obation in Troy.

She said Patterson is out on a personal bond for aggravated domestic violence out of Warren, which makes him ineligible for a personal bond in this child abuse case.

Patterson was arraigned Sept. 23, 2026, on that domestic violence charge.

What is Cody Patterson's bond?

Mitchell set Patterson's bond at $500,000, or 10%, cash/surety.

If he's released on bond, Patterson must follow these conditions:

No further criminal activity.

Don't buy or consume alcohol or controlled substances without a prescription.

Don't leave the state of Michigan.

Must be monitored by pretrial services.

Must abide by any mental treatment program as directed by pretrial services.

Have no contact with the alleged victim.

Have no contact with any children.

Stay at least 500 feet away from the home linked to the allegations in Hazel Park.

Don't buy or possess guns or any dangerous weapons.

Exhibit no threatening or assaultive behavior.

Give the court a valid address.

What did Cody Patterson say during arraignment?

After he asked for clarification about bond, Patterson spoke to the magistrate, before being cut off and advised to remain silent.

 May I explain to you the things I do have going on at home and the things that I do have going wrong at home that I'm not getting the support from?  Patterson said.

At this point, he was advised by his attorney not to say anything. He didn't speak again.

What's next in the court process?

A not-guilty plea was entered on Patterson's behalf.

A probable cause conference is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. Oct. 13, 2026, and a preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for 12:55 p.m. Oct. 20, 2026.

The probable cause conference will be over Zoom, and the preliminary examination is in person, Mitchell said.