34th Circuit Court of Ogemaw County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

After arraignment at 34th Circuit Court of Ogemaw County

In Ogemaw County, a defendant's initial arraignment and the first bond decision occur in the 82nd Judicial District Court (806 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch; 989-345-5040), where a judge or magistrate reads the charges and sets bond. For misdemeanors, the District Court retains the case. For felonies, the case starts in the District Court for arraignment and a preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the felony is bound over to the 34th Judicial Circuit Court (806 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch; 989-345-3560) for arraignment on the information, trial, and sentencing. When setting bond, the judge weighs factors such as the seriousness of the charge, prior record, ties to the community, and flight or public-safety risk, and may order release on personal recognizance, an unsecured bond, a 10% bond, or a cash/surety bond with conditions. The 34th Circuit Court is shared with Roscommon County and also sits at the Roscommon County Courthouse.