Bail Bonds in Alpena County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Alpena County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Alpena County
After an arrest in Alpena County, the defendant is booked at the Alpena County Sheriff's Office & Jail, 4900 M-32 W, Alpena, MI 49707 (989-354-9830, Option 4). All adult criminal cases — misdemeanor and felony alike — begin with an arraignment in the 88th District Court (719 W Chisholm Street, Suite 3, Alpena), where the judge or magistrate sets bond. Michigan bond types include personal recognizance (release on promise to appear), 10% (deposit 10% of the bond amount), cash/surety, and cash-only bonds. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the 88th District Court from arraignment through sentencing. For felonies, the 88th District Court conducts the arraignment and preliminary examination; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the 26th Circuit Court of Alpena County (720 W Chisholm Street, Suite 1, Alpena) for trial-level felony proceedings. Bond may be posted at the Sheriff's Office at any time, or online via JailATM. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 989-354-9830 to confirm current procedures and bond amount.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Alpena County court sets bond?
All adult criminal proceedings in Alpena County begin in the 88th District Court (719 W Chisholm Street, Suite 3, Alpena, MI 49707), where the judge sets bond at arraignment for both misdemeanors and felonies. Felony cases are later bound over to the 26th Circuit Court of Alpena County (720 W Chisholm Street, Suite 1, Alpena, MI 49707) after a preliminary examination.
Where is someone arrested in Alpena County held?
Arrestees are held at the Alpena County Sheriff's Office & Jail, 4900 M-32 W, Alpena, MI 49707. The booking/jail line is 989-354-9830 (Option 4 for Corrections). Inmate status can be checked through the Sheriff's "Current Inmates" lookup (JailTracker) or by calling the jail.