23rd Circuit Court of Alcona County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 23rd Circuit Court of Alcona County (Alcona County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 23rd Circuit Court of Alcona County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 23rd Circuit Court of Alcona County

In Alcona County, the initial arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 81st District Court (Alcona County Building, 106 Fifth Street, Harrisville; 989-724-9500), where the judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond. The 81st District Court handles misdemeanors, felony arraignments, and felony preliminary examinations. At the preliminary examination, if the judge finds probable cause that a felony was committed, the case is bound over to the 23rd Circuit Court for trial. The 23rd Circuit Court is the felony trial court for Alcona County (and also Arenac, Iosco, and Oscoda Counties), and it can review, continue, or modify bond conditions after bindover, including at circuit arraignment. Under Michigan Court Rule 6.106, the judge sets bond based on the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, flight risk, and danger to the public, choosing among personal recognizance, unsecured, 10% cash, or cash/surety bonds. Verify hearing dates and bond amounts with the court clerk at 989-724-9410.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 23rd Circuit Court of Alcona County?

23rd Circuit Court of Alcona County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Alcona County, the initial arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 81st District Court (Alcona County Building, 106 Fifth Street, Harrisville; 989-724-9500), where the judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond. The 81st District Court handles misdemeanors, felony arraignments, and felony preliminary examinations. At the preliminary examination, if the judge finds probable cause that a felony was committed, the case is bound over to the 23rd Circuit Court for trial. The 23rd Circuit Court is the felony trial court for Alcona County (and also Arenac, Iosco, and Oscoda Counties), and it can review, continue, or modify bond conditions after bindover, including at circuit arraignment. Under Michigan Court Rule 6.106, the judge sets bond based on the offense, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, flight risk, and danger to the public, choosing among personal recognizance, unsecured, 10% cash, or cash/surety bonds. Verify hearing dates and bond amounts with the court clerk at 989-724-9410.

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

10% of the bail amount, set by the Michigan Dept. of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS).