Gladwin County Jail

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Gladwin County Jail Information

The Gladwin County Jail is a 84 bed jail in the city of Gladwin, Gladwin County, Michigan.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 989- 426-7121, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 989- 426-7121

Physical Address:
501 W. Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
501 W. Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624

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How Do You Find Someone in the Gladwin County Jail?

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.

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About the Gladwin County Jail
The capacity of Gladwin County Jail in Michigan varies depending on the source. According to, it is a 760-bed regional correctional facility that houses about 642 inmates. However, states that it is a 175-bed capacity minimum-security facility. Another source, reports that the jail has a bed capacity of 197 and has been operational since 1983. The address for Gladwin County Jail in Michigan is 501 West Cedar Avenue, Gladwin, MI 48624. The contact number for the jail is 989-426-7121. The Gladwin County Jail in Michigan allows one or two visits per week for each inmate, with each session lasting from 15 to 60 minutes. Visitors must sign in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled visitation time. The visiting hours are from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays. Visits must be scheduled in advance between 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday. There is a maximum of four visitors per booth, excluding children under the age of two. The search results provide information on Gladwin County Jail in Michigan and Cheboygan County Jail, but there is no specific information on inmate issues and conditions at Gladwin County Jail. However, the search results do provide information on how to search for inmates in Gladwin County Jail. Additionally, the search results provide information on the number of arrests in Gladwin County and the capacity of Cheboygan County Jail. There is no information in the provided search results that suggests Gladwin County Jail in Michigan is unique in any way. It appears to be a standard county jail that houses male offenders.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Gladwin County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Gladwin County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 989- 426-7121.

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.

Gladwin County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Gladwin County?

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 Gladwin 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.

What is the booking process like at the Gladwin County Jail?

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 Gladwin 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.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

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.

What happens after booking?

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 Gladwin County Jail 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.

How long does the Gladwin County Jail Booking process take?

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.

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Directions / Map to the Gladwin County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Can I pay an Inmate's Bail Online?

Gladwin County Jail has contracted with Express Account, a third party online money deposit service, to pay for an Inmate's Bail using a credit card.

Here's how it works:

  1. Call the Gladwin County Jail at 989- 426-7121 to find out the exact amount you need in order to pay your inmate's bail. Often there are fees that are in addition to the bail amount. Keep in mind that Express Account will also be adding a small percentage for the use of their service. Make sure you select 'bond' when doing this.
  2. Go to Express Account, register with them and follow the instructions to pay bail.  You can also do this by phone if you prefer, by calling 866-422-6833.
  3. A fax or email is sent to the facility within 5 minutes of posting the bond. It includes the information about the bail/bond payment which begins the release process at the facility. If you have a concern, you may contact the facility at 989- 426-7121 to inquire.

If you have any questions on how this works phone support is available Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) between 8am - 4pm EST - call 866-422-6833. If you prefer to contact them online, go to their Customer Service Contact Page and write them with the question(s) you have.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gladwin County Jail? What is the Schedule?

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.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can 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.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How 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.
501 W. 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How 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 [facility_name_1}, 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.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gladwin County Jail, and what can I send them?

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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can 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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How 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.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Gladwin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

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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Other Jails Nearby

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

Gladwin Bay Midland Isabella Arenac Clare Ogemaw Roscommon
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