49th Circuit Court of Mecosta County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 49th Circuit Court of Mecosta County

In Mecosta County, a defendant's initial arraignment and the first bond decision take place in the 77th District Court (400 Elm Street, Big Rapids; criminal line 231-592-0794), where a judge or magistrate states the charges and sets bond. Misdemeanors stay in the 77th District Court. For felonies, the 77th District Court conducts the arraignment and the preliminary examination; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the 49th Circuit Court (400 Elm Street, Room 105, Big Rapids; 231-592-0780) for arraignment on the information, pretrial, and trial. The Circuit Court may continue, modify, or set bond in felony matters. Michigan judges weigh statutory factors such as the seriousness of the offense, prior record, ties to the community, and risk of flight or danger when setting a personal recognizance, 10% deposit, cash, or surety bond, or when ordering a defendant held. Bond amounts and conditions are at the court's discretion.