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

If a defendant was arraigned at 55th Circuit Court of Gladwin County (Gladwin County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 55th Circuit Court of Gladwin County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 55th Circuit Court of Gladwin County

In Gladwin County, the initial arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 80th District Court (401 W. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, MI 48624; 989-426-9207), which handles misdemeanor cases and the early stages of felony cases. At arraignment, the judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, weighing factors such as the seriousness of the offense, flight risk, and public safety; bond may take the form of a personal recognizance bond, an unsecured appearance bond, a 10% bond, or a full cash/surety bond. For felonies, the District Court holds a probable-cause conference and preliminary examination. If the court finds probable cause, the felony is bound over to the 55th Circuit Court (401 W. Cedar Ave.; 989-426-7351), which presides over felony trials and may review, continue, or modify the bond set at the District Court level. The 55th Circuit Court is shared between Clare and Gladwin Counties. Confirm hearing dates and any bond conditions through the court or MiCOURT case search.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 55th Circuit Court of Gladwin County?

55th Circuit Court of Gladwin County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Gladwin County, the initial arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 80th District Court (401 W. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, MI 48624; 989-426-9207), which handles misdemeanor cases and the early stages of felony cases. At arraignment, the judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, weighing factors such as the seriousness of the offense, flight risk, and public safety; bond may take the form of a personal recognizance bond, an unsecured appearance bond, a 10% bond, or a full cash/surety bond. For felonies, the District Court holds a probable-cause conference and preliminary examination. If the court finds probable cause, the felony is bound over to the 55th Circuit Court (401 W. Cedar Ave.; 989-426-7351), which presides over felony trials and may review, continue, or modify the bond set at the District Court level. The 55th Circuit Court is shared between Clare and Gladwin Counties. Confirm hearing dates and any bond conditions through the court or MiCOURT case search.

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

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