Berrien County Juvenile Center

To search for an inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center, 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 269-471-2831 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 Juvenile Center Inmate Search

The Berrien County Juvenile Center maintains an average of 42 offenders in custody on any given day. The Berrien County Juvenile Center 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center? What is the Schedule?

Berrien County Juvenile Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102
269-471-2831

• 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 269-471-2831 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 269-471-2831 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Berrien County Juvenile Center Resident Visitation

6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102
269-471-2831

IN PERSON VISITATION  

• Sundays from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 
• Visits are 45 minutes only. 3-3:45 pm or 4-4:4 5pm
• Visits are by appointment only (see below for instructions)
• 1 approved visitor at a time. 
• All visitors must present a photo ID, do a temperature check before entering and wear a mask during the entire visit.

VIDEO / ZOOM VISITATION

• Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Visits are 20 minutes only.
• Visits are by appointment only.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center, and what can I send them?

Berrien County Juvenile Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Berrien County Juvenile Center 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 Berrien County Juvenile Center 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:
Resident's Full Name
Berrien County Juvenile Center
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full Name
Berrien County Juvenile Center
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102

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 Berrien County Juvenile Center 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 Berrien County Juvenile Center 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:
Resident's Full Name
Berrien County Juvenile Center
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center, 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 Juvenile Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center 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 Juvenile Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Berrien County Juvenile Center 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 Juvenile Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

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