Phone: 989- 892-4519
Physical Address:
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Bay County Juvenile Home
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's first and last name
Bay County Juvenile Home
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bay County Juvenile Home, 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- 892-4519 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Bay County or any county in Michigan.
Bay County Juvenile Home Inmate Search
The Bay County Juvenile Home maintains an average of 29 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bay County Juvenile Home 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 Bay County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,560 offenders.
The following charts of Bay 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 Bay 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 Bay 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 Bay 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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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Bay County Juvenile Home, call the jail’s booking line at 989- 892-4519.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Bay County Juvenile Home Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Bay County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Bay County and other Michigan and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Bay County Juvenile Home will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bay County Juvenile Home? What is the Schedule?
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
989- 892-4519
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 989- 892-4519 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 3:00PM to 4:30PM |
| MONDAY | No visits or calls |
| TUESDAY | No visits or calls |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00PM to 7:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | No visits or calls |
| FRIDAY | No visits or calls |
| SATURDAY | No visits or calls |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay County Juvenile Home’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989- 892-4519 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 Bay County Juvenile Home?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay County Juvenile Home’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989- 892-4519 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bay County Juvenile Home?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay County Juvenile Home’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989- 892-4519 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bay County Juvenile Home?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay County Juvenile Home’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989- 892-4519 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bay County Juvenile Home, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bay County Juvenile Home 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Bay County Juvenile Home 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
Bay County Juvenile Home
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's first and last name
Bay County Juvenile Home
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
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
The Bay County Juvenile Home allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Bay County Juvenile Home standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Juvenile's first and last name
Bay County Juvenile Home
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
For inmates receiving mail in the Bay County Juvenile Home 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 Bay County Juvenile Home:
Juvenile's first and last name
Bay County Juvenile Home
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
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 Bay County Juvenile Home’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989- 892-4519 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bay County Juvenile Home, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay County Juvenile Home’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989- 892-4519 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bay County Juvenile Home using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay County Juvenile Home’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989- 892-4519 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bay County Juvenile Home have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay County Juvenile Home’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989- 892-4519 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Bay County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bay County?
This facility, known as "Bay County Juvenile Home" is also known as Bay County Juvenile Home, Michigan, Bay.
