29th Circuit Court of Gratiot County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 29th Circuit Court of Gratiot County

In Gratiot County, the initial arraignment and the setting of bond take place in the 65B District Court (245 E Newark Street, Ithaca, 989-875-5240), which handles arraignments and preliminary examinations for both misdemeanors and felonies. At arraignment, the judge or magistrate informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond, considering factors such as the seriousness of the offense, prior record, ties to the community, and flight or public-safety risk. Michigan bond may be ordered as personal recognizance, an unsecured (10%) bond, a cash bond, or a surety bond through a licensed bail agent. For felony charges, the 65B District Court conducts a preliminary examination to determine whether there is probable cause; if so, the case is bound over to the 29th Circuit Court (214 E Center Street, Ithaca, 989-875-5224), which serves both Gratiot and Clinton counties and handles felony trials, pleas, and sentencing. The Circuit Court may review or modify bond conditions after a case is bound over.