12th Circuit Court of Houghton County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 12th Circuit Court of Houghton County (Houghton County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 12th Circuit Court of Houghton County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 12th Circuit Court of Houghton County

In Houghton County, the initial arraignment and the first bond determination occur in the 97th District Court (401 E. Houghton Ave., 3rd floor; 906-482-4980), which handles arraignments, pre-trials, and preliminary examinations. At arraignment, the judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, weighing the seriousness of the offense, criminal history, flight risk, and community safety. Bond may be a personal recognizance (PR), cash, 10%, or surety bond. For felony charges, the 97th District Court conducts a preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause that a felony was committed, the case is bound over to the 12th Circuit Court of Houghton County. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases and serious "high court" misdemeanors and may review, continue, or modify bond conditions as the case proceeds toward trial. Specific bond amounts and conditions are set on a case-by-case basis; consult the court or the MiCourt case search for case status.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 12th Circuit Court of Houghton County?

12th Circuit Court of Houghton County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Houghton County, the initial arraignment and the first bond determination occur in the 97th District Court (401 E. Houghton Ave., 3rd floor; 906-482-4980), which handles arraignments, pre-trials, and preliminary examinations. At arraignment, the judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond, weighing the seriousness of the offense, criminal history, flight risk, and community safety. Bond may be a personal recognizance (PR), cash, 10%, or surety bond. For felony charges, the 97th District Court conducts a preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause that a felony was committed, the case is bound over to the 12th Circuit Court of Houghton County. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases and serious "high court" misdemeanors and may review, continue, or modify bond conditions as the case proceeds toward trial. Specific bond amounts and conditions are set on a case-by-case basis; consult the court or the MiCourt case search for case status.

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

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