Bail Bonds in Oceana County, Michigan
The Bail Bond Center posts bail at every jail and court in Oceana County, Michigan, 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. The premium is 10% of the bail amount.
How bail works in Oceana County
After an arrest in Oceana County, the person is booked into the Oceana County Jail, operated by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office at 216 Lincoln Street, Hart, MI 49420 (jail/booking 231-873-3967). If bail is not posted within roughly the first 24 hours, the defendant is brought before a judge for arraignment in the 78th District Court (County Building, 100 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420; 231-873-4530), which handles arraignments, sets and accepts bail, and conducts preliminary examinations in felony cases. For misdemeanors (punishable by up to one year), the 78th District Court retains the case through trial and sentencing. For felonies, the district court sets bond at arraignment and schedules a preliminary examination (typically within 14 days); if the judge finds probable cause, the case is bound over to the 27th Circuit Court of Oceana County for trial. Michigan bond types include personal recognizance (release on promise to appear), unsecured/10% cash bond, full cash bond, and surety bond posted through a licensed bail agent. The judge sets the type and amount based on flight risk and public safety.
Jails & detention facilities in Oceana County
Courts in Oceana County
Frequently asked questions
Which Oceana County court sets bond?
Bond is initially set at arraignment in the 78th District Court, located in the County Building at 100 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420 (231-873-4530). The 78th District Court handles arraignment, bail setting, and preliminary examinations. Felony cases are then bound over to the 27th Circuit Court of Oceana County at the same address (231-873-3977) for trial.
Where is someone arrested in Oceana County held?
Arrestees are held at the Oceana County Jail, operated by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office at 216 Lincoln Street, Hart, MI 49420. The booking/jail line is 231-873-3967 and the Sheriff's main line is 231-873-2121. For inmate status, contact the Sheriff's Office directly, as no official public online roster is published on the county website.