Gladwin County Jail
Gladwin County Jail
You can reach the 84-bed Gladwin County Jail day or night at 989-426-7121 with questions about an inmate.
Everyone arrested in this county, whether for a misdemeanor or a felony, is brought to this facility for booking and processing. When the charges warrant it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches a verdict.
See who is currently in custody by searching the roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates who are sentenced to less than one year serve their sentence here in the county. Those who get a longer sentence go to the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Everything you need to stay in contact is on this page, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, send mail, receive phone calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and order commissary.
The jail ID or booking number is worth saving, since it’s needed for mail and other services. If you can’t find it online, call Gladwin County Jail at 989-426-7121.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gladwin 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 989-426-7121 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Gladwin County or any county in Michigan.
Gladwin County Jail Inmate Search
The Gladwin County Jail maintains an average of 84 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gladwin 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 Gladwin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,680 offenders.
The following charts of Gladwin 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 Gladwin 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 Gladwin 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 Gladwin 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 lessThe 84-bed Gladwin County Jail and Sheriff’s Office serves all of Gladwin County in their shared building. It provides a lobby with large windows and an accessible ramp out front, and the recreation yard is in a fenced area to the side and rear of the building, ample parking is available for all visitors.
Located right next to the Courthouse, it is at the Gladwin County Jail that all offenders, both misdemeanor and felony, are housed as they wait for their trial. Jail staff are responsible for the care and control of the inmates, the safety of the community as they manage security of the facility, and transportation of inmates to and from court dates and other required appointments.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 989-426-7121, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Medical treatments and mental health counseling are both provided to aid inmates in their rehabilitation efforts. They will also be provided with all meals, space and time for exercise and recreation, create positive social interactions, and support contact with family and friends who are not incarcerated and haven’t been recently.
Mail can be sent directly to the jail through the US Postal Service to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gladwin County Jail
501 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624
... with a return address and full name of the sender. There must not be any other markings on the envelope and each letter will be opened and checked for contraband, adult content, cash or other items, and only when it has been determined to be safe for entry to the facility will it be given to the inmate that it is for.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
Phone calls are also available, though only outgoing during the free time or dayroom hours of the inmate. No incoming calls for inmates.
Visits are allowed and can be arranged for approved visitors.
- Jail (Main): 989-426-7121
- Sheriff: 989- 426-7121
The booking process explained for Gladwin County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Gladwin County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Gladwin County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 989-426-7121.
What are the bail options in Gladwin County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Gladwin County Jail in Gladwin 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 989-426-7121 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 989-426-7121.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Gladwin 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 Gladwin County, Michigan, see the Gladwin County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gladwin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Gladwin County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
501 W. Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624
989-426-7121
- 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 989-426-7121 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week. Each inmate has an assigned date and time.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
- All visits are done by video, and are at the Gladwin County Jail.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 989-426-7121 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gladwin County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-426-7121 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gladwin County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gladwin County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-426-7121 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gladwin 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 an Express Account self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Gladwin County Jail uses Express Account 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 Gladwin 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 inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gladwin County Jail
501 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Express Account 24/7 over the Phone by calling 866-422-6833.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
Gladwin County Jail uses a third party service called Express Account, affiliated with TIGGS Canteen Service to deposit money in an inmate's account.
By creating an account with Express Account you can send money:
- Online 24/7
- By calling 866-422-6833 24/7
- By using the Gladwin County Jail Kiosk which takes cash, debit and credit cards.
Express Account also serves Gladwin County Jail inmates by allowing friends and family to purchase commissary items for them and having them shipped directly to the facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gladwin County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-426-7121 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gladwin County Jail?
How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Gladwin County Jail
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Gladwin County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Gladwin County Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Gladwin County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gladwin County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-426-7121 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Gladwin County Jail, and what can I send them?
Gladwin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Gladwin County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Gladwin 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 #
Gladwin County Jail
501 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gladwin County Jail
501 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624
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 Gladwin 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 Gladwin County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Gladwin County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gladwin County Jail
501 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624
Gladwin County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Gladwin 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 Gladwin County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gladwin County Jail
501 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624
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 Gladwin County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-426-7121 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gladwin County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Gladwin County Jail uses a third party service called Express Account, affiliated with TIGGS Canteen Service to deposit money in an inmate's commissary account.
By creating an account with Express Account you can send money and purchase commissary to an inmate:
- Online 24/7
- By calling 866-422-6833 24/7
- By using the Gladwin County Jail Kiosk which takes cash, debit and credit cards.
Express Account and TIGGS Canteen Service allows friends and family to purchase commissary items for them and having them shipped directly to the facility. Items such as snacks (healthy or non-healthy, clothes, hygeine products, etc.)
Gladwin County Jail uses a third party service called Express Account, affiliated with TIGGS Canteen Service to deposit money in an inmate's commissary account.
By creating an account with Express Account you can send money and purchase commissary to an inmate:
- Online 24/7
- By calling 866-422-6833 24/7
- By using the Gladwin County Jail Kiosk which takes cash, debit and credit cards.
Express Account and TIGGS Canteen Service allows friends and family to purchase commissary items for them and having them shipped directly to the facility. Items such as snacks (healthy or non-healthy, clothes, hygeine products, etc.)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gladwin County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-426-7121 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gladwin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Gladwin County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
- Send a text Message - 1 stamp
- Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
- Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
- Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
- Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
- Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
- Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
- Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
- When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Gladwin County Jail
To send a text or email message to a Gladwin County inmate, do the following:
Gladwin County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Gladwin County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Gladwin County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Gladwin County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Gladwin County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gladwin County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-426-7121 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Gladwin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Gladwin County Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the 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. Fee based system.
- Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, 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:
- Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Gladwin County Jail.
Questions:
- By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
- By email - tablets@securustech.net
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Gladwin County Jail
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Gladwin County follow these instructions:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
- You get charged the 1st of each month.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your Gladwin County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
If you have any questions:
- Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
- Email - tablets@securustech.net
For all Gladwin County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gladwin County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-426-7121 for further assistance.
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