Bond, Bail, or Bail Bond is a promise that the defendant in a misdemeanor or felony case will appear in court when required. This promise is normally guaranteed by the defendant or someone else posting money or property with the court. There are four types of bonds: personal recognizance bond, cash bond, ten-percent bond, and surety bond.
A personal recognizance bond is the only type of bond in which the defendant is released by pledging only his or her word to return to court.
Posting Bail/Bonds
Bail can be posted at the county jail.
Bail Bond Agencies
For a current list of approved bonding companies and bondsmen, please contact the Circuit Court at (989)344-3271.
