Alcona County Jail
Alcona County Jail
Phone: 989-724-6271. The 31-bed Alcona County Jail answers inmate information calls 24 hours a day.
This jail books and houses people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, an inmate may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved.
The inmate search tool lets you see who is currently in custody.
Less than one year: the sentence is served here. More than one year: the inmate is transferred to the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers visitation, inmate funds, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Not online? Call Alcona County Jail at 989-724-6271.
Inmate Services
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To search for an inmate in the Alcona County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 989-724-6271 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Alcona County or any county in Michigan.
Alcona County Jail Inmate Search
The Alcona County Jail maintains an average of 31 offenders in custody on any given day. The Alcona County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Alcona County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 620 offenders.
The following charts of Alcona County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Alcona County Corrections Department, the state of Michigan Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Alcona County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Alcona County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Alcona County Jail is CLOSED. If you are arrested in Alcona County you will be booked at the jail.
However, if you are to be detained overnight you will be transferred by the Sheriff or his deputies to the Iosco County Jail in Tawas City, Michigan. Their phone number is 989-362-6164.
- Jail (Main): 989-724-6271
- 23rd Circuit Court: 989-724-9410
- 81st District Court: 989-724-9500
- Drug Court: 989-724-9474
- Iosco County Jail: 989-362-6164
- Juvenile Court: 989-724-9470
- Prosecuting Attorney: 989-724-9460
- Visitation: 989-724-6271
How does the booking process work at Alcona County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Alcona County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Alcona County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 989-724-6271.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Alcona County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Alcona County Jail in Harrisville for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 989-724-6271 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 989-724-6271).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Alcona County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Alcona County, Michigan, visit the Alcona County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Alcona County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
214 W. Main Street
Harrisville, MI 48740
989-724-6271
- Visits are 15 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 989-724-9570 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit after 8:00 am on the same day.
- Inmates are allowed 2 visit sessions per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 989-724-6271 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUNDAY | TIME TO BE ASSIGNED | LAST NAME BEGINS A-L |
| WEDNESDAY | TIME TO BE ASSIGNED | LAST NAME BEGINS M-Z |
| THURSDAY | TIME TO BE ASSIGNED | LAST NAME BEGINS A-L |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
LAST NAME BEGINS M-Z |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcona County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-724-6271 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcona County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-724-6271 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Alcona County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Alcona County Jail" is also known as Alcona County Jail, Michigan, Alcona.