Michigan Bail Bond Calculator

Bail bond agents in Michigan

One way to post money bail is a surety bond executed by a surety the court approves. (MCR 6.106(E)(1)(a)(i))

a surety bond that is executed by a surety approved by the court in an amount equal to 1/4 of the full bail amount, or

Percentage deposit with the court in Michigan

When the bail order allows it (MCR 6.106(E)(1)(a)), the defendant may post a cash deposit of 10 percent of the full bail amount instead of the full amount. (MCR 6.106(E)(1)(a)(ii)(B))

a cash deposit of 10 percent of the full bail amount, or, with the court’s consent,

Cash bail in Michigan

Money bail may be required only if the court states on the record that appearance or public protection cannot otherwise be assured. (MCR 6.106(E))

If the court determines for reasons it states on the record that the defendant's appearance or the protection of the public cannot otherwise be assured, money bail, with or without conditions described in subrule (D), may be required.

For deposits under MCL 780.66 (traffic offenses and misdemeanors), the clerk returns 90 percent and keeps 10 percent as bail bond costs, but returns the whole deposit if the accused was not convicted. (MCL 780.66(6))

the clerk of the court shall return to the accused 90% of the sum that had been deposited, except as provided in subsection (8), and shall retain as bail bond costs 10% of the amount deposited, except that if the accused has not been convicted of the charge, the entire sum deposited shall be returned to the accused.

How bail is set in Michigan

The state constitution makes all persons bailable by sufficient sureties before conviction, except listed categories when the proof is evident or the presumption great. (Mich. Const. 1963, art. I, § 15)

All persons shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, except that bail may be denied for the following persons when the proof is evident or the presumption great:

If a court date is missed in Michigan

The court must set aside a forfeiture within one year of the forfeiture judgment if the defendant is apprehended, justice was not thwarted and the county is repaid its costs. (MCL 765.28(2))

the court shall set aside the forfeiture and discharge the bail or surety bond within year from the date of forfeiture judgment if the defendant has been apprehended, the ends of justice have not been thwarted, and the county has been repaid its costs for apprehending the person.

Note: The official text reads "within year" (sic).

For the rest of what can follow a missed date, see missed court in Michigan.