Charlevoix County Jail is a 40-bed jail based in Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 231-547-4461.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Charlevoix County Jail at 231-547-4461 for help.
Phone: 231-547-4461
Physical Address:
1000 Grant Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Charlevoix 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 231-547-4461 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Charlevoix County or any county in Michigan.
Charlevoix County Jail Inmate Search
The Charlevoix County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
The following charts of Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Housing each of the offenders arrested in Charlevoix County on either felony or misdemeanor charges, the 40-bed Charlevoix County Jail is a full service jail that will provide for all care and control as they wait for their trial or serve a short sentence. Almost all inmates will be released in under one year on either a short sentence, as they are released on bail soon after arrest, or if they are released by the court for other reasons.
The Charlevoix County Jail maintains an updated roster of all inmates, their charges, their bail, and expected release dates, both online and accessible by calling the jail at 231-547-4461.
While all basic needs and care are provided, including clothing, bedding, medical care, mental health care, and meals, there are also commissary purchases provided that allow inmates who have money in their account to purchase additional items from the commissary each week. This money must be added by their friends or family who are not incarcerated, or from a work release program, and this can be done at the lobby kiosk or online.
The Charlevoix County Jail has a jail garden that provides vegetables for the jail, and inmate trustees care for the garden for a form of rehabilitation and skills growth, as well as offering an opportunity to give back to their community. The produce grown is used in the jail for healthy meals and financial savings for the facility.
Though inmates may not have personal property dropped off, they can receive mail if books, magazines, and newspapers are sent directly from the publisher. All mail can be sent to the jail directly at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
... where it will be inspected by staff for a return address, drawings, and stickers or other banned items, contraband, and any adult content before it is given to the inmate.
To add money to the phone account of an inmate to receive phone calls there is a phone kiosk in the lobby as well as online access.
Visits are allowed for 20 minutes at a time, and they are available every day of the week except for Tuesday. Visiting hours are 10am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, and 6pm-8pm. Each inmate can have one visit each week, and the visitor must be on the visitor list that the inmate creates.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Charlevoix County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Charlevoix County Jail:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 231-547-4461.
If someone is taken to Charlevoix County Jail in Charlevoix for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 231-547-4461.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Charlevoix County, Michigan, visit the Charlevoix County Jail Bail FAQ page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1000 Grant Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-547-4461
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 231-547-4461 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlevoix County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlevoix County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail?
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
Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Charlevoix County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Charlevoix County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Charlevoix County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlevoix County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Charlevoix County follow these instructions:
Charlevoix 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:
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 Charlevoix County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
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 Charlevoix County Jail 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 Charlevoix 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 #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
For inmates receiving mail in the Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
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 Charlevoix County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Charlevoix County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Charlevoix County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Charlevoix County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Charlevoix 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
Charlevoix 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Charlevoix County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Charlevoix County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Charlevoix County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlevoix County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Do Inmates in the Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 231-547-4461 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Charlevoix County?
This facility, known as "Charlevoix County Jail" is also known as Charlevoix County Jail , Charlevoix County Jail , Michigan, Charlevoix.
