Charlevoix County Jail
Charlevoix County Jail
Call the 40-bed Charlevoix County Jail at 231-547-4461 for inmate information. Staff are available 24 hours a day.
When someone is arrested for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, they are brought here for booking and processing. The charges determine what comes next: release on bond, release on their own recognizance, or continued custody until their trial is decided.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Anyone sentenced to less than a year serves the sentence here. Anyone sentenced to more than a year goes to the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page is a guide to:
- Searching the jail roster
- The visitation schedule
- Inmate account funding
- Phone calls and voicemail
- Email and texting
- Tablet rentals
- Bail bonds
- Commissary
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and other contact. If it’s not online, call Charlevoix County Jail at 231-547-4461.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Charlevoix 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 231-547-4461 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Charlevoix County or any county in Michigan.
Charlevoix County Jail Inmate Search
The Charlevoix County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
The following charts of Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 lessHousing each of the offenders arrested in Charlevoix County on either felony or misdemeanor charges, the 40-bed Charlevoix County Jail is a full service jail that will provide for all care and control as they wait for their trial or serve a short sentence. Almost all inmates will be released in under one year on either a short sentence, as they are released on bail soon after arrest, or if they are released by the court for other reasons.
The Charlevoix County Jail maintains an updated roster of all inmates, their charges, their bail, and expected release dates, both online and accessible by calling the jail at 231-547-4461.
While all basic needs and care are provided, including clothing, bedding, medical care, mental health care, and meals, there are also commissary purchases provided that allow inmates who have money in their account to purchase additional items from the commissary each week. This money must be added by their friends or family who are not incarcerated, or from a work release program, and this can be done at the lobby kiosk or online.
The Charlevoix County Jail has a jail garden that provides vegetables for the jail, and inmate trustees care for the garden for a form of rehabilitation and skills growth, as well as offering an opportunity to give back to their community. The produce grown is used in the jail for healthy meals and financial savings for the facility.
Though inmates may not have personal property dropped off, they can receive mail if books, magazines, and newspapers are sent directly from the publisher. All mail can be sent to the jail directly at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
... where it will be inspected by staff for a return address, drawings, and stickers or other banned items, contraband, and any adult content before it is given to the inmate.
To add money to the phone account of an inmate to receive phone calls there is a phone kiosk in the lobby as well as online access.
Visits are allowed for 20 minutes at a time, and they are available every day of the week except for Tuesday. Visiting hours are 10am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, and 6pm-8pm. Each inmate can have one visit each week, and the visitor must be on the visitor list that the inmate creates.
- Jail (Main): 231-547-4461
- Sheriff: 231-547-4461
How does the booking process work at Charlevoix County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 231-547-4461.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Charlevoix County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Charlevoix County Jail in Charlevoix 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 231-547-4461 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: 231-547-4461).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County, Michigan, visit the Charlevoix County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Charlevoix County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1000 Grant Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-547-4461
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 231-547-4461 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 3 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID and be at least 17 years old.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 231-547-4461 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlevoix County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlevoix County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Charlevoix 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
Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
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 Charlevoix County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Charlevoix County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Charlevoix County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Michigan, then choose Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Charlevoix County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlevoix County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Charlevoix County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Charlevoix County follow these instructions:
Charlevoix County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Michigan.
- Choose Charlevoix County Jail
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Charlevoix County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Charlevoix County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Charlevoix County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail, and what can I send them?
Charlevoix County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Charlevoix County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Charlevoix 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 #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Charlevoix County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Charlevoix County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
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 Charlevoix County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Charlevoix County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Charlevoix County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Charlevoix County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Charlevoix 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
Charlevoix 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.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Charlevoix County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Charlevoix County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Michigan, then choose Charlevoix County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Charlevoix County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Charlevoix County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Charlevoix County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Charlevoix County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlevoix County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Charlevoix County?
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