Eaton County Youth Facility

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Eaton County Youth Facility

Housing both those who are waiting for their court date and those who have been assigned to the facility for detention, the Eaton County Youth Facility accommodates both male and female juveniles. It provides safety and security for both the juveniles as well as the community, housing juveniles who are a danger to themselves or others, who are waiting for their trial and unexpected to show to their court date if they are released, and who are facing serious charges. There are 8 beds in this coed facility, and they are encouraged to engage in activities and opportunities every day. Activities and programs include discussion groups, recreation time, gym classes, chores and responsibilities, and goal setting. Each youth receives a medical evaluation so that all medical care needed can be provided, they will also attend school during the weekdays onsite through the local school system, a religious service is offered once a week for those who choose to attend, therapy is provided onsite, along with daily groups, life skills, anger management, stress management, communication, conflict resolution, and more. Mail: 822 Courthouse Drive Charlotte, MI 48813 All mail must be through the post office and may not be hand delivered and must include a full return address. Phone: Each resident is provided two phone calls each week, and they must be to a parent, guardian, or grandparent. Family is unable to call into the facility to speak to the youth. Visitation: Parents, grandparents, and guardians are permitted to visit their child on the following schedule. Detention Sunday 2:30-3:20 PM, Wednesday 6:00-6:50 PM Residential Treatment Sunday 3:30-4:20 PM, Wednesday 7:00-7:50 PM Community Based Treatment Sunday 2:30-3:30 PM, Wednesday 6:15-7:15 PM

Phone

517-543-3244

Physical address

822 Courthouse Dr
Charlotte, MI 48813
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Juvenile's first and last name
Eaton County Youth Facility
822 Courthouse Drive
Charlotte, MI 48813

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Juvenile's first and last name
Eaton County Youth Facility
822 Courthouse Drive
Charlotte, MI 48813

Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the Eaton County Youth Facility, 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 517-543-3244 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Eaton County or any county in Michigan.

Eaton County Youth Facility Inmate Search

The Eaton County Youth Facility maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Eaton County Youth Facility 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 Eaton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,640 offenders.

The following charts of Eaton 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 Eaton 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 Eaton 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 Eaton 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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How does the booking process work at Eaton County Youth Facility?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Eaton County Youth Facility 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 Eaton County Youth Facility 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 517-543-3244.

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What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Eaton County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Eaton County Youth Facility in Charlotte 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 517-543-3244 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: 517-543-3244).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Eaton 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 Eaton County, Michigan, visit the Eaton County Youth Facility Bail Information Page.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Eaton County Youth Facility? What is the Schedule?

Eaton County Youth Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

822 Courthouse Dr
Charlotte, MI 48813
517-543-3244

  • 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 517-543-3244 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 517-543-3244 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

Eaton County Youth Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

822 Courthouse Dr
Charlotte, MI 48813
517-543-3244

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the juvenile resident's visitor list.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Immediate family only may visit.  This includes parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and sinblings over age 18.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 517-543-3244 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

DAY TIME
SUNDAY Visits by appt. only
MONDAY Visits by appt. only
TUESDAY Visits by appt. only
WEDNESDAY Visits by appt. only
THURSDAY Visits by appt. only
FRIDAY Visits by appt. only
SATURDAY Visits by appt. only

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Youth Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3244 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 Eaton County Youth Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Youth Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3244 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Eaton County Youth Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Youth Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3244 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Eaton County Youth Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Youth Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3244 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Eaton County Youth Facility, and what can I send them?

Eaton County Youth Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Eaton County Youth Facility 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Eaton County Youth Facility
822 Courthouse Drive
Charlotte, MI 48813



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's first and last name
Eaton County Youth Facility
822 Courthouse Drive
Charlotte, MI 48813



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 Eaton County Youth Facility 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 Eaton County Youth Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Eaton County Youth Facility whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Juvenile's first and last name
Eaton County Youth Facility
822 Courthouse Drive
Charlotte, MI 48813

Eaton County Youth Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Eaton County Youth Facility 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 Eaton County Youth Facility:
Juvenile's first and last name
Eaton County Youth Facility
822 Courthouse Drive
Charlotte, MI 48813


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 Eaton County Youth Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3244 for further assistance.

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Eaton County Youth Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Youth Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3244 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Eaton County Youth Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Youth Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3244 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Eaton County Youth Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Youth Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3244 for further assistance.

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

Eaton County County Jails

Eaton County Juvenile Facilities

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

Eaton County (this county)Jackson CountyCalhoun CountyBarry CountyIngham CountyClinton CountyIonia County
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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Eaton County

This facility, known as "Eaton County Youth Facility" is also known as Eaton County Youth Facility, Michigan, Eaton.