55th Circuit Court of Clare County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 55th Circuit Court of Clare County

In Clare County the initial criminal arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 80th District Court (Clare location, 225 W Main, Harrison; 989-539-7173), which serves Clare and Gladwin Counties. For misdemeanors, the District Court retains the case. For felonies, the District Court arraigns the defendant, sets initial bond, and conducts a preliminary examination; if probable cause is found the case is bound over to the 55th Circuit Court, the felony trial court of general jurisdiction for Clare and Gladwin Counties, located at the same Harrison courthouse, 225 W Main. When setting bond, the judge or magistrate weighs the charge, the defendant's criminal history, flight risk, and danger to the community, and under Michigan court rules may grant release on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, a 10% cash deposit, or a full cash/surety bond, with possible conditions. The Circuit Court can review and modify bond after bindover. Confirm hearing dates and bond status through the court or the statewide case search.