8th Circuit Court of Ionia County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 8th Circuit Court of Ionia County (Ionia County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 8th Circuit Court of Ionia County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 8th Circuit Court of Ionia County

In Ionia County, felony cases do not begin in the 8th Circuit Court. The initial arraignment and the setting of bond occur in the 64-A District Court (100 W. Main St., Ionia, MI 48846), where magistrates and judges may set bail, accept bond, and conduct the preliminary examination in felony matters. The judge or magistrate sets bond conditions and amount considering the charge and circumstances; bond may take the form of cash (full amount), a 10% deposit bond, a surety bond through a licensed bail bondsman, or release on personal recognizance. If, after the preliminary examination, the court finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the 8th Circuit Court for felony trial-level proceedings, including circuit arraignment on the information, pretrial, and trial. The 8th Circuit Court serves both Ionia and Montcalm counties, with judges and staff alternating weekly between the Ionia courthouse and the Montcalm courthouse in Stanton.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 8th Circuit Court of Ionia County?

8th Circuit Court of Ionia County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Ionia County, felony cases do not begin in the 8th Circuit Court. The initial arraignment and the setting of bond occur in the 64-A District Court (100 W. Main St., Ionia, MI 48846), where magistrates and judges may set bail, accept bond, and conduct the preliminary examination in felony matters. The judge or magistrate sets bond conditions and amount considering the charge and circumstances; bond may take the form of cash (full amount), a 10% deposit bond, a surety bond through a licensed bail bondsman, or release on personal recognizance. If, after the preliminary examination, the court finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the 8th Circuit Court for felony trial-level proceedings, including circuit arraignment on the information, pretrial, and trial. The 8th Circuit Court serves both Ionia and Montcalm counties, with judges and staff alternating weekly between the Ionia courthouse and the Montcalm courthouse in Stanton.

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

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