Located in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the Wesley Street Jail is a 186-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 517-768-7900.
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 Wesley Street Jail at 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Phone: 517-768-7900
Physical Address:
212 W. Wesley Street
Jackson, MI 49201
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 517-768-7900 for this)
Jackson County Jail-MI
c/o Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9167
Seminole, Florida 33775-9167
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 517-768-7900 for this)
Jackson County Jail
212 W. Wesley Street
Jackson, MI 49201
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wesley Street 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 517-768-7900 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Jackson County or any county in Michigan.
Wesley Street Jail Inmate Search
The Jackson County Prosecutor keeps track of the 12th District's Most Wanted on his Facebook page, and keeps an up-to-date Arrest Warrant List online.
The Wesley Street Jail maintains an average of 186 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wesley Street 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 Jackson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,660 offenders.
The following charts of Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 lessThe Wesley Street Jail, located at 212 W Wesley Street, Jackson, MI 49201 in Jackson County, Michigan has a maximum capacity of 186 inmates. You can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 517-768-7900. They dob't have an official Inmate search feature, nor do they have a public Jail Roster, but you can find information about an inmate by either calling the jail at 517-768-7900, or online by looking them up on Vinelink, or by registering with the jail's inmate money deposit company and then after choosing Jackson County, searching for the inmate on their website.
The Wesley Street Jail in Michigan is a correctional facility that houses inmates ranging from low-level misdemeanor offenders to those awaiting trial for violent crimes like robbery, rape, and murder.
The conditions at the jail have been described as deteriorating rapidly and deplorable for both inmates and corrections staff. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has been pushing for a new jail due to the poor conditions. The voters of jackson County surprisingly voted against it even though the building, which was built in 1953, over 70 yrears ago, has completely deteriorated. The plumbing is a mess, their heating system is antiquated, the metal door locks are from the original construction and the design of how the inmates are housed, is so ineffective, that the staff is not safe.
Another of the reasons that the jail is not safe is because they are forced to house many inmate in 14-man cells. Because of the number of people in the cells, conflicts cannot be dealth with easily. The correctional officer has to insert himself (or herself) into a cell with very little way to protect themselves.
History of the Wesley Street Jail:
Here are a few photos of the Wesley Street Jail:
Jackson County does have another jail, known as the Chanter Road Jail. The plan that they put before the voters in November 2022 was to add 250 beds, a new booking area and some holding cells to that facility at a cost of $50 million., but it was rejected, with 35,923 voting no to 25,018 voting yes.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Wesley Street Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, 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 517-768-7900.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Wesley Street 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 Wesley Street Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Wesley Street Jail at 517-768-7900.
After being arrested and booked into Wesley Street Jail in Jackson, 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 517-768-7900 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Jackson County, Michigan, visit the Wesley Street Jail Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wesley Street Jail? What is the Schedule?
212 W. Wesley Street
Jackson, MI 49201
517-768-7900
Schedule Visits with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
7:00 AM to 10:45 PM
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 Wesley Street Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wesley Street Jail?
212 W. Wesley Street
Jackson, MI 49201
517-768-7900
Schedule Visits with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM to 10:00AM 3:00PM to 4:00PM 7:00PM to 9:00PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM to 11:45AM 1:00PM to 3:45PM 3:30PM to 10:45PM |
7:00 AM to 10:45 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wesley Street Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wesley Street 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 an Express Account self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Wesley Street 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 Wesley Street 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# (call 517-768-7900 for this)
Jackson County Jail
212 W. Wesley Street
Jackson, MI 49201
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.
By creating an account with Express Account you can send money:
Express Account also serves Wesley Street 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 Wesley Street Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wesley Street Jail?
To communicate by telephone with a Jackson County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Wesley Street Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wesley Street Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wesley Street Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Wesley Street 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.
Envelopes
The Wesley Street Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 517-768-7900 for this)
Jackson County Jail-MI
c/o Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9167
Seminole, Florida 33775-9167
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Wesley Street 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Wesley Street Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 517-768-7900 for this)
Jackson County Jail
212 W. Wesley Street
Jackson, MI 49201
Postcards
The Wesley Street 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.
Envelopes
The Wesley Street Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 517-768-7900 for this)
Jackson County Jail-MI
c/o Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9167
Seminole, Florida 33775-9167
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Wesley Street 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Wesley Street Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 517-768-7900 for this)
Jackson County Jail
212 W. Wesley Street
Jackson, MI 49201
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wesley Street Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wesley Street Jail, and what can I purchase?
By creating an account with Express Account you can send money and purchase commissary to an inmate:
Express Account and TIGGS Canteen Service allows friends and family to purchase commissary items for them and having them shipped directly to the facility. Items such as snacks (healthy or non-healthy, clothes, hygeine products, etc.)
By creating an account with Express Account you can send money and purchase commissary to an inmate:
Express Account and TIGGS Canteen Service allows friends and family to purchase commissary items for them and having them shipped directly to the facility. Items such as snacks (healthy or non-healthy, clothes, hygeine products, etc.)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wesley Street Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wesley Street Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Jackson County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Wesley Street Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wesley Street Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wesley Street Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Wesley Street Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Jackson County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Wesley Street Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Jackson County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wesley Street Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-768-7900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Jackson County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jackson County?
This facility, known as "Wesley Street Jail" is also known as Jackson County Jail - Downtown , Jackson County Jail - Downtown , Michigan, Jackson.