Baraga County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Baraga County bail and bond: the L'Anse jail on US-41
Adults arrested in Baraga County are held at the Baraga County Jail, run by Sheriff Joe Brogan from 940 US Highway 41, L'Anse. The office is open all day and night at 906-524-6100, extension 695. Use Baraga County Inmate Search to check whether a person is booked and what bond was set. The sheriff also links a 2026 list of bail bondsmen, which we describe below.
Is my son held at the Baraga County Jail in L'Anse?
Look for him on Baraga County Inmate Search. If the page is blank, call the Sheriff's Office at 906-524-6100, extension 695. The county says that office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Give his full name and birth date, and ask whether any other agency has a hold.
Is the jail in a different building from the Sheriff's Office?
The sheriff's page lists one street address, 940 US Highway 41, L'Anse, MI 49946, and no separate jail address. Jail Administrator Jonathan Boever and Undersheriff David Miller are listed there. Plan to go to that address and ask at the front desk.
Why does another website show a different Baraga jail phone number?
An outside listing shows a different number ending in 6177 and says it takes calls day and night. The sheriff's page does not list that number. It also says 26 beds and a daily average of exactly 26 people, which the county does not confirm. Use the extension 695 number from the sheriff's page.
Could a Keweenaw County arrest end up in the Baraga jail?
Yes. Keweenaw has a small three-day jail at Eagle River. For longer stays it mostly uses the Ontonagon County Jail, and it also uses the Baraga jail, according to a 2026 Mining Gazette report. A site that says Keweenaw inmates go to Houghton conflicts with that report. Check the search, then call 906-524-6100, extension 695.
Where and how do I pay bond in Baraga County?
The sheriff's page lists no bond amounts, window, or payment types. Call 906-524-6100, extension 695, and ask whether bond is paid at the jail or the court, which payment forms are accepted, and whose name goes on the receipt. Bring photo ID and your family member's full name and booking number.
Where is the Baraga County bail bondsman list?
The sheriff's page links a 2026 bail bondsman list. Michigan courts approve agents separately, and the state insurance office says bondsmen are licensed only as insurance producers. Use the list as a starting point, then ask the court that has the case whether the agent is approved. Get the fee in writing.
Can a minor offense be handled with a quick interim bond?
Sometimes. For a misdemeanor or ordinance violation that carries up to a year, Michigan allows an interim bond when no magistrate is available and the person was arrested without a warrant. The officer sets the amount, never above the maximum fine. The deposit goes to the arresting officer or to the jail. Ask the sheriff's desk whether it applies.
Can a driver's license be left in place of money?
For a misdemeanor or ordinance violation, Michigan law lets a valid driver's license be surrendered instead of other security, and a receipt is given. The license is returned at trial or sentencing. The law covers misdemeanors and ordinance violations. Ask the desk whether the judge allows this route.
Why does the Baraga record say no bond?
The judge may not have set a number. A probation, parole, or other-county hold may also apply. The Michigan Constitution lets a court deny bail before trial for murder and treason, and for certain violent felonies when the proof is evident. Other people are entitled to bail, though the amount may be high.
How do I get a public defender in Baraga County?
Ask the judge at the first appearance. Michigan standards call for counsel at that hearing, and you complete an income form. We found no Baraga defender phone. The sheriff's 24-hour line, 906-524-6100, can tell you which court has the case. The state commission at 517-657-3066 can explain the local system.
Where is a young person held after a Baraga County arrest?
A Marquette County sheriff said in December 2025 that no Upper Peninsula facility houses juveniles. A Baraga youth may therefore be sent downstate. Michigan bars holding anyone under 18 with adult prisoners. Ask the sheriff's office to connect you with the juvenile court officer, who will know the placement.
My relative is at a state prison near L'Anse. Is this the right page?
Not for a person serving a prison sentence. The state prisons near Baraga are run by the Michigan Department of Corrections, not by the sheriff, and bail does not apply to a sentence. This page is only for the county jail on US-41.
What happens if he misses court after bond?
The court can issue a warrant. A bond may be forfeited, and a bondsman is notified and given a hearing. A lawyer should ask quickly about having the order set aside.
When is a Baraga bond returned?
After the case ends, the court generally returns cash bond minus fines, costs, and fees the defendant owes. Bondsman fees are not refunded. Keep every receipt.
How do I avoid a fake bondsman?
Use only names on the court-approved list. Never pay by gift card. Call 877-999-6442 with a complaint.
What helps a judge decide on bond in Baraga County?
The rule asks about a person's past record, whether he has come to court before, drug or alcohol use, mental health, the charge, how much money he can raise, and his ties to the area. Race, religion, gender, and economic status may not be the basis. A letter from an employer and a steady address are the most useful papers to hand to a lawyer.
Is there a special rule for unpaid child support?
Yes. For certain child-support arrest warrants, Michigan requires a cash bond of at least $500 or 25 percent of the amount owed, depending on the statute. That bond must be cash. Ask the sheriff\'s desk at 906-524-6100, extension 695, which court issued the warrant.
Baraga County bond contacts
- Jail
- Baraga County Jail and Sheriff's Office, 940 US Highway 41, L'Anse, MI 49946; 906-524-6100, extension 695
- Bond guide
- Jail bail and bond page
- Custody lookup
- Baraga County Inmate Search
- Sheriff
- Joe Brogan; Undersheriff David Miller; Jail Administrator Jonathan Boever
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays
- Bondsman list
- 2026 bail bondsman list
- Public defense
- Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, 517-657-3066
- Bondsman complaints
- State insurance consumer line, 877-999-6442
Baraga County posts few bond details online, so the steps above are for orientation only. Call before you pay, and ask an attorney about your own family member's case.
Baraga County Jail
Address:
940 US Highway 41
L'Anse, MI 49946
Phone:
906-524-6177
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Baraga County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Baraga County?
Who can set bail in Baraga County?
When is bail set in Baraga County Michigan?
Does Baraga County have bail?
Yes, Baraga County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Baraga County?
Baraga County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
There are four types of bail available: personal recognizance bond, cash bail, ten-percent bail, and surety bond.
Who can set bail in Baraga County?
Bail is set in accordance with a bail schedule or by a judge.
When is bail set in Baraga County Michigan?
Bail is set at the first court appearance, also known as the arraignment. In most cases this hearing is required to be held within 72 hours of arrest, unless delayed by the defense.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Baraga County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Baraga County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Baraga County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Baraga County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Baraga County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Baraga County have bail?
Yes, Baraga County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Baraga County?
Baraga County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
There are four types of bail available: personal recognizance bond, cash bail, ten-percent bail, and surety bond.
Who can set bail in Baraga County?
Bail is set in accordance with a bail schedule or by a judge.
When is bail set in Michigan?
Bail is set at the first court appearance, also known as the arraignment. In most cases this hearing is required to be held within 72 hours of arrest, unless delayed by the defense.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Baraga County Michigan?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Baraga County Michigan, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Michigan could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Baraga County Michigan?
Yes, Michigan does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Baraga County Jail for more information about the jails in Baraga County.
What options are there to pay bail in Baraga County Michigan?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Baraga County Jail for more information about posting bail in Baraga County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Michigan?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Baraga County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Michigan?
The Baraga County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.