Pretrial Services
Pretrial – Felony – Misdemeanor
“The mission of Pretrial Services is to uphold pretrial justice through legal and evidence based practices”
Pretrial Services has a primary mission of screening the adult pretrial arrestee population for release suitability in accordance with MCR 6.106. Pretrial Services uses PRAXIS, a pretrial risk assessment tool, which scores factors that research has shown to be predictive of pretrial misconduct; either failure to appear or re-arrest. The risk score is used to develop a bail recommendation aimed at mitigating the risk of fail to appear or re-arrest. It is the goal of the unit to maximize the number of defendants that can be safely released into the community while detaining those who pose a risk to public safety.
In addition to an interview with the defendant, prior to their initial court appearance, computerized record checks including District and Circuit Court records, Probate records, Secretary of State, and LEIN are accessed to determine prior convictions and FTAs. Information obtained during the interview is verified when possible for accuracy. Contact with references, family members, schools, employers, probation / parole agents, and others may be pursued by the department.
If a defendant is at risk for pretrial misconduct, conditions of release may be recommended and ordered by the court. A defendant may also be required to report to the Pretrial Supervision unit to ensure compliance with those conditions.
Eligibility
- Most in-custody defendants charged with a felony or misdemeanor offense.
Additional Information
No cost for Pretrial Services, however, the defendant will be responsible for electronic monitoring fees, the cost of drug and/or alcohol testing fees and/or counseling fees, if imposed.
Additional information can be provided by calling (989) 743-2671
If you are attempting to reach the Pretrial Supervision for Electronic Monitoring, you may call (989) 743-2671 to make an appointment.
Pretrial Services Supervision Unit
Pretrial – Felony – Misdemeanor
The Pretrial Services Supervision Unit offers supervision of pretrial defendants to ensure compliance with conditions of release imposed by the judicial officer. Defendants are required to report on a regular basis as directed by their case manager. Those defendants who require more intense supervision may be placed on electronic monitoring. Progress and compliance with conditions of release are continually evaluated and reported to the court for scheduled court appearances by the Pretrial Services Supervision Unit case manager.
Every defendant will receive court reminders prior to scheduled events.
Requirements
- Any defendant charged with a serious misdemeanor or felony and has been ordered by the court to Pretrial Services Supervision Unit.
There is no cost for pretrial supervision, however the defendant is responsible for costs associated with drug testing, electronic monitoring and / or counseling fees, if imposed as a condition.
