Alcona County Jail is a 31-bed jail based in the city of Harrisville, Alcona County, Michigan. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 989-724-6271.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Alcona County Jail at 989-724-6271 for help.
Phone: 989-724-6271
Physical Address:
214 W. Main Street
Harrisville, MI 48740
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Iosco County Jail
428 W. Lake Street
Tawas City, MI 48763
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Iosco County Jail
428 W. Lake Street
Tawas City, MI 48763
Other Jails and Prisons
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.
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The 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.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Alcona County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Alcona County Jail:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 989-724-6271.
If someone is taken to Alcona County Jail in Harrisville for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 989-724-6271.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Alcona County, Michigan, visit the Alcona County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail? What is the Schedule?
214 W. Main Street
Harrisville, MI 48740
989-724-6271
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.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcona County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-724-6271 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcona County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-724-6271 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcona County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-724-6271 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Alcona County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Alcona County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Iosco County Jail
428 W. Lake Street
Tawas City, MI 48763
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Iosco County Jail
428 W. Lake Street
Tawas City, MI 48763
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Alcona County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Alcona County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Iosco County Jail
428 W. Lake Street
Tawas City, MI 48763
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.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcona County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-724-6271 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Alcona County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcona County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-724-6271 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Alcona County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcona County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-724-6271 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Alcona County?
This facility, known as "Alcona County Jail" is also known as Alcona County Jail, Michigan, Alcona.
