780.61 Bail for traffic offenses or misdemeanors; definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) “Security” means that which is required to be pledged to insure the payment of bail. (b) “Surety” means one who executes a bail bond and binds himself to pay the bail if the person in custody fails to comply […]
780.62 Release upon own recognizance; failure to appear, misdemeanor; forfeiture. Sec. 2. When from all the circumstances involving traffic offenses in violation of state law, township traffic ordinances or municipal traffic ordinances or any misdemeanor offense, the court is of the opinion that the accused will appear as required either before or after conviction the […]
780.63 Failure to appear; arrest. Sec. 3. Upon failure to comply with any condition of a bail bond or recognizance the court having jurisdiction at the time of such failure, in addition to any other action provided by law, may issue a warrant for the arrest of the person at liberty on bail or his […]
780.64 Amount of bail; surrender by defendant of operator’s or chauffeur’s license as security; receipt; expiration date; extension; written notice; return of license. Sec. 4. (1) The amount of bail shall be: (a) Sufficient to assure compliance with the conditions set forth in the bail bond. (b) Not oppressive. (c) Commensurate with the nature of […]
780.65 Increase or reduction in amount of bail; notices; alteration of conditions of bond. Sec. 5. (1) Upon application by the state or a local unit of government or the defendant the court before which the proceeding is pending may increase or reduce the amount of bail or may alter the conditions of the bail […]
780.66 Bail deposit; moneys; minimum amount; procedure. Sec. 6. (1) The person for whom bail has been set shall execute the bail bond and deposit with the clerk of the court before which the proceeding is pending a sum of money equal to 10% of the bail but at least $10.00. A defendant who personally […]
780.67 Bail bond in lieu of bail deposit; security required; procedure. Sec. 7. (1) In lieu of the bail deposit provided for in section 6, a person for whom bail has been set may execute the bail bond with or without sureties. The bond may be secured by 1 or more of the following: (a) […]
780.68 Bail taken by peace officer; release of offender; receipt; deposit with clerk of court. Sec. 8. When bail has been set by a judicial officer for a particular offense or offender, any sheriff or other peace officer may take bail in accordance with the provisions of section 6 or 7 and release the offender […]
780.69 Conditions of bail bonds before conviction. Sec. 9. (1) If a person is admitted to bail before conviction the conditions of the bail bond shall be that he will: (a) Appear to answer the charge in the court having jurisdiction on a day certain and thereafter as ordered by the court until discharged or […]
780.70 Bail on new trial; increase or reduction pending on trial. Sec. 10. If the judgment of conviction is reversed and the cause remanded for a new trial the trial court may order that the bail stand pending such trial, or reduce or increase bail. History: 1966, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967
780.71 Notice of address change. Sec. 11. A person who has been admitted to bail shall give written notice to the clerk of the court before which the proceeding is pending of any change in his address within 24 hours after the change. History: 1966, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967
780.72 Persons prohibited from furnishing bail security. Sec. 12. No attorney-at-law practicing in this state and no official authorized to admit another to bail or to accept bail shall furnish any part of any security for bail in any criminal action or any proceeding nor shall any such person act as surety for any accused […]
780.73 Credit for incarceration on bailable offense; limitation. Sec. 13. Any person incarcerated on a bailable offense who does not supply bail and against whom a fine is levied on conviction of such offense shall be allowed a credit of $5.00 for each day so incarcerated prior to conviction except that in no case shall […]
