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Bond is the court order that determines whether a person charged with a crime in Michigan can remain out of custody while the case is pending and what rules must be followed during pretrial release. In most criminal cases, the judge must decide whether release is appropriate, whether money must be posted, and what restrictions are necessary to address court appearance and public safety.<\/p>\n

A Michigan bond decision can affect far more than whether someone gets out of jail. It can affect work, travel, family contact, alcohol or drug testing, firearm possession, treatment requirements, and the ability to help prepare the defense. For that reason, a person facing prosecution should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as early as possible so that bond strategy can be developed before arraignment or the first court appearance.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways About Michigan Bond<\/h2>\n
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Bond is the court order that determines whether a person charged with a crime in Michigan can remain out of custody while the case is pending and what rules must be followed during pretrial release. 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