Bail Bonds in Traverse City, Michigan — 24/7

Arrested in Traverse City, Michigan? The Bail Bond Center posts bail 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Traverse City arrests are booked into the Grand Traverse County jail; the premium is 10% of the bail amount.

How bail works after a Traverse City arrest

When someone is arrested in Traverse City, the Grand Traverse County seat and the hub of northern Lower Michigan on Grand Traverse Bay (home of the National Cherry Festival), the Traverse City Police Department typically handles the arrest within city limits. After booking, the person is held at the Grand Traverse County Jail at 320 Washington Street in downtown Traverse City. The first court appearance, or arraignment, takes place at the 86th District Court, which serves Grand Traverse, Antrim, and Leelanau counties and handles misdemeanors and the early stages of felony cases. At arraignment, a judge or magistrate sets bond. Michigan courts commonly use a personal recognizance (PR) release with no money required, a cash or 10-percent bond, or a surety bond posted through a licensed bail bond agent. If the charge is a felony, the case is bound over to the 13th Circuit Court at the Grand Traverse County Courthouse on Washington Street, where felony trials are heard. A bail bondsman can post a surety bond so a defendant can be released while the case proceeds.

86th District Court (Traverse City arraignments)

Misdemeanor and city charges from a Traverse City arrest are arraigned at 86th District Court, 280 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231-922-4580). Felony charges are bound over to the Grand Traverse County felony court. Case lookup: Traverse City court records.

Areas we serve in Traverse City

Traverse City landmarks include the downtown Front Street shopping and dining district, Clinch Park along Grand Traverse Bay, the Old Mission Peninsula stretching north into the bay, and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC).

Frequently asked questions

Who do I call to bail someone out in Traverse City?

You can reach a licensed Michigan bail bond agent at 877-968-9255 for help posting a surety bond. First confirm the bond amount, which the 86th District Court sets at arraignment. The person is held at the Grand Traverse County Jail at 320 Washington Street in Traverse City.

Which court handles Traverse City arrests?

Misdemeanors and arraignments for Traverse City arrests are handled by the 86th District Court at 280 Washington Street, which serves Grand Traverse, Antrim, and Leelanau counties. Felony cases are bound over to the 13th Circuit Court at the Grand Traverse County Courthouse, 328 Washington Street, Traverse City.