The Otsego County Jail is a 34 bed jail in the city of Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 989-731-7289.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 989-731-7289, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Otsego County Jail at 989-731-7289 to get it.
Phone: 989-731-7289
Physical Address:
124 South Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Otsego 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 989-731-7289 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Otsego County or any county in Michigan.
Otsego County Jail Inmate Search
The Otsego County Jail maintains an average of 34 offenders in custody on any given day. The Otsego 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 Otsego County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 680 offenders.
The following charts of Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego 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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The Otsego County Jail has a top capacity of 34, and houses all offenders charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes throughout Otsego County, and they remain here as they wait for their trial, sentence, or transfer to another location. The jail is located in downtown Gaylord, allowing easy access for both staff and visitors, and is accessible for everyone with ample parking for those who will visit.
In order to determine if someone is at the jail, their bail, or their status, there is both an online lookup and jail staff are able to answer questions about an inmate that are not covered by privacy protections when you call 989-731-7289.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
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 Otsego 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.
Contracts with local suppliers ensures all medical and mental health needs are met, and three healthy meals are provided each day by the onsite food service director and work crew.
No personal property is accepted by the Otsego County Jail unless via mail in unopened packages for indigent inmates including the following items all in white:
Three each of bras, socks, underwear, tshirts, and 3 paperback books may be mailed directly from the publisher only.
All mail goes to the jail directly at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
... and it is necessary to include only a return address on the envelope, with all contraband being removed or denied upon arrival.
Several programs are offered including group meetings, community service via the work camp, GED, group counseling, religious counseling, and a trustee program that provides inmates with work tasks around the campus.
Phone services are provided by a third party organization and an account can be created online to provide prepaid calls with only outgoing calls available.
Visiting hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 9am-9:30pm for up to one hour or two one-half hour visits, all of which are scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by contacting the jail at 989-731-7289.
Work Camp
Operating the alternatives to incarceration for Otsego County, the Sheriff also runs a work camp that works only with non-violent misdemeanor or lower felony charges and provides supervision for the work programs. Offenders are included on the online roster and will be provided with full details on the programs after their court date. Only those who are sentenced to alternatives to incarceration, sentence to service, or other work programs may participate. Work tasks are completed for nonprofit groups or government organization, and all experience and work will be reported to the judge as progress throughout the program. The work camp is located behind the courthouse at 204 Livingston Blvd. in Gaylord, which also has probation and parole, a multipurpose room, and other court and legal services.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Otsego County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Otsego County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 989-731-7289.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Otsego County Jail in Gaylord for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Otsego County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 989-731-7289 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Otsego County Michigan, check out the Otsego County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Otsego County Jail? What is the Schedule?
124 South Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-731-7289
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 989-731-7289 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otsego County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-731-7289 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Otsego County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otsego County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-731-7289 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Otsego County Jail?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Otsego County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 989-731-7289 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otsego County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-731-7289 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Otsego County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-731-7289 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Otsego County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Otsego 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 Otsego 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#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
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 Otsego 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 Otsego 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#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
For inmates receiving mail in the Otsego 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 Otsego County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
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 Otsego County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-731-7289 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Otsego County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Otsego County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ostego County Jail
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 989-731-7289 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otsego County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-731-7289 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Otsego 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 Otsego County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-731-7289 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Otsego 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 Otsego County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 989-731-7289 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Otsego County?
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