1st Circuit Court of Hillsdale County

A late-night call about an arrest in Hillsdale County can knock the wind right out of you. Take a breath, because you don't have to figure this out alone. We're Bail My Tail, a family-owned bail-bonds agency that Gene Butler founded in 1982 and runs to this day alongside his son Justin. Helping frightened Michigan families bring a loved one home is the only work we've ever done. In Hillsdale County, felony criminal cases are heard by the 1st Circuit Court inside the Hillsdale County Courthouse at 29 N. Howell St., Room 6, in Hillsdale, MI 49242. If you need to confirm a court date or the exact bond, you can call the court directly at 517-437-4321. After the judge sets bond, reach out to us. The court may order a cash bond, a 10% surety bond, or release on personal recognizance, and the surety bond is the one we handle. We post bonds across the entire state of Michigan, and Michigan law sets our premium at a flat 10% of the bond amount, so there are no surprises. We'll explain the process clearly, handle the filing, and work fast to get your family member out. Our phones are staffed around the clock, every day of the year. Call Bail My Tail: 877-869-8245 toll-free, 810-234-5776 in Flint, or 313-345-9255 in Detroit.