14th Circuit Court of Muskegon County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 14th Circuit Court of Muskegon County

In Muskegon County, a person's initial arraignment and first bond determination occur in the 60th District Court, located in the Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice at 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49442. At arraignment, the defendant is advised of the charge, possible penalties and rights, a plea may be entered, and the judge sets bond to ensure future court appearances. Bond may be set as personal recognizance, cash, 10% deposit, or cash/surety. The 60th District Court handles misdemeanors from arraignment through sentencing, and felonies from arraignment through the preliminary examination. At the preliminary exam, the court determines whether there is probable cause to believe a crime was committed and that the defendant committed it. If probable cause is found, the felony case is bound over to the 14th Circuit Court of Muskegon County (housed in the same Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice), which has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases for trial and sentencing. The 14th Circuit Court may review or modify bond as the case proceeds.