Bail Bonds in Branch County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Branch County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Branch County
After an arrest in Branch County, the person is booked into the Branch County Jail, operated by the Branch County Sheriff's Office at 379 Keith Wilhelm Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036 (517-278-2325, staffed 24/7). Initial arraignment is held in the 3-A District Court (31 Division St., Coldwater, MI 49036), where a magistrate or judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond. Michigan courts may set a personal recognizance bond (release on a promise to appear), an unsecured/10% bond, or a cash/surety bond requiring cash, a money order, or a licensed bail bondsman. Misdemeanors are generally resolved entirely in the 3-A District Court. For felonies, the District Court handles the arraignment and a preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the case is bound over to the 15th Circuit Court of Branch County (also at 31 Division St.), which has jurisdiction over felony trials and sentencing. Bond conditions set at arraignment carry forward and may be reviewed by either court.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Branch County court sets bond?
Bond is initially set at arraignment in the 3-A District Court, located in the Branch County Courthouse at 31 Division St., Coldwater, MI 49036 (517-279-4328). Felony cases are bound over after a preliminary examination to the 15th Circuit Court of Branch County at the same address (517-279-4304), which can also review or modify bond.
Where is someone arrested in Branch County held?
Arrestees are held at the Branch County Jail, run by the Branch County Sheriff's Office at 379 Keith Wilhelm Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036, reachable 24 hours a day at 517-278-2325. You can check whether someone is in custody through Michigan VINE (VINELink) at vinelink.com or by calling the jail directly.