Bail Bonds in Berrien County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Berrien County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Berrien County
A person arrested in Berrien County is booked into the Berrien County Jail at 919 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269-983-7141, ext. 7777), operated by the Berrien County Sheriff's Office. After booking, the defendant is arraigned in the 5th District Court, which handles initial arraignments and sets bond for both misdemeanors and felonies. At arraignment the judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond conditions. Michigan courts may set bond as a personal recognizance (PR) bond (release on promise to appear), a cash bond, a 10% bond (deposit a portion of the full amount), or a surety bond (posted through a licensed bail agent). Misdemeanors are typically resolved entirely in the 5th District Court. Felony cases proceed through a probable-cause conference and a preliminary examination in the 5th District Court; if the judge finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the Berrien County Trial Court (2nd Circuit) for further felony proceedings. Bond can be reviewed and modified at later hearings.
Jails & detention facilities in Berrien County
Courts in Berrien County
Frequently asked questions
Which Berrien County court sets bond?
Bond is initially set at arraignment in the 5th District Court, which sits at the Berrien County Courthouse, 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085, and at the South County Building, 1205 N. Front Street, Niles, MI 49120. Felony cases are later handled by the Berrien County Trial Court (2nd Circuit) at the same St. Joseph courthouse after bindover.
Where is someone arrested in Berrien County held?
Arrestees are held at the Berrien County Jail, 919 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085, run by the Berrien County Sheriff's Office. The booking/jail line is 269-983-7141, ext. 7777. Inmates can be located using the official Berrien County Inmate Lookup Tool at iml.berriencounty.org/IML.