Located in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, the Berrien County Jail is a 352-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 269-983-7141.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Berrien County Jail at 269-983-7141 for further assistance.
Phone: 269-983-7141
Physical Address:
919 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
(Plain, white, pre-stamped postcards only! No envelopes)
Berrien County Jail
919 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Berrien County Jail
919 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(No publications allowed. Legal Mail OK)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Berrien 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 269-983-7141 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Berrien County or any county in Michigan.
Berrien County Jail Inmate Search
The Berrien County Jail maintains an average of 352 offenders in custody on any given day. The Berrien 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 Berrien County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,880 offenders.
The following charts of Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien 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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The Berrien County Jail in Michigan has a rated capacity of 352 beds. For a county of 157,000 people this is considered inadequate, but sufficient. It provides the county with approximately 2 beds per 1,000 population, which is about average for the state. The jail is located at 919 Port Street in St. Joseph, MI 49085 and can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 269-983-7141.
HISTORY
Berrien County has had several jails through the years, and unlike most counties, with the exception of one, they are still standing today.
The first jail built in 1834, was a building with six in thick wooden walls and 24' x 32' area in size. It was two stories; the jailer's living quartwers and two cells on the lower floor and 4 cells on the upper floor. Each inmate had a bed, a blanket, a tin washbin and a tin bucket to go to the bathroom. There is no photo of this, but below was the jail that was built in its place several years later.
The second jail in Berrien County, known as the Berrien Springs Jail, located at the corner of Ferry and Main Streets in St. Joseph, was in commission from 1896 to 1958.
The current jail has been in commission since it was first built in 1958 and has had several expansions and renovations since then. The most recent renovations that were completed in 2018, added many security upgrades, a new sally port, booking area with room for 51 men and 24 women, padded cells, a medical exam room, a screening and a triage area. the current numberof beds is now 352.
For over 20 years, there has been discussion with Berrien County officials to build a new jail and courthouse, but that time may have passed, as construction costs have more than tripled in the past few years, and the countyy budget has become tighter and taxes have reached their breaking point for residents. For the time being they will have to do with what they have.
If you need information about an inmate being held in the Berrien County Jail, you can call the jail 24 hours a day at 269-983-7141. You also have the option of looking them up online using the Berrien County Inmate Search. You can look them up by name or booking date. There are no mugshots available to the public, but it does list the offender's name, date of arrest, date of birth and their criminal charges.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. The original letter will be scanned and then destroyed. Friends and family of inmates in the Berrien County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also send them money and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 269-983-7141.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Berrien County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Berrien County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Berrien County Jail at 269-983-7141.
After being arrested and booked into Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 269-983-7141 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Berrien County, Michigan, visit the Berrien County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Berrien County Jail? What is the Schedule?
919 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269-983-7141
Schedule Video Visits online with GTL / Viapath
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:30AM 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:30AM 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:30AM 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:30AM 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Berrien County Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-983-7141 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 Berrien County Jail?
919 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269-983-7141
Schedule Video Visits online with GTL / Viapath
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:30AM 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:30AM 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:30AM 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:30AM 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-983-7141 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Berrien County Jail?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-983-7141 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Berrien County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Berrien County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-983-7141 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Berrien County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Berrien County Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive white pre-metered postcards (Max: 6” X 4 ¼”; Min 5” X 3 ½”). like the type purchased from the post office. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
With permission, and after the inmate has been incarcerated for 30 days, the jail may allow an inmate to receive up to three photos. That is the maximum they may have in their cell at any given time.
Postcards (and photos when allowed) MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
(Plain, white, pre-stamped postcards only! No envelopes)
Berrien County Jail
919 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Berrien County Jail
919 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(No publications allowed. Legal Mail OK)
Newspapers
Not allowed.
Magazines
Not allowed.
Books
Not allowed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-983-7141 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Berrien County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-983-7141 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Berrien County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-983-7141 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Berrien 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 Berrien County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-983-7141 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Berrien County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Berrien County?
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