38th Circuit Court of Monroe County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 38th Circuit Court of Monroe County (Monroe County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 38th Circuit Court of Monroe County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 38th Circuit Court of Monroe County

In Monroe County, the initial criminal arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 1st District Court (106 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161; 734-240-7075), not the Circuit Court. At arraignment a judge or magistrate informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond under Michigan court rule MCR 6.106, choosing among personal-recognizance release, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured bond (cash, 10% deposit, or surety through a licensed bail agent), weighing flight risk and public safety. For felonies, the District Court holds a probable-cause conference and preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the 38th Circuit Court of Monroe County, the trial court of general jurisdiction over felonies. After bind-over, the Circuit Court conducts a Circuit Court arraignment on the information and may continue, modify, or revoke the existing bond. Bond conditions can be revisited at subsequent hearings. Confirm hearing dates and bond status directly with the court.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 38th Circuit Court of Monroe County?

38th Circuit Court of Monroe County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Monroe County, the initial criminal arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 1st District Court (106 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161; 734-240-7075), not the Circuit Court. At arraignment a judge or magistrate informs the defendant of the charges and sets bond under Michigan court rule MCR 6.106, choosing among personal-recognizance release, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured bond (cash, 10% deposit, or surety through a licensed bail agent), weighing flight risk and public safety. For felonies, the District Court holds a probable-cause conference and preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the 38th Circuit Court of Monroe County, the trial court of general jurisdiction over felonies. After bind-over, the Circuit Court conducts a Circuit Court arraignment on the information and may continue, modify, or revoke the existing bond. Bond conditions can be revisited at subsequent hearings. Confirm hearing dates and bond status directly with the court.

What does a bail bond cost for a Monroe County case?

10% of the bail amount, set by the Michigan Dept. of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS).