12th Circuit Court of Houghton County

Hearing that a family member has been arrested in Houghton County can make even the calmest person panic. Slow down, take a breath, and we'll help you sort it out. We're Bail My Tail, the Butler family bail-bonds agency, founded by Gene Butler in 1982 and still run today with his son Justin. For more than forty years, our family has guided Michigan families through nights just like this. In Houghton County, felony criminal cases are handled by the 12th Circuit Court at 401 E. Houghton Avenue in Houghton, MI 49931. To check on a court date or the bond amount, you can call the court directly at 906-482-5420. When the judge sets bond, give us a call. The court may set a cash bond, a 10% surety bond, or release on personal recognizance, and the surety bond is what we post on your behalf. We write bonds everywhere in Michigan, the Upper Peninsula included, and our premium is fixed by state law at 10% of the bond, so you'll always know the cost up front. We'll explain everything clearly, handle the filing, and move fast to bring your loved one home. Our line is open every hour of every day. Call Bail My Tail: 877-869-8245 toll-free, 810-234-5776 in Flint, or 313-345-9255 in Detroit.