40th Circuit Court of Lapeer County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 40th Circuit Court of Lapeer County

In Lapeer County, criminal cases begin in the 71A District Court (255 Clay Street, Lapeer, MI 48446; 810-667-0314), which handles the initial arraignment and bond decision. At arraignment, a District Court magistrate or judge advises the defendant of the charges and maximum penalties, explains their rights, sets the next court date, and determines whether the defendant is eligible for release on bond and, if so, the bond type and amount. The 71A District Court adjudicates misdemeanors (punishment up to one year) through trial and sentencing. For felonies, the District Court conducts the arraignment and a preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause that a felony was committed, the case is bound over to the 40th Circuit Court of Lapeer County, which has jurisdiction over felony criminal trials and sentencing. A Circuit Court judge may review, continue, or modify bond as the felony case proceeds. Both courts are located in the Lapeer County complex at 255 Clay Street, Lapeer.