1st Circuit Court of Hillsdale County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 1st Circuit Court of Hillsdale County (Hillsdale County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 1st Circuit Court of Hillsdale County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 1st Circuit Court of Hillsdale County

In Hillsdale County, a person's initial arraignment and the first setting of bond occur in the 2B District Court (Hillsdale County Courthouse Annex, 49 N. Howell St., 517-437-7329), not in the circuit court. At arraignment, the district court judge informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond, which may be a personal recognizance (PR), cash, 10 percent, or surety bond under Michigan practice, considering the offense, criminal history, and likelihood of appearance. Misdemeanors are typically resolved within the district court. For felony charges, the district court holds a preliminary examination to determine whether there is probable cause; if so, the case is bound over to the 1st Judicial Circuit Court (29 N. Howell St., Room 6, Hillsdale, MI 49242, 517-437-4321), which presides over felony criminal cases. The circuit court may review, continue, or modify bond conditions as the felony case proceeds. Confirm hearing dates, bond amounts, and conditions directly with the relevant court.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 1st Circuit Court of Hillsdale County?

1st Circuit Court of Hillsdale County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Hillsdale County, a person's initial arraignment and the first setting of bond occur in the 2B District Court (Hillsdale County Courthouse Annex, 49 N. Howell St., 517-437-7329), not in the circuit court. At arraignment, the district court judge informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond, which may be a personal recognizance (PR), cash, 10 percent, or surety bond under Michigan practice, considering the offense, criminal history, and likelihood of appearance. Misdemeanors are typically resolved within the district court. For felony charges, the district court holds a preliminary examination to determine whether there is probable cause; if so, the case is bound over to the 1st Judicial Circuit Court (29 N. Howell St., Room 6, Hillsdale, MI 49242, 517-437-4321), which presides over felony criminal cases. The circuit court may review, continue, or modify bond conditions as the felony case proceeds. Confirm hearing dates, bond amounts, and conditions directly with the relevant court.

What does a bail bond cost for a Hillsdale County case?

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