13th Circuit Court of Grand Traverse County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 13th Circuit Court of Grand Traverse County (Grand Traverse County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 13th Circuit Court of Grand Traverse County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 13th Circuit Court of Grand Traverse County

In Grand Traverse County, a criminal case begins with arraignment in the 86th District Court (280 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684; 231-922-4580), where, per the court, arraignments are held weekday mornings at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom and in-custody arraignments at 1:00 p.m. At arraignment the defendant is advised of the charges and a judge or magistrate sets bond conditions, which under Michigan practice may include release on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, a 10% cash bond, or a full cash or surety bond. Misdemeanors remain in the 86th District Court through disposition. For felonies, the 86th District Court also conducts a preliminary examination to determine whether there is probable cause that a felony was committed. If the judge finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the 13th Circuit Court (328 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684; 231-922-4701), which has jurisdiction over felony criminal trials. The Circuit Court may then review or modify bond. Case records can be searched through the county's online criminal records system.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 13th Circuit Court of Grand Traverse County?

13th Circuit Court of Grand Traverse County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Grand Traverse County, a criminal case begins with arraignment in the 86th District Court (280 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684; 231-922-4580), where, per the court, arraignments are held weekday mornings at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom and in-custody arraignments at 1:00 p.m. At arraignment the defendant is advised of the charges and a judge or magistrate sets bond conditions, which under Michigan practice may include release on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, a 10% cash bond, or a full cash or surety bond. Misdemeanors remain in the 86th District Court through disposition. For felonies, the 86th District Court also conducts a preliminary examination to determine whether there is probable cause that a felony was committed. If the judge finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the 13th Circuit Court (328 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684; 231-922-4701), which has jurisdiction over felony criminal trials. The Circuit Court may then review or modify bond. Case records can be searched through the county's online criminal records system.

What does a bail bond cost for a Grand Traverse County case?

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