13th Circuit Court of Antrim County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 13th Circuit Court of Antrim County

In Antrim County, a defendant's initial arraignment and the first setting of bond occur in the 86th District Court (205 E. Cayuga, Bellaire, 231-533-6441), which serves Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau counties. At arraignment the judge or magistrate informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond, choosing among Michigan's options: personal recognizance (PR), cash, 10% deposit, or surety bond, with conditions based on flight risk, public safety, and community ties. For misdemeanors, the 86th District Court generally retains the case through disposition. For felonies, the District Court holds a probable-cause conference and a preliminary examination; if probable cause is established, the defendant is bound over to the 13th Circuit Court (205 E. Cayuga, Bellaire, 231-533-6353), the felony trial court for the same three counties. At Circuit Court, the judge may review, continue, or modify the bond at a subsequent arraignment on the information. Bond amounts and conditions are at the court's discretion; confirm specifics with the relevant court clerk.