00 (NO 10%) |
| M-4 | $2,500.00 |
| M-3 | $3,000.00 |
| M-2 | $4,000.00 |
| M-1 | $5,000.00 |
| F-5 | $7,500.00 |
| F-4 | $10,000.00 |
| F-3 | $15,000.00 |
| F-2 | $25,000.00 |
| F-1 | $50,000.00 |
| OVI Offenses | |
| OVI 1st & 2nd In 6 Years | $5,000.00 |
| OVI 3rd In 6 Years | $10,000.00 |
| OVI 4th In 6 Years | $12,000.00 |
| Unclassified Misdemeanor | |
| Driving Under Suspension Offenses | $2,500.00 |
If an individual is not released on a personal recognizance bond then, unless otherwise ordered by Court, all bonds are Cash, Surety or 10%.
All bonds can be posted at the Vermilion Municipal Court during normal business hours. Bonds may be posted when the VMC is closed at:
5791 Liberty Avenue
Vermilion, Ohio
(440) 204-2499
All bench warrants will have the bond listed on the warrant.
A $25.00 state surcharge (bond fee) shall be collected on all bonds.
As a condition of bond for offenders who commit felony offenses and certain specified misdemeanors, the accused must submit to collection of a DNA specimen pursuant to O.R.C. 2901.07(B)(1).
The Judge will determine bond in the following cases:
- Felony charges not listed above
- Domestic Violence