Bail Bonds in Mecosta County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Mecosta County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Mecosta County
After an arrest in Mecosta County, a person is booked into the Mecosta County Jail, operated by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office at 225 S. Stewart Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (jail line 231-592-0156, answered 24 hours). The defendant is then arraigned in the 77th District Court (Mecosta County Courthouse, 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307; criminal line 231-592-0794), where a judge or magistrate advises the charges and sets bond conditions. Misdemeanor cases generally remain in the 77th District Court through plea or trial. Felony cases begin in the 77th District Court with arraignment and a preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the case is bound over to the 49th Circuit Court (also at 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids; 231-592-0780) for further felony proceedings. Michigan courts may set a personal recognizance (PR) bond, a 10% (deposit) bond, a cash/surety bond, or hold without bond depending on the charge and flight or safety risk. Bond amounts and conditions are determined by the court.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mecosta County court sets bond?
Bond is initially set at arraignment in the 77th District Court, located in the Mecosta County Courthouse at 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (criminal line 231-592-0794). Felony cases bound over after a preliminary examination proceed to the 49th Circuit Court at the same address, 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231-592-0780), which can also address bond.
Where is someone arrested in Mecosta County held?
Arrestees are held at the Mecosta County Jail, run by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office at 225 S. Stewart Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The jail line is 231-592-0156, answered 24 hours a day. The Sheriff's Office does not publish a public online roster on its website; inmate status can be confirmed by calling the jail or through Michigan's statewide VINELink service.