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Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.61 (2026)

Bail for traffic offenses or misdemeanors; definitions.

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BAIL FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES OR MISDEMEANORS


Act 257 of 1966


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 with all conditions of the bail bond.

History: 1966, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1971–2024 · leading case: Pressley v. Wayne Cnty. Sheriff, 186 N.W.2d 412 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971).
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Pressley v. Wayne Cnty. Sheriff, 186 N.W.2d 412 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 4× “[1] PA 1966, No 257; MCLA § 780.61 et seq. (Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp § 28.”
In Re Bail Bond Forfeiture, 740 N.W.2d 734 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “" MCL 780.61(b). "Surety bonds may be posted by a commercial `bondsman,' who collects a fee for this service .”
People v. Moore, 276 Mich. App. 482 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “” MCL 780.61(b). “Surety bonds may be posted by a commercial ‘bondsman,’ who collects a fee for this service .”
In Re Forfeiture of Bail Bond (People v. Young) (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). ““[W]hen a criminal defendant fails to appear before the trial court, default shall be entered on the record, and after the default is entered, notice must be given to the surety that the criminal defendant failed to appear and that default on the recognizance has been entered.”
In Re Forfeiture of Bail Bond (People v. Shaver) (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). ““[W]hen a criminal defendant fails to appear before the trial court, default shall be entered on the record, and after the default is entered, notice must be given to the surety that the criminal 2 A surety is “one who executes a bail bond and binds himself to pay the bail if…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.61(b) — 4 cases
In Re Bail Bond Forfeiture, 740 N.W.2d 734 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “" MCL 780.61(b). "Surety bonds may be posted by a commercial `bondsman,' who collects a fee for this service .”
People v. Moore, 276 Mich. App. 482 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “” MCL 780.61(b). “Surety bonds may be posted by a commercial ‘bondsman,’ who collects a fee for this service .”
In Re Forfeiture of Bail Bond (People v. Young) (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). ““[W]hen a criminal defendant fails to appear before the trial court, default shall be entered on the record, and after the default is entered, notice must be given to the surety that the criminal defendant failed to appear and that default on the recognizance has been entered.”
In Re Forfeiture of Bail Bond (People v. Shaver) (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). ““[W]hen a criminal defendant fails to appear before the trial court, default shall be entered on the record, and after the default is entered, notice must be given to the surety that the criminal 2 A surety is “one who executes a bail bond and binds himself to pay the bail if…”
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