19th Circuit Court of Manistee County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 19th Circuit Court of Manistee County

In Manistee County, a defendant's initial arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 85th District Court (415 Third Street, Second Floor, Manistee, MI 49660; 231-723-5010), regardless of whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. At arraignment the judge informs the defendant of the charges and rights and sets bond, considering the offense severity, prior record, flight risk, and community safety; the judge may grant personal recognizance or set cash, 10%, or surety bond with conditions. Misdemeanors remain in the 85th District Court. For felonies, the 85th District Court holds a preliminary examination, and if probable cause is found the case is bound over to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court (415 Third Street, Manistee, MI 49660; 231-723-6664), which exercises original jurisdiction over felonies and serves Manistee and Benzie counties. The Circuit Court can review or modify bond after bindover. All Circuit Court filings must be filed with the County Clerk's Office.