Bail Bonds in Grand Rapids, Michigan — 24/7

Arrested in Grand Rapids, Michigan? The Bail Bond Center posts bail 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Grand Rapids arrests are booked into the Kent County jail; the premium is 10% of the bail amount.

How bail works after a Grand Rapids arrest

When the Grand Rapids Police Department makes an arrest within the city, the person is transported to the Kent County Correctional Facility at 703 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, which is operated by the Kent County Sheriff and serves as the county's central booking jail. After booking, the arrested person is arraigned at the 61st District Court, housed in the Kent County Courthouse (Hall of Justice) at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The district court handles misdemeanor cases and the initial arraignment and preliminary examination for felonies; felony cases are then bound over to the 17th Circuit Court for Kent County, located in the same building, for trial. At arraignment, a judge or magistrate sets bond. Michigan courts may grant a personal recognizance (PR) bond requiring no money down, a 10% bond (pay 10% of the bond amount to the court), a cash bond (full amount), or a surety bond posted through a licensed bail bond agent. Conditions and amounts depend on the charge, criminal history, and flight risk.

61st District Court (Grand Rapids arraignments)

Misdemeanor and city charges from a Grand Rapids arrest are arraigned at 61st District Court, 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616-632-5700). Felony charges are bound over to the Kent County felony court. Case lookup: Grand Rapids court records.

Areas we serve in Grand Rapids

Serves downtown Grand Rapids and surrounding neighborhoods including Heritage Hill, Eastown, Heartside, Creston, and the West Side, near landmarks such as Monroe Center, the Grand River, Van Andel Arena, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.

Frequently asked questions

Who do I call to bail someone out in Grand Rapids?

Start by confirming the person is held at the Kent County Correctional Facility, 703 Ball Avenue NE, by calling the jail's inmate information line at 616-632-6300. Once a bond amount is set at arraignment, you can post a cash or 10% bond directly with the court, or contact The Bail Bond Center 24/7 at 877-968-9255 to post a surety bond.

Which court handles Grand Rapids arrests?

Arraignments and misdemeanor cases for Grand Rapids arrests are handled by the 61st District Court at the Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Felony charges receive their initial arraignment and preliminary exam there, then are bound over to the 17th Circuit Court for Kent County in the same downtown courthouse.