Bail Bonds in Bay City, Michigan — 24/7

Arrested in Bay City, Michigan? The Bail Bond Center posts bail 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Bay City arrests are booked into the Bay County jail; the premium is 10% of the bail amount.

How bail works after a Bay City arrest

When someone is arrested in Bay City, the Bay City Department of Public Safety (the consolidated police/fire agency at 301 Washington Avenue) handles the initial arrest and booking. Because Bay City is the Bay County seat, arrestees are transported to the Bay County Jail at the Law Enforcement Center, 503 Third Street, operated by the Bay County Sheriff. The first court appearance, arraignment, takes place at the 74th District Court (1230 Washington Avenue), which handles all misdemeanors, sets bond, and conducts preliminary exams for Bay County. Felony cases are bound over to the 18th Circuit Court, located in the same Bay County Court Facility, for trial. Michigan judges may set a personal recognizance (PR) bond, a 10% cash bond, a full cash bond, or a surety bond posted through a licensed bail bondsman. A surety bond lets families pay a percentage premium so a bondsman posts the full amount, securing release without paying the entire bail in cash. Bonds can usually be posted around the clock at the Bay County Jail once the amount is set. Because Bay City and the county courts sit within blocks of each other downtown, the arrest-to-release process is centralized along Washington and Third Streets.

74th District Court (Bay City arraignments)

Misdemeanor and city charges from a Bay City arrest are arraigned at 74th District Court, 1230 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708 (989-895-4232). Felony charges are bound over to the Bay County felony court. Case lookup: Bay City court records.

Areas we serve in Bay City

Serving all of Bay City including downtown along the Saginaw River near Wenonah Park, the Uptown Bay City district just south of the Veterans Memorial Bridge, the Water Street antique district, and the Midland Street commercial area on the west side.

Frequently asked questions

Who do I call to bail someone out in Bay City?

Call a licensed Michigan bail bondsman to post a surety bond at the Bay County Jail once a bond amount has been set at arraignment. You can reach a local agent anytime at 877-968-9255 for help with Bay City and Bay County arrests.

Which court handles Bay City arrests?

Misdemeanor arrests and all arraignments go through the 74th District Court at 1230 Washington Avenue in Bay City, which serves all of Bay County. Felony charges are bound over to the 18th Circuit Court in the same Bay County Court Facility.