Bail Bonds in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Grand Traverse County
After an arrest in Grand Traverse County, the person is booked into the Grand Traverse County Correctional Facility, operated by the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division at 320 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231-922-4530). The arrested person is then arraigned in the 86th District Court (280 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684; 231-922-4580), where a judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond conditions. Per the 86th District Court, arraignments are held weekday mornings at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom and in-custody arraignments at 1:00 p.m. Misdemeanors are handled through to disposition in the 86th District Court. Felony cases also begin in the 86th District Court for arraignment and a preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the case is bound over to the 13th Circuit Court (328 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684; 231-922-4701) for trial. Michigan courts may set release on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, a 10% (cash) bond, or a full cash/surety bond. Bonds for 86th District Court cases may be paid online via the court's GovPayNow links or in person; confirm exact procedures with the court or jail.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Grand Traverse County court sets bond?
Bond is initially set at arraignment in the 86th District Court, located at 280 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231-922-4580). For felony cases bound over after a preliminary examination, bond may be addressed in the 13th Circuit Court at 328 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231-922-4701).
Where is someone arrested in Grand Traverse County held?
Arrestees are held at the Grand Traverse County Correctional Facility, 320 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684, operated by the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division. For inmate information, call the facility at 231-922-4530 (or after-hours inmate inquiry line 231-922-4531). The county does not publish a public online inmate roster; call the facility directly to confirm custody.