Bail Bonds in Lake County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Lake County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Lake County
A person arrested in Lake County is booked into the Lake County Jail, operated by the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 1153 Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, MI 49304 (jail/booking line 231-745-6201). After booking, the accused is arraigned in the 78th District Court (800 10th Street, Baldwin), where the judge or magistrate advises the charges and sets bond. Michigan courts may set several bond types: a personal recognizance (PR) bond requiring no money down, a 10% bond (deposit 10% of the face amount with the court), a full cash bond, or a surety bond posted through a licensed bail agent. Misdemeanors are generally resolved in the 78th District Court. For felonies, the district court holds a probable-cause conference and preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the case is bound over to the 51st Circuit Court (shared by Lake and Mason Counties) at 800 10th Street, Baldwin, for arraignment on the information, further proceedings, and trial. Bond can be reviewed or modified by the court at later hearings. Confirm exact bond amounts and posting procedures directly with the court or jail. (This is Lake County, Michigan — Baldwin — not Lake County, Ohio.)
Jails & detention facilities in Lake County
Courts in Lake County
Frequently asked questions
Which Lake County (Michigan) court sets bond?
Initial bond is set at arraignment in the 78th District Court, located in the Lake County Courthouse at 800 10th Street, Baldwin, MI 49304 (231-745-4614). Felony cases are later handled by the 51st Circuit Court (which serves both Lake and Mason Counties) at the same courthouse address in Baldwin, where bond can also be reviewed.
Where is someone arrested in Lake County, Michigan held?
Arrestees are held at the Lake County Jail, run by the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 1153 Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, MI 49304. To check on an inmate, call the jail at 231-745-6201 with the person's full name and date of birth. Lake County does not publish a confirmed public online roster; confirm custody status by phone.