54th Circuit Court of Tuscola County Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at 54th Circuit Court of Tuscola County (Tuscola County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. 54th Circuit Court of Tuscola County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at 54th Circuit Court of Tuscola County

In Tuscola County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination occur in the 71-B District Court (440 N. State Street, Caro, MI 48723; 989-672-3800), located in the basement of the courthouse. At arraignment the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond and future dates. For felonies, the 71-B District Court conducts the probable-cause conference and preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the 54th Circuit Court (440 N. State St., Caro, MI 48723; 989-673-3330). The Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction handling felony criminal matters at the trial level and may address or revisit bond. Under Michigan practice, the judge may set personal recognizance (PR), cash bond, a 10% deposit, or surety (bail bond) based on the charges and risk factors; specific amounts are set case-by-case.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at 54th Circuit Court of Tuscola County?

54th Circuit Court of Tuscola County sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Tuscola County, the initial arraignment and first bond determination occur in the 71-B District Court (440 N. State Street, Caro, MI 48723; 989-672-3800), located in the basement of the courthouse. At arraignment the judge advises the defendant of the charges and sets bond and future dates. For felonies, the 71-B District Court conducts the probable-cause conference and preliminary examination; if the judge finds probable cause, the defendant is bound over to the 54th Circuit Court (440 N. State St., Caro, MI 48723; 989-673-3330). The Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction handling felony criminal matters at the trial level and may address or revisit bond. Under Michigan practice, the judge may set personal recognizance (PR), cash bond, a 10% deposit, or surety (bail bond) based on the charges and risk factors; specific amounts are set case-by-case.

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

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