Bail Bonds in Houghton County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Houghton County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Houghton County
After an arrest in Houghton County, the person is booked into the Houghton County Corrections Facility, located in the rear of the Sheriff's Office at 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931 (Corrections: 906-482-1742). The defendant is then arraigned in the 97th District Court (401 E. Houghton Ave., 3rd floor), where a judge or magistrate sets bond. Misdemeanors are generally resolved in the district court, while felonies proceed through a preliminary examination in the 97th District Court; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the 12th Circuit Court of Houghton County for trial. Michigan courts may set several bond types: a personal recognizance (PR) bond requiring no money down, a cash bond for the full amount, a 10% bond (a percentage paid to the court), or a surety bond posted through a licensed bail agent. The judge sets conditions based on the charge, flight risk, and public safety. Bond can be posted at the Sheriff's Office; confirm current procedures, amounts, and accepted payment by calling the facility.
Jails & detention facilities in Houghton County
Courts in Houghton County
Frequently asked questions
Which Houghton County court sets bond?
Bond is set at arraignment in the 97th District Court, located on the 3rd floor of the Houghton County Courthouse at 401 E. Houghton Ave., Houghton, MI 49931 (906-482-4980). For felony cases bound over after a preliminary examination, the case proceeds to the 12th Circuit Court of Houghton County at the same address (906-482-5420), which may review or set bond.
Where is someone arrested in Houghton County held?
Arrestees are held at the Houghton County Corrections Facility, located in the rear of the Sheriff's Office at 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931. For inmate and custody questions, call Corrections at 906-482-1742. The facility does not publish an online roster; contact the Sheriff's Office directly for inmate status.