Bond must be posted in cash or by credit card. Checks are not accepted for bond.
A surety bond may be used and obtained through a bondsman. The bondsman is then responsible for filing the proper paperwork with the court to insure the bond.
If you post bond for a defendant, you may post bond at the jail or at the 48th District Court. You may only post bond for a case that is at the court where the case is held. We cannot accept payment of bond for cases held at other courts.
If you post a bond for a defendant and that defendant fails to appear for court, your bond will be forfeited.
If bond is posted by a 3rd party, bond will be returned after fines and costs are paid in full or, in some cases, not until the defendant is discharged from probation.
If bond is posted by the defendant, it will be applied to fines and costs.
If you are posting a 10% bond, unless the case is unconditionally discharged, the court will return 90% of the bond. The Court will retain 10% of the bond pursuant to Michigan Court Rule 6.106 (I)(1).
Example: Your bond is set at $1,000 with a 10% provision allowed. You would have to post $100. If the bond was returned to you, you would receive a check for $90 and the Court would retain $10.)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding bond, or if you do not understand the procedure, you may contact the court at 248-647-1141.
