Cheboygan County Jail

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Cheboygan County Jail Information

Located in Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Michigan, the Cheboygan County Jail is a 103-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 231-627-3155.

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 Cheboygan County Jail at 231-627-3155 for further assistance.

Phone: 231-627-3155

Physical Address:
870 South Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Cheboygan County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Cheboygan 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 231-627-3155 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Cheboygan County or any county in Michigan.

Cheboygan County Jail Inmate Search

The Cheboygan County Jail maintains an average of 103 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,060 offenders.

The following charts of Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail

Both pretrial offenders and those who are sentenced to under a year in Cheboygan County will be housed at the 103-bed Cheboygan County Jail, both male and female and felony and misdemeanor charges. Each of the offenders being held will be provided with medical care, mental health care, healthy meals, recreation, and opportunities for rehabilitation and personal growth.

It is possible to determine if someone has been arrested and is being held by calling the jail directly at 231-627-3155 or by checking online.

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 Cheboygan 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 programs to address substance use, anger management, or others, there is also the opportunity to engage in conversation and communication with their family and their friends. The contact with loved ones has been shown to benefit all by sharing updates and progress, as well as providing a stronger mental health base for inmates, which keeps the building safer for everyone.

Commissary accounts allow inmates to purchase needed items, including snacks, clothing and hygiene items as no personal items (other than white socks and underwear) are accepted at the jail, and phone cards to make prepaid calls. A commissary account can be funded online.

Phones are available between 7am and 11pm each day for calls which are up to 30 minutes in length and made collect.

To send mail use the address of the jail and the name of the inmate:

Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721

Make sure that all paperback books or magazines are delivered by the publisher, and do not include stamps or envelopes, cash or checks. Mail without a return address may be refused.

To visit onsite visits will be 8am-4pm any day of the week, with one half hour visit permitted each day, and remote visits being accessible every day 7am-11pm. Each visit must be planned in advance with an online account.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Cheboygan County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Cheboygan County Jail at 231-627-3155.

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

Paying bail for someone in Cheboygan County

After being arrested and booked into Cheboygan County Jail in Cheboygan, 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 231-627-3155 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Cheboygan County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Cheboygan County, Michigan, visit the Cheboygan County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Cheboygan County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

870 South Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231-627-3155

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00PM

Cheboygan County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00PM
MONDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00PM

Cheboygan County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Cheboygan County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 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 Cheboygan County Jail?

Cheboygan County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Cheboygan County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cheboygan 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
Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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.
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721


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 Cheboygan County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Michigan, then choose Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Cheboygan County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Cheboygan County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Cheboygan County follow these instructions:

Cheboygan County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Michigan.
  • Choose Cheboygan County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Cheboygan County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Michigan to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Michigan to Michigan) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Cheboygan County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Cheboygan County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721



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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail:
Cheboygan County Jail
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721


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 Cheboygan County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Cheboygan County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Cheboygan County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Cheboygan 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

Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Michigan, then choose Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cheboygan County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Cheboygan County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.



You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Cheboygan County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Cheboygan County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cheboygan County Jail follow these steps:

Cheboygan County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Cheboygan County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:

•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Cheboygan County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cheboygan County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cheboygan County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Cheboygan County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Cheboygan County Jail

Cheboygan County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheboygan County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-627-3155 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Cheboygan County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

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