Shawono Center

To search for an inmate in the Shawono Center, 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 989-348-5443 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Crawford County or any county in Michigan.

Shawono Center Inmate Search

The Shawono Center maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Shawono Center 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 Crawford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,820 offenders.

The following charts of Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford 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.

What are the bail options in Crawford County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Shawono Center in Grayling for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 989-348-5443 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 989-348-5443.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Crawford County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Crawford County, Michigan, see the Shawono Center Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Shawono Center? What is the Schedule?

Shawono Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

10 N. Howes Lake Road
Grayling, MI 49738
989-348-5443

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 989-348-5443 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 989-348-5443 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawono Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-348-5443 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Shawono Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawono Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-348-5443 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Shawono Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawono Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-348-5443 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Shawono Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawono Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-348-5443 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Shawono Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawono Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-348-5443 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Shawono Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawono Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-348-5443 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Shawono Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawono Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-348-5443 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Shawono Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawono Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-348-5443 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Crawford County?

Crawford County County Jails

Crawford County Juvenile Facilities

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