Posted: Nov 7, 2016, 3:10 PM
Bail bond agencies act as surety for bonds for compensation in criminal cases in Michigan. Without them, our jails would be more over-crowded. The agencies can, however, seek return of funds under two statutes, MCL 765.28 and MCL 600.4835. The Michigan Court of Appeals clarified the relationship of the two in Calvert Bail Bond Agency, LLC v County of St. Clair, COA No. 324824.