Day or night, you can get inmate information from the 770-bed Wayne County Jail II by calling 313-224-2247.
Misdemeanor and felony arrests made in this county are brought to this facility, where the arrestee goes through booking and processing. When the charges require it, the person is held until they are released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
The inmate search tool lets you browse the roster of people who have been arrested and remain in custody.
If found guilty, inmates with sentences of less than one year serve their time here. Those with longer sentences serve their time in the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to use the jail roster, how to reach the facility, and how inmate services work, including visitation hours and policies, inmate accounts, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
You’ll often be asked for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so save it once you find it. If you can’t locate it online, call Wayne County Jail II at 313-224-2247.
Phone: 313-224-2247
Physical Address:
525 Clinton St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Wayne County Jail II
525 Clinton St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Wayne County Jail II
525 Clinton St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wayne County Jail II, 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 313-224-2247 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Wayne County or any county in Michigan.
Wayne County Jail II Inmate Search
The Wayne County Jail II maintains an average of 770 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wayne County Jail II 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 Wayne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 78,420 offenders.
The following charts of Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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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Wayne County Jail II is located at 525 Clinton St, Detroit, MI 48226. The phone number for the jail is 313-224-2247. When you look at this jail on the outside, you can see that it's an historic building, originating in 1929. In 1996, it was expanded to create more inmate beds.
Currently it's set up to accomodate 770 inmate beds, with each cell block situated along a long corridor. The guard on duty walks up and down this corridor to supervise the inmates in their cells. This is obviously quite different from some of the modern jail designs that have a central dayroom and guards that are directly supervising and interacting with inmates more openly.
Wayne County Jail II and the other two County jails, Wayne County Jail I and Wayne County Jail III, will be replaced by a more modern design called the Wayne County Criminal Just Center. This new facility was running behind schedule as of 2023. When it opens it will not increase the total number of beds, but the emphasis will shift in recognition of the desperate problem of mental illness and substance abuse among arrestees.
Mostly males who have been accused of committing violent crimes tend to be taken to Wayne County Jail II. If you think someone you know has been brought here, use the Wayne County Sheriff's inmate roster to do an Inmate Search.
If you want to visit someone you know who is being held in , you'll first have to schedule a visit 24 hours before you want to show up. Inmates can only have someone visit once a week, and it has to be on a weekday, not on a weekend. The rules explaning what you can and can't do regarding visiting an inmate can be found under Visits. Or you can scroll down to read details.
Other links that will be helpful are: Mail, Phone, Money, Bail, e-mail, Commissary, Tablet rentals. The Wayne County Sheriff's Facebook page can be found here.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Wayne County Jail II 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 Wayne County Jail II typically includes the following steps:
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 313-224-2247.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Wayne County Jail II in Detroit 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 313-224-2247 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Wayne County, Michigan, visit the Wayne County Jail II Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail II? What is the Schedule?
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525 Clinton St.
Detroit, MI 48226
313-224-2247
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY (Professional Visits Only) |
7:30AM – 10:30AM 1:00PM – 2:30PM 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30AM – 10:30AM 1:00PM – 2:30PM 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30AM – 10:30AM 1:00PM – 2:30PM 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM – 10:30AM 1:00PM – 2:30PM 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30AM – 10:30AM 1:00PM – 2:30PM 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30AM – 10:30AM 1:00PM – 2:30PM 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY (Professional Visits Only) |
7:30AM – 10:30AM 1:00PM – 2:30PM 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Wayne County Jail II
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Wayne County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Wayne County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Wayne County Jail II:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Wayne County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Wayne County Jail II's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Wayne County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Wayne County Jail II, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Wayne County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Wayne County Jail II Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Wayne County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Wayne County Jail II Phone: 313-224-2247
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail II’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2247 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 Wayne County Jail II?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Wayne County Jail II
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail II’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2247 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail II?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Wayne County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail II’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2247 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail II?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Wayne County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Wayne County Jail II has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Wayne County Jail II, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Services vary by jail. GettingOut shows what this facility offers.
Phone & Voicemail Fees
Call rates, deposit fees and voicemail prices depend on the jail's contract. Check them on GettingOut or with GettingOut at 866-516-0115 before you add money.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you add money to a GettingOut account so the inmate can call your number. Ask GettingOut which other account types are offered at this jail.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Wayne County Jail II GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Wayne County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail II’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2247 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail II, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Wayne County Jail II allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Wayne County Jail II also allows letters mailed in envelopes to inmates as long as the letter conforms to guidelines listed below in important tips.
How to address mail:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Wayne County Jail II
525 Clinton St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Make sure that your name and return address are in the upper left hand corner of the envelope.
Newspapers
Inmates at this jail are allowed to have newspaper subscriptions but they must be mailed directly from the publisher to the jail.
Magazines
Magazine subscriptions are fine as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher and that the magazines do not contain violence, nudity or pornography.
Books
Hard cover books are not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon, however, softcover books are acceptable. They must be mailed directly from the publisher or an approved third-party distributor, (I.E. Amazon, Barnes and Noble), to the jail.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Wayne County Jail II standards will be disposed of.
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
Wayne County Jail II allows Care packages from My Care Pack.
Postcards
The Wayne County Jail II allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Wayne County Jail II also allows letters mailed in envelopes to inmates as long as the letter conforms to guidelines listed below in important tips.
How to address mail:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Wayne County Jail II
525 Clinton St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Make sure that your name and return address are in the upper left hand corner of the envelope.
Newspapers
Inmates at this jail are allowed to have newspaper subscriptions but they must be mailed directly from the publisher to the jail.
Magazines
Magazine subscriptions are fine as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher and that the magazines do not contain violence, nudity or pornography.
Books
Hard cover books are not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon, however, softcover books are acceptable. They must be mailed directly from the publisher or an approved third-party distributor, (I.E. Amazon, Barnes and Noble), to the jail.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Wayne County Jail II standards will be disposed of.
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
Wayne County Jail II allows Care packages from My Care Pack.
For complete information on what you can mail, how you can ship, what is not allowed and more, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail II’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2247 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail II, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail II’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2247 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail II using an Online Messaging Service?
Wayne County Jail II contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Wayne County Jail II,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Wayne County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Wayne County Jail II,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Wayne County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail II’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2247 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Wayne County Jail II have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Wayne County Jail II, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Wayne County Jail II.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Wayne County Jail II Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Wayne County Jail II inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail II’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2247 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Wayne County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wayne County?
