The 26-bed Baraga County Jail offers inmate information over the phone 24 hours a day at 906-524-6177.
This facility is the first stop for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. Everyone goes through booking and processing, and those who are held stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or until their trial is finished.
You can search for current inmates using the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their time at this jail. Inmates sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, reach the facility, and use services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
The inmate’s jail ID or booking number is required for many services, so save it. If it’s not online, call Baraga County Jail at 906-524-6177.
Phone: 906-524-6177
Physical Address:
940 US Highway 41
L'Anse, MI 49946
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baraga County Jail
940 US Highway 41
L’Anse, MI 49946
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baraga County Jail
940 US Highway 41
L’Anse, MI 49946
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Baraga 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 906-524-6177 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Baraga County or any county in Michigan.
Baraga County Jail Inmate Search
The Baraga County Jail maintains an average of 26 offenders in custody on any given day. The Baraga 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 Baraga County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 520 offenders.
The following charts of Baraga 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 Baraga 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 Baraga 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 Baraga 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 26-bed Baraga County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Baraga County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 906-524-6177, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Baraga County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baraga County Jail
940 US Highway 41
L’Anse, MI 49946
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baraga County Jail
940 US Highway 41
L’Anse, MI 49946
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Baraga County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Baraga County Jail:
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Baraga County Jail at 906-524-6177.
After being arrested and booked into Baraga County Jail in L'Anse, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 906-524-6177 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Baraga County, Michigan, visit the Baraga County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baraga County Jail? What is the Schedule?
940 US Highway 41
L'Anse, MI 49946
906-524-6177
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 906-524-6177 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Baraga County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baraga County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-524-6177 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 Baraga County Jail?
Baraga County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baraga County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-524-6177 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baraga County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Baraga County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Baraga County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baraga County Jail
940 US Highway 41
L’Anse, MI 49946
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Baraga County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Baraga County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Baraga County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baraga County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-524-6177 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baraga County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Baraga County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Rates
Transaction Fees:
Minimum Deposit Amount
There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
Customer Service
Monday - Friday 8-5 PM CST
800-583-9683
Email: support@ctel.us
For full information about using CTEL to communicate by phone with your Baraga County inmate, visit our Inmate Phone Page. You will find information about Inmate Phone schedules, rates, rules, policies, and tips. Please note that all of your phone calls will be recorderd and any information about your inmate's case that you speak about could be used against him in court.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baraga County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-524-6177 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baraga 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 Baraga County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-524-6177 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baraga County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Baraga County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Baraga County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Baraga County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Baraga County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Baraga County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Baraga County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Baraga County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baraga County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-524-6177 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baraga County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Baraga County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Baraga County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Baraga County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Baraga County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baraga County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-524-6177 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Baraga County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baraga County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-524-6177 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Baraga County?
