Located in Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, the Schoolcraft County Jail is a 26-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 906-341-2122.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Schoolcraft County Jail at 906-341-2122 for further assistance.
Phone: 906-341-2122
Physical Address:
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI 49854
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Schoolcraft 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 906-341-2122 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Schoolcraft County or any county in Michigan.
Schoolcraft County Jail Inmate Search
The Schoolcraft County Jail maintains an average of 26 offenders in custody on any given day. The Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 520 offenders.
The following charts of Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft 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 26-bed Schoolcraft County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Schoolcraft County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 906-341-2122, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
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 Schoolcraft 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.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Schoolcraft County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Schoolcraft County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 906-341-2122.
Once someone is booked at Schoolcraft County Jail in Manistique after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 906-341-2122 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, see the Schoolcraft County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Schoolcraft County Jail? What is the Schedule?
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI 49854
906-341-2122
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 906-341-2122 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 |
Schoolcraft County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schoolcraft County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-341-2122 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 Schoolcraft County Jail?
Schoolcraft County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schoolcraft County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-341-2122 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Schoolcraft 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 an Express Account self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft 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.
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
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 Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-341-2122 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Schoolcraft County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schoolcraft County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-341-2122 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Schoolcraft County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft 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:
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
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 Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft 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:
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
For inmates receiving mail in the Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft County Jail:
Schoolcraft County Jail
300 Main Street
Manistique, MI. 49854
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 Schoolcraft County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-341-2122 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Schoolcraft County 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 Schoolcraft County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-341-2122 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Schoolcraft County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Schoolcraft County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Schoolcraft County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
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Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Schoolcraft County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Schoolcraft County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schoolcraft County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-341-2122 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 906-341-2122 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Schoolcraft County?
This facility, known as "Schoolcraft County Jail" is also known as Schoolcraft County Jail, Michigan, Schoolcraft.
