26th Circuit Court of Alpena County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 26th Circuit Court of Alpena County

In Alpena County, all adult criminal proceedings begin in the 88th District Court (719 W Chisholm Street, Suite 3, Alpena), which conducts both misdemeanor and felony arraignments. At arraignment the judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, weighing factors such as the offense, criminal history, and flight risk; bond may be personal recognizance, 10%, cash/surety, or cash-only. The 88th District Court handles misdemeanors from arraignment through sentencing. For felonies, the District Court holds the arraignment and a preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause that a felony was committed, the case is bound over to the 26th Circuit Court of Alpena County (a multi-county circuit covering Alpena and Montmorency Counties) for further felony proceedings including trial. The Circuit Court may then review or set conditions of bond. Verify current dates and bond details directly with the courts.