27th Circuit Court of Oceana County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 27th Circuit Court of Oceana County

In Oceana County, the initial arraignment and bond setting in criminal matters take place in the 78th District Court (100 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420; 231-873-4530). The district court has authority over arraignment, the setting and acceptance of bail, and the conduct of preliminary examinations in felony cases, in addition to retaining all misdemeanors. At arraignment, if the defendant is in custody, the judge may set a bond amount and pretrial release conditions, weighing factors such as flight risk and public safety, and may order personal recognizance, cash, 10%, or surety bond. The defendant is advised of the right to a preliminary examination, generally within 14 days of arraignment. If the district court judge finds probable cause at the preliminary examination, the felony case is bound over to the 27th Circuit Court of Oceana County (the same Hart courthouse; 231-873-3977), which then handles felony trials, pleas, and sentencing. The 27th Circuit Court serves both Oceana and Newaygo Counties.