Shiawassee Co. Non-Secure Detention Inmate Bail & Bonds
Shiawassee County bail and bond: from the Corunna jail to the 66th District Court
The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office, 201 E. McArthur in Corunna, is in charge of the Shiawassee County Jail. To see who is in custody, what the charge is, and what bail was set, start with Shiawassee County Inmate Search. For anything the search leaves out, call the Sheriff's Office at 989-743-3411, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Is my son booked into the Shiawassee County Jail?
Look him up on Shiawassee County Inmate Search. A brand-new arrest can take a little while to show. If his name is still missing after a few hours, call the Sheriff's Office at 989-743-3411 during office hours and ask whether he was taken to another agency or another county.
Who runs the Shiawassee jail?
The elected sheriff, Brian BeGole, according to the county's sheriff page. The jail is one of the sheriff's main duties. The county page lists the Sheriff's Office at 201 E. McArthur, Corunna, MI 48817, phone 989-743-3411, fax 989-743-6423. Ask that office for the jail's visiting and mail rules.
Which Shiawassee court sets the bail?
The 66th District Court, in the Courts and Defender Building at 110 E. Mack St., Corunna, MI 48817. Its number is 989-743-2395. At the first court appearance, a judge or magistrate makes the call. Felony cases later move to the Circuit Court, but the first bail decision usually comes from the district court.
Where do I hand over a bond in Corunna?
Call before you drive. The county pages I read give no bond window, hours or payment list. Ask the Sheriff's Office at 989-743-3411 and the court at 989-743-2395 where each of them takes a bond, which hours apply, and whether cards are accepted. Take photo ID and the person's full name and birth date.
Does the judge have to ask for cash?
No. Michigan court rules say the judge should first think about release on a written promise or an unsecured bond, with rules like "show up and break no laws." Cash can be required only if the judge says on the record that nothing else will protect the public or make sure the person returns.
If the judge allows 10 percent, what is the deposit on a Shiawassee bail?
If the judge allows it, you pay the court 10 percent of the bail instead of all of it. On a $1,000 bail, that is $100. Since May 1, 2026, the court may keep a part of that deposit only if the case is a minor MCL 780.66 offense and the person is convicted. After a dismissal or acquittal, the whole deposit comes back, less fines or costs.
Can a bondsman post the bail instead?
Yes, if the judge allows a surety bond. A court-approved surety can post one for a quarter of the full bail. The bondsman sets a fee. The state insurance department says it licenses no one as a bondsman; these agents hold producer licenses, and each court decides for itself whom to accept. Ask the court for its approved names and get the fee and collateral in writing.
Can I use my house for his bond?
A judge can accept real property, with the court's consent and proof of its value. No Shiawassee rule on location of the land or how much equity is needed came up in my reading. Phone the 66th District Court at 989-743-2395 and ask before you gather deeds.
Why would a judge deny bail altogether?
Michigan's constitution allows it only for certain cases when the proof is evident or the presumption great: murder or treason, some first-degree sexual conduct, armed robbery or extortion kidnapping charges, and violent felonies by people with repeat violent records or who were on bail, probation or parole. A person held without bail is owed a trial start within 90 days, unless the defense is the reason for delay.
He was arrested on a weekend for a misdemeanor. Can he get out?
Possibly. A state law lets a person arrested without a warrant for a misdemeanor post an interim bond when no magistrate is available. The deposit goes to the arresting officer or, if he is in the county jail, to the sheriff or jail deputy in charge. A receipt is given. Intoxicated people or people with warrants elsewhere can be held.
We cannot afford a lawyer. What now?
Tell the judge at arraignment that you need one and fill out the money form. Michigan's defense commission requires a lawyer at first appearance for people who qualify. The court building is named for both courts and the defender, so ask the clerk at 989-743-2395 where to find the defender's office.
What happens if my 16-year-old is arrested?
Anyone under 18 is handled by the Family Division of the Circuit Court and cannot be held with adults in jail. The county runs a Youth Center at 110 E. Mack St., lower level, 989-743-2492; its page describes support for youth on probation or the consent calendar, not locked detention. Ask the Family Division where a teen is actually kept.
What if he skips a court date?
A warrant can follow, and the money posted can be forfeited. A notice is mailed, and he gets 28 days to turn himself in before judgment can be entered on the bond. A bondsman is told within a week. Call a lawyer or the court the day you learn of a missed date.
Does money I send to the jail count as bail?
No. Deposits for phone calls or commissary stay in the inmate account. Bail is paid to the court or to the jail desk under the judge's order, and you get a receipt. If a stranger asks you to wire money or buy gift cards, hang up and call 989-743-3411.
Shiawassee County bail contacts
- Jail
- Shiawassee County Jail, run by the Sheriff's Office, 201 E. McArthur, Corunna, MI 48817; 989-743-3411
- Bond guide
- Bail and bond guide for Shiawassee County Jail
- District court
- 66th District Court, 110 E. Mack St., Corunna, MI 48817; 989-743-2395
- Custody lookup
- Shiawassee County Inmate Search
- Youth
- Shiawassee County Youth Center, 110 E. Mack St., lower level, Corunna; 989-743-2492
- Defense lawyer
- Ask the district court clerk, 989-743-2395, for the defender's office
Hours, fees and rules change from case to case, so verify them with the court or the Sheriff's Office before paying. This guide explains the process in plain words; it does not replace a lawyer.
Shiawassee Co. Non-Secure Detention
Address:
1042 N. Shiawassee Road
Corunna, MI 48817
Phone:
(989) 743-2492
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Shiawassee County
Does Shiawassee County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Shiawassee County?
Who can set bail in Shiawassee County?
When is bail set in Shiawassee County Michigan?
Does Shiawassee County have bail?
Yes, Shiawassee County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Shiawassee County?
Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County?
Bail is set in accordance with a bail schedule or by a judge.
When is bail set in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee Co. Non-Secure Detention 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, Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County have bail?
Yes, Shiawassee County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Shiawassee County?
Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County Michigan?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County Michigan?
Yes, Michigan does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Shiawassee Co. Non-Secure Detention for more information about the jails in Shiawassee County.
What options are there to pay bail in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee Co. Non-Secure Detention for more information about posting bail in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee Co. Non-Secure Detention 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.