Benzie County Jail

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Benzie County Jail Information

Benzie County Jail is a 47-bed jail in Beulah, Benzie County, Michigan. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 231-882-4484.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Benzie County Jail at 231-882-4484 for assistance.

Phone: 231-882-4484

Physical Address:
505 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Beulah, MI 49617

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617

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How Do You Find Someone in the Benzie County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Benzie 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 231-882-4484 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Benzie County or any county in Michigan.

Benzie County Jail Inmate Search

The Benzie County Jail maintains an average of 47 offenders in custody on any given day. The Benzie 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 Benzie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 940 offenders.

The following charts of Benzie 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 Benzie 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 Benzie 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 Benzie 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 Benzie County Jail

The 47-bed Benzie County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Benzie County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 231-882-4484, 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. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Benzie County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Benzie County Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Benzie County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Benzie County Jail include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Benzie County Jail at 231-882-4484.

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

Steps to pay bail in Benzie County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Benzie County Jail in Beulah for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 231-882-4484.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Benzie County are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Benzie County, Michigan, visit the Benzie County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Benzie County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

505 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Beulah, MI 49617
231-882-4484

  • 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 231-882-4484 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 231-882-4484 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 7:30PM
closed lunch and dinner hours
MONDAY 8:00AM - 7:30PM
closed lunch and dinner hours
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 7:30PM
closed lunch and dinner hours
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 7:30PM
closed lunch and dinner hours
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 7:30PM
closed lunch and dinner hours
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 7:30PM
closed lunch and dinner hours
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 7:30PM
closed lunch and dinner hours

Benzie County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benzie County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-882-4484 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 Benzie County Jail?

Benzie County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benzie County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-882-4484 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Benzie 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 a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Benzie County Jail uses Jail ATM 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 Benzie 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 #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Benzie County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Benzie County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Benzie County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Michigan, then choose Benzie County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Benzie County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Benzie County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Benzie County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Benzie County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benzie County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-882-4484 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Benzie County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Benzie County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Benzie County Jail inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Michigan, then the Benzie County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Benzie County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Benzie County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benzie County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-882-4484 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Benzie County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Benzie County Jail 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 Benzie 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 #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617



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 Benzie County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Benzie County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617

Benzie County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Benzie 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 Benzie County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benzie County Jail
505 Michigan Ave.
Beulah, MI 49617


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 Benzie County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-882-4484 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Benzie County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Benzie County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Benzie County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Benzie County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Benzie County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Benzie County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Benzie County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Benzie County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Michigan, then choose Benzie County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Benzie County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Benzie County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Benzie County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Benzie County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benzie County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-882-4484 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Benzie County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Benzie County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Benzie County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Benzie County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Michigan, then the Benzie County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Benzie County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Benzie County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benzie County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-882-4484 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Benzie County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, 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.
  • 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:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • 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 inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benzie County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-882-4484 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Benzie Wexford Manistee Grand Traverse Leelanau
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