Inmate information is available 24/7 from the 103-bed Cheboygan County Jail at 231-627-3155.
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 Cheboygan County Jail at 231-627-3155.
Phone: 231-627-3155
Physical Address:
870 South Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Cheboygan 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 231-627-3155 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Cheboygan County or any county in Michigan.
Cheboygan County Jail Inmate Search
The Cheboygan County Jail maintains an average of 103 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,060 offenders.
The following charts of Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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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Both pretrial offenders and those who are sentenced to under a year in Cheboygan County will be housed at the 103-bed Cheboygan County Jail, both male and female and felony and misdemeanor charges. Each of the offenders being held will be provided with medical care, mental health care, healthy meals, recreation, and opportunities for rehabilitation and personal growth.
It is possible to determine if someone has been arrested and is being held by calling the jail directly at 231-627-3155 or by checking online.
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 Cheboygan 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 programs to address substance use, anger management, or others, there is also the opportunity to engage in conversation and communication with their family and their friends. The contact with loved ones has been shown to benefit all by sharing updates and progress, as well as providing a stronger mental health base for inmates, which keeps the building safer for everyone.
Commissary accounts allow inmates to purchase needed items, including snacks, clothing and hygiene items as no personal items (other than white socks and underwear) are accepted at the jail, and phone cards to make prepaid calls. A commissary account can be funded online.
Phones are available between 7am and 11pm each day for calls which are up to 30 minutes in length and made collect.
To send mail use the address of the jail and the name of the inmate:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Make sure that all paperback books or magazines are delivered by the publisher, and do not include stamps or envelopes, cash or checks. Mail without a return address may be refused.
To visit onsite visits will be 8am-4pm any day of the week, with one half hour visit permitted each day, and remote visits being accessible every day 7am-11pm. Each visit must be planned in advance with an online account.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Cheboygan County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Cheboygan County Jail:
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Cheboygan County Jail at 231-627-3155.
Once an individual is booked at Cheboygan County Jail in Cheboygan, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 231-627-3155 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Cheboygan County, Michigan, visit the Cheboygan County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cheboygan County Jail? What is the Schedule?
870 South Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231-627-3155
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Cheboygan County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Cheboygan County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 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 Cheboygan County Jail?
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Cheboygan County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Cheboygan County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cheboygan 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
Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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.
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
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 Cheboygan County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Cheboygan County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Cheboygan County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cheboygan County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Cheboygan County follow these instructions:
Cheboygan 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:
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 Cheboygan County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cheboygan County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Cheboygan County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Cheboygan 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:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Cheboygan County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
For inmates receiving mail in the Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
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 Cheboygan County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cheboygan County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Cheboygan County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Cheboygan County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Cheboygan 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
Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Cheboygan County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cheboygan County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cheboygan County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Cheboygan County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cheboygan County Jail follow these steps:
Cheboygan County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Cheboygan County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cheboygan County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cheboygan County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Cheboygan County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Cheboygan County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Cheboygan County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Cheboygan County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cheboygan County?
This facility, known as "Cheboygan County Jail" is also known as Cheboygan County Jail , Cheboygan County Jail , Michigan, Cheboygan.
