20th Judicial Circuit Court of Ottawa County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Ottawa County (Ottawa County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Ottawa County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Ottawa County

In Ottawa County, a defendant's initial arraignment and first bond decision occur in the 58th District Court, which has three divisions: Grand Haven (414 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, 616-846-8280), Holland (85 West 8th Street, Holland, 616-392-6991), and Hudsonville (3100 Port Sheldon Road, Hudsonville, 616-662-3100). At arraignment the District Court judge sets bond, weighing factors such as the seriousness of the charge, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, and the risk of flight or danger to others. Options include release on personal recognizance, cash, 10% deposit, or surety bond. Misdemeanors remain in the District Court. For felonies, the District Court conducts a preliminary examination; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Ottawa County in Grand Haven, which handles felony trials and may review or modify bond.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Ottawa County?

20th Judicial Circuit Court of Ottawa County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Ottawa County, a defendant's initial arraignment and first bond decision occur in the 58th District Court, which has three divisions: Grand Haven (414 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, 616-846-8280), Holland (85 West 8th Street, Holland, 616-392-6991), and Hudsonville (3100 Port Sheldon Road, Hudsonville, 616-662-3100). At arraignment the District Court judge sets bond, weighing factors such as the seriousness of the charge, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, and the risk of flight or danger to others. Options include release on personal recognizance, cash, 10% deposit, or surety bond. Misdemeanors remain in the District Court. For felonies, the District Court conducts a preliminary examination; if probable cause is found, the case is bound over to the 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Ottawa County in Grand Haven, which handles felony trials and may review or modify bond.

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

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