23rd Circuit Court of Iosco County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 23rd Circuit Court of Iosco County

In Iosco County, criminal cases generally begin with an initial arraignment in the 81st District Court in the Iosco County Building at 422 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, where a judge or magistrate advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond. The judge weighs factors such as the seriousness of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk in setting a personal recognizance, cash, 10%, or surety bond. Misdemeanors are completed in the 81st District Court. For felonies, the 81st District Court conducts the preliminary examination; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the 23rd Circuit Court, the felony trial court that serves Iosco County (and also Alcona, Arenac, and Oscoda counties). After bind-over, a 23rd Circuit Court judge handles the circuit arraignment on the information, pretrial proceedings, trial, and may review, continue, or modify the bond set in district court. Bond amounts can be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office at 989-362-6164.