56th Circuit Court of Eaton County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 56th Circuit Court of Eaton County (Eaton County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 56th Circuit Court of Eaton County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 56th Circuit Court of Eaton County

In Eaton County, the initial arraignment and the first setting of bond in a criminal case occur in the 56A District Court (1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte; 517-543-7520), which handles all adult misdemeanors punishable by up to one year as well as the early stages of felony cases. At arraignment, the District Court judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, weighing factors such as the seriousness of the offense, prior record, ties to the community, and risk of flight or danger. For felony charges, the 56A District Court conducts a preliminary examination to determine whether probable cause exists; if so, the case is bound over to the 56th Circuit Court, which has jurisdiction over felony criminal trials, civil matters over $25,000, family, and appellate cases. The Circuit Court judge may review or modify bond conditions after bindover. Case information can be searched through the Eaton County Public Case Search portal.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 56th Circuit Court of Eaton County?

56th Circuit Court of Eaton County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Eaton County, the initial arraignment and the first setting of bond in a criminal case occur in the 56A District Court (1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte; 517-543-7520), which handles all adult misdemeanors punishable by up to one year as well as the early stages of felony cases. At arraignment, the District Court judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, weighing factors such as the seriousness of the offense, prior record, ties to the community, and risk of flight or danger. For felony charges, the 56A District Court conducts a preliminary examination to determine whether probable cause exists; if so, the case is bound over to the 56th Circuit Court, which has jurisdiction over felony criminal trials, civil matters over $25,000, family, and appellate cases. The Circuit Court judge may review or modify bond conditions after bindover. Case information can be searched through the Eaton County Public Case Search portal.

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

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