42nd Circuit Court of Midland County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 42nd Circuit Court of Midland County

In Midland County, a defendant's initial arraignment and first bond determination occur in the 75th District Court (301 West Main Street, Midland, MI 48640; 989-832-6700), which handles arraignments for both misdemeanors and felonies. For misdemeanors, the District Court retains the case through disposition. For felonies, the District Court conducts a preliminary examination to determine probable cause; if the defendant is bound over, the case proceeds to the 42nd Circuit Court (same building, 301 West Main Street, Midland, MI 48640; 989-832-6735), which has jurisdiction over felony trials and sentencing. At arraignment a judge or magistrate sets bond under Michigan Court Rule 6.106, which permits release on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured bond (cash, 10% deposit, or surety). The judge considers factors such as the seriousness of the offense, prior record, ties to the community, and risk of flight or danger. Bond conditions set in District Court may be reviewed or modified once a felony case is in the Circuit Court.