Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home

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Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Information

As the only secure juvenile facility in the county, the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home houses all of the juveniles who have been arrested and who are assigned to a facility for detention by the court. Rather than focusing on punishment or isolation tactics, the programs are designed to be skill building, education, and productive. Vocational training is provided for the older youth who have achieved graduation or their GED, the younger will benefit from small classes and continued academics equal to that which is being provided in the local public schools. To maintain safety and to provide youth with the tools they need both inside and outside of the facility, the juveniles, who are 11 to 17 years of age, will be expected to follow specific rules. There are up to 40 youth in the facility at any time, and through positive reinforcement they will be expected to use appropriate speech and word choices, cooperate, be where they are supposed to be at all a time, ignore negativity, stick to the dress code, treat others with respect, maintain a positive attitude, and develop improved listening skills. Mail: Mail is permitted but can be checked by staff before its final delivery. Phone: Phone calls and contact with family are part of the rehabilitation program and youth are permitted to call parents and guardians throughout their stay. Visitation: A visitation appointment for youth must be scheduled ahead of time by calling 269-385-8550

Phone: 269-385-8550

Physical Address:
1424 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home
1424 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home?

To search for an inmate in the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home, 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 269-385-8550 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Kalamazoo County or any county in Michigan.

Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Inmate Search

The Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home 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 Kalamazoo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,300 offenders.

The following charts of Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 269-385-8550.

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Directions / Map to the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Kalamazoo County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home in Kalamazoo for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 269-385-8550 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Kalamazoo County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, visit the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home? What is the Schedule?

Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1424 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-385-8550

  • 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 269-385-8550 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 269-385-8550 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-385-8550 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 Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-385-8550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-385-8550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-385-8550 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home 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 Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home
1424 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49048



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1424 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49048



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 Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home 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 Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home 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:
1424 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-385-8550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-385-8550 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-385-8550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-385-8550 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Kalamazoo County

What are the other City and County Jails in Kalamazoo County?

Kalamazoo County County Jails
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Kalamazoo Branch St. Joseph Cass Calhoun Van Buren Allegan Barry
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Search for an Inmate in Kalamazoo County

This facility, known as "Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home" is also known as Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home, Michigan, Kalamazoo.