Bail Bonds in Keweenaw County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Keweenaw County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Keweenaw County
When someone is arrested in Keweenaw County, they are booked by the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office. Keweenaw County operates only a short-term (72-hour) lockup and does NOT run a full jail, so anyone held longer than 72 hours is transferred to the Houghton County Corrections Facility in Houghton, which houses Keweenaw inmates on a contract basis when beds are available. After booking, the arrestee is arraigned in the 97th District Court (which serves Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties), where a judge or magistrate sets bond. For misdemeanors, the 97th District Court handles the case through disposition. For felonies, the 97th District holds the arraignment and a preliminary examination; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the 12th Circuit Court (which serves the same three counties) for trial. Michigan courts may set several bond types: personal recognizance (release on a promise to appear), 10% cash bond, full cash bond, or surety bond posted through a licensed bail agent. Bond may be denied or set high for serious charges. Contact the holding facility and court to confirm the amount and accepted payment methods. (Keweenaw is Michigan's least-populous county.)
Jails & detention facilities in Keweenaw County
Courts in Keweenaw County
Frequently asked questions
Which Keweenaw County court sets bond?
The 97th District Court, which serves Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties, sets bond at arraignment for both misdemeanors and felonies. Its Keweenaw location is at the county courthouse in Eagle River. Felonies are later bound over to the 12th Circuit Court.
Where is someone arrested in Keweenaw County held?
Keweenaw County runs only a 72-hour lockup, not a full jail. Anyone detained longer is transferred to the Houghton County Corrections Facility at 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931, which houses Keweenaw County inmates by contract when beds are available. For inmate questions call 906-482-1742.