18th Circuit Court of Bay County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 18th Circuit Court of Bay County (Bay County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 18th Circuit Court of Bay County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 18th Circuit Court of Bay County

In Bay County, the initial arraignment and the first bond determination occur in the 74th District Court (1230 Washington Avenue, Bay City), not in the Circuit Court. The District Court handles misdemeanors through disposition and conducts the arraignment, bond setting, and preliminary examination for felony charges. At arraignment, the judge or magistrate informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond, considering the offense, criminal history, flight risk, and public safety under Michigan Court Rule 6.106; bond may be personal recognizance, unsecured, cash, or surety. If a felony defendant is bound over after the preliminary examination establishes probable cause, the case is transferred to the 18th Circuit Court, which is the trial court of general jurisdiction for felony criminal cases in Bay County. The Circuit Court then conducts the circuit arraignment, pretrial proceedings, trial, and sentencing, and may review or modify bond conditions. The 18th Circuit Court is located at 1230 Washington Avenue, Suite 725, Bay City, MI 48708.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 18th Circuit Court of Bay County?

18th Circuit Court of Bay County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Bay County, the initial arraignment and the first bond determination occur in the 74th District Court (1230 Washington Avenue, Bay City), not in the Circuit Court. The District Court handles misdemeanors through disposition and conducts the arraignment, bond setting, and preliminary examination for felony charges. At arraignment, the judge or magistrate informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond, considering the offense, criminal history, flight risk, and public safety under Michigan Court Rule 6.106; bond may be personal recognizance, unsecured, cash, or surety. If a felony defendant is bound over after the preliminary examination establishes probable cause, the case is transferred to the 18th Circuit Court, which is the trial court of general jurisdiction for felony criminal cases in Bay County. The Circuit Court then conducts the circuit arraignment, pretrial proceedings, trial, and sentencing, and may review or modify bond conditions. The 18th Circuit Court is located at 1230 Washington Avenue, Suite 725, Bay City, MI 48708.

What does a bail bond cost for a Bay County case?

10% of the bail amount, set by the Michigan Dept. of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS).