- What is a Bond Report?
If a defendant is held in custody, the Court may order a Bond Review. Bond Reviews (Investigation Summaries) provide the Judge with background information such as: residence, employment, education, prior criminal record, and social background information. The bond review information assists the Judge with determining what type of bond to set and which conditions to impose.
- What is Pretrial Supervision?
After being arrested, an individual is provided a bond hearing and at the hearing a judge can order a defendant to be monitored by Pretrial Services while awaiting trial, as a condition of his bond. If an individual is placed on pretrial supervision, he will be assigned to a Pretrial Specialist who will monitor his adherence to the conditions of bond that the Judge ordered and remind him of all court proceedings.
- How long will I be on Pretrial Supervision?
You will remain under pretrial supervision until you are sentenced, or your case is dismissed. However, the Judge does have the authority to amend the bond not to include Pretrial Supervision at any stage of your case.
- How often must I report to Pretrial Services?
You are required to make weekly contact with Pretrial Services, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge.
- Can the conditions of bond be modified?
The Judge is the only person who can modify conditions of bond.
- What happens if I violate conditions of my bond?
If you violate conditions of bond, your bond can be revoked. If your bond is revoked, a warrant for your arrest will be issued.
- What is the telephone number I should call to "Check-In"?
You may contact Pretrial Services at (313) 224-5898. Our office is located in the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center, 5301 Russell Street, Ste 3020 in Detroit, Michigan 48211.
