Eaton County Jail

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Eaton County Jail Information

Eaton County Jail is a 374-bed jail located in Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 517-543-3512.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

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

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Eaton County Jail at 517-543-3512 for assistance.

Phone: 517-543-3512

Physical Address:
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813-1000

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Eaton County Jail
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813-1000

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
C/O Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9186
Seminole, FL 33775-9186

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How Do You Find Someone in the Eaton County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Eaton 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 517-543-3512 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Eaton County or any county in Michigan.

Eaton County Jail Inmate Search

The Eaton County Jail maintains an average of 374 offenders in custody on any given day. The Eaton 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 Eaton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,240 offenders.

The following charts of Eaton 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 Eaton 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 Eaton 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 Eaton 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 Eaton County Jail

The Eaton County Jail in Michigan has a capacity of 374 inmates. The address and contact number for Eaton County Jail in Michigan are as follows. Address: 1025 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813, United States. Contact number: 517-543-3512.

It is recommended to check the Eaton County Jail website to schedule an appointment and confirm the visiting hours. All visits are done with video. The Eaton County Jail in Michigan charges sentenced inmates a $32 per day housing fee. The jail has programs and regulations for inmates, which can be found in the Inmate Family Guide. The jail arraignments are held at the discretion of the court.

The Eaton County Jail has an inmate guide and rules and regulations that are made clear to inmates upon arrival. The jail is a medium-security level facility that houses male offenders. The mission of the Eaton County Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail, is to work in partnership with the community to provide law enforcement and public safety excellence.

Visiting hours at the facility are Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. daily except County observed Holidays. Video visitation from the visitor's home is also available. Online visitation is everyday beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 10:00 p.m. daily. 

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Eaton County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, 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 517-543-3512.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Eaton County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Eaton County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Eaton County Jail includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 517-543-3512.

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

How to handle bail after an arrest in Eaton County

If someone has been booked at Eaton County Jail in Charlotte, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 517-543-3512.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Eaton County.
  • Property within Eaton County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Eaton County, Michigan, visit the Eaton County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

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

1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813-1000
517-543-3512

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one 30-minute visit per week.
  • You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
  • A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO on site VISITS
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
SATURDAY NO on site VISITS


Eaton County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Off-site visits are 20 minutes long and you may schedule up to 2 visits per day.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 517-543-3512 for questions or appointments.

Eaton County Jail uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.

Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.

Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3512 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 Eaton County Jail?

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

1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813-1000
517-543-3512

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one 30-minute visit per week.
  • You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
  • A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO on site VISITS
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:00 PM -  3:30 PM
SATURDAY NO on site VISITS


Eaton County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Off-site visits are 20 minutes long and you may schedule up to 2 visits per day.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 517-543-3512 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Eaton 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 an Express Account self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.



Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Eaton County Jail uses Express Account 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 Eaton 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.
C/O Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9186
Seminole, FL 33775-9186



Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Express Account 24/7 over the Phone by calling 866-422-6833.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

Eaton County Jail uses a third party service called Express Account, affiliated with TIGGS Canteen Service to deposit money in an inmate's account.

By creating an account with Express Account you can send money: 

  • Online 24/7
  • By calling 866-422-6833 24/7
  • By using the Eaton County Jail Kiosk which takes cash, debit and credit cards.

Express Account also serves Eaton County Jail inmates by allowing friends and family to purchase commissary items for them and having them shipped directly to the facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Eaton County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Eaton County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Eaton County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Eaton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3512 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Eaton County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Eaton 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 Eaton 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:
Eaton County Jail
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813-1000



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
C/O Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9186
Seminole, FL 33775-9186



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 Eaton 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 Eaton 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:
C/O Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9186
Seminole, FL 33775-9186

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Eaton 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 Eaton County Jail:
Eaton County Jail
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813-1000


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 Eaton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Eaton 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 Eaton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3512 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Eaton 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 Eaton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Eaton 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 Eaton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-543-3512 for further assistance.

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