11th Circuit Court of Alger County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 11th Circuit Court of Alger County

In Alger County, the initial arraignment and bond decision for both misdemeanors and felonies occur in the 93rd District Court (101 Court Street, Munising; 906-387-3879). At arraignment the defendant is informed of the charges, advised of constitutional rights, and the judge sets the amount and conditions of bail. For felonies, the 93rd District Court also conducts the probable cause conference and preliminary examination; if probable cause is found that a felony was committed (or the defendant waives the exam), the case is bound over to the 11th Circuit Court (the felony trial court for Alger County, same courthouse, 906-387-7053). In circuit court the defendant is re-arraigned, given formal notice of the charges, advised of rights, and asked to enter a plea. The circuit judge may review or modify bond. The 11th Circuit Court serves Alger, Schoolcraft, Luce, and Mackinac counties. Michigan bond options include personal recognizance, unsecured appearance bond, 10% cash bond, and full cash or surety bond, with possible conditions of release.