Barry County Jail

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Barry County Jail

Inmate information is available 24/7 from the 94-bed Barry County Jail at 269-948-4804.

Misdemeanor and felony suspects arrested in this county are brought to this facility for booking and processing. They remain here, if their charges require it, until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay in custody until their trial ends.

You can view the full roster of people currently in custody with the inmate search tool.

Anyone sentenced to less than one year does that time in this county. Anyone sentenced to more goes to the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page explains the following inmate services:

Be sure to record the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You’ll need it for mail and other communication. If it’s not online, call Barry County Jail at 269-948-4804.

Phone: 269-948-4804

Physical Address:
1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barry County Jail
1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barry County Jail
1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Barry County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Barry 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 269-948-4804 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Barry County or any county in Michigan.

Barry County Jail Inmate Search

The Barry County Jail maintains an average of 94 offenders in custody on any given day. The Barry 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 Barry County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,880 offenders.

The following charts of Barry 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 Barry 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 Barry 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 Barry 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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About the Barry County Jail

Serving Barry County, the 94-bed Barry County Jail provides a safe and secure environment for inmates to engage in personal growth and rehabilitation. All care is provided throughout any lengthy of incarceration including healthy meals, medical care both ongoing and newly occurring, mental health support addresses any anger management or substance use, as well as addictions, on recreation and exercise are provided every day.

The falls under the direction of the Sheriff's Office and are responsible for both those who are newly arrested and those who are serving a sentence, with both being treated equally and receiving access to phone calls and visits. For inmate information call 269-948-4804.

Several programs are in place including AA and substance abuse, church services, cognitive thinking, early release, GED, gym, jail diversion, and work release for the inmates who are sentenced to it. In work release inmates are able to leave the facility during the day to work their regular job or a court appointed one, and they will serve their sentences at night and when they are not at work.

Inmates are also able to receive support from outside of the jail, through their friends and family, with money for commissary purchases and phone calls, mail and visits, which help support their mental health and also support the families and allow inmates to remain part of their community.

To deposit money to an inmate account there is a kiosk in the lobby of the jail and there is online access for commissary, and through phones, visitations and instant messaging are also funded through the same program.

Phones will be available during daytime hours, and inmates may access them to make outgoing calls to their friends and family every day.

Visits are scheduled in advance to work around programming and work release.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Barry County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Barry 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 Barry County Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Barry County Jail at 269-948-4804.

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Directions / Map to the Barry County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Barry County

After being arrested and booked into Barry County Jail in Hastings, 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 269-948-4804 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 269-948-4804.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Barry County can facilitate the process.
  • Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Barry County, Michigan, visit the Barry County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Barry County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Barry County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058
269-948-4804

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
  • On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
  • A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
  • Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
  • Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
  • Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
  • Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
  • Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
  • An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM


Barry County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
MONDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
TUESDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
WEDNESDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
THURSDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
FRIDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
SATURDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM

Barry 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:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Barry County Jail
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barry County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-948-4804 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Barry County Jail?

Barry County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058
269-948-4804

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
  • On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
  • A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
  • Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
  • Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
  • Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
  • Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
  • Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
  • An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM


Barry County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
MONDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
TUESDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
WEDNESDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
THURSDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
FRIDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
SATURDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barry County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-948-4804 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Barry County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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
Barry 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 Barry 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#
Barry County Jail
1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058


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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Barry County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Barry County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Barry County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Michigan, then choose Barry County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Barry County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
  • If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Barry County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Barry County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barry County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-948-4804 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Barry County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Barry County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Barry County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Barry County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Barry County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Barry County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barry County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-948-4804 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Barry County Jail, and what can I send them?

Barry County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Barry County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Barry 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#
Barry County Jail
1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barry County Jail
1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058



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
Ask the Barry County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Barry County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Barry County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barry County Jail
1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058

Barry County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Barry County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Barry County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barry County Jail
1212 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barry County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-948-4804 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Barry 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 Barry County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-948-4804 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Barry County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Barry County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.


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:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

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  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Barry County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Barry County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Barry County, by creating an account.
  • Select Michigan, then select Barry County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Barry County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Barry County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Barry County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barry County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-948-4804 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Barry County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Barry County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.


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:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
  • Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

Questions:

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Barry County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.


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:

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Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barry County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-948-4804 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Barry County?

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