13th Circuit Court of Leelanau County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 13th Circuit Court of Leelanau County

In Leelanau County, a defendant's initial arraignment and first bond determination occur in the 86th District Court (Leelanau branch, Suite 201, Suttons Bay; Leelanau arraignments are scheduled via Zoom on Tuesdays). At arraignment the judge or magistrate informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond, considering factors such as the seriousness of the offense, criminal history, ties to the community, and risk of flight; bond may be PR, unsecured, cash, or 10% cash/surety, with conditions. For misdemeanors, the 86th District Court retains the case through disposition. For felonies, the district court conducts a probable-cause conference and preliminary examination; if probable cause is found, the defendant is bound over to the 13th Circuit Court, which has felony trial jurisdiction for Leelanau, Antrim, and Grand Traverse counties. The circuit court then handles arraignment on the information and can review or modify bond. Confirm hearing dates and bond directly with the courts.