Bail Bonds in Hillsdale County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Hillsdale County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Hillsdale County
After an arrest in Hillsdale County, the person is booked into the Hillsdale County Jail, 165 W. Fayette Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242 (Sheriff's Office: 517-437-7317). At arraignment, a judge of the 2B District Court (Hillsdale County Courthouse Annex, 49 N. Howell St.) advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond. Under Michigan practice, a judge may grant a personal recognizance (PR) bond, a cash bond, a 10 percent (cash/surety) bond, or a full cash or surety bond, depending on the offense and risk factors. Misdemeanors are generally handled through to resolution in the district court. For felonies, the district court conducts a preliminary examination; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the 1st Judicial Circuit Court (29 N. Howell St., Room 6), which handles felony criminal proceedings. Once bond is set, it may be posted at the jail; the Sheriff's Office also accepts bond payment online through eXpressAccount or by phone. Always confirm the exact bond amount, conditions, and accepted payment methods with the jail or court before posting.
Jails & detention facilities in Hillsdale County
Courts in Hillsdale County
Frequently asked questions
Which Hillsdale County court sets bond?
Bond is initially set at arraignment in the 2B District Court, located in the Hillsdale County Courthouse Annex at 49 N. Howell St., Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517-437-7329). For felony cases bound over after a preliminary examination, proceedings continue in the 1st Judicial Circuit Court at 29 N. Howell St., Room 6, Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517-437-4321), where bond may also be addressed.
Where is someone arrested in Hillsdale County held?
Individuals arrested in Hillsdale County are held at the Hillsdale County Jail, 165 W. Fayette Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242, operated by the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office (517-437-7317). Inmate booking information can be viewed online through the Sheriff's JailTracker system.