Wayne County Jail III

To search for an inmate in the Wayne County Jail III, 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 313-224-2222 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Wayne County or any county in Michigan.

Wayne County Jail III Inmate Search

The Wayne County Jail III maintains an average of 896 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wayne County Jail III 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 Wayne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 78,420 offenders.

The following charts of Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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.

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

Wayne County Jail III on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule & Guidelines

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3501 Hamtramck Drive
Hamtramck, MI 48211
313-224-2222

• Every inmate is allowed one non-contact visit at the jail each week.
• You must make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
• Due to the number of visitors, your visitation time may be at the discretion of the jail, and based upon the name and housing location of your inmate.
• Vistor must be at least 17 years of agen and have a valid, approved government picture ID.
• Personal visits are Monday thru Friday.
• Professional visits (lawyers, police, probation officer and clergy) can visit 7 days a week.

Wayne County Jail III uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Wayne County Jail III
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Wayne County Jail III.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Wayne County Jail III?

To visit an inmate in Wayne County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Wayne County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Wayne County Jail III:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Wayne County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Wayne County Jail III's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Wayne County here.
2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Wayne County Jail III, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Wayne County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Wayne County Jail III Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Wayne County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Wayne County Jail III Phone: 313-224-2222

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail III’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2222 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail III?

Wayne County Jail III uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Wayne County Jail III
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Wayne County Jail III.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail III’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2222 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail III?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Wayne County Jail III

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Wayne County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Michigan.
• Select Wayne County Jail III
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 313-224-2222 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Wayne County Jail III.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Wayne County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail III’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2222 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Wayne County Jail III Make or Receive Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Wayne County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

1.  Start by confirming that Wayne County Jail III has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Wayne County Jail III, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Wayne County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
 - Email & Photo Sharing
 - Tablet Rental
 - Deposits

Phone & Voicemail Fees
1.  GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Michigan.
2. Prepaid calls between Michigan and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.

Note: Rates are subject to change.

Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.

Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Wayne County Jail III approves of the phone number.

Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card.  When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Wayne County Jail III GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Wayne County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail III’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2222 for further assistance.

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

Postcards
The Wayne County Jail III 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 Wayne County Jail III also allows letters mailed in envelopes to inmates as long as the letter conforms to guidelines listed below in important tips.

How to address mail:

Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Wayne County Jail III
3501 Hamtramck Drive
Hamtramck, MI 48211

Make sure that your name and return address are in the upper left hand corner of the envelope.

Newspapers
Inmates at this jail are allowed to have newspaper subscriptions but they must be mailed directly from the publisher to the jail.

Magazines
Magazine subscriptions are fine as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher and that the magazines do not contain violence, nudity or pornography.

Books
Hard cover books are not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon, however, softcover books are acceptable. They must be mailed directly from the publisher or an approved third-party distributor, (I.E. Amazon, Barnes and Noble), to the jail.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Wayne County Jail III standards will be disposed of.

Postcards
The Wayne County Jail III 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 Wayne County Jail III also allows letters mailed in envelopes to inmates as long as the letter conforms to guidelines listed below in important tips.

How to address mail:

Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Wayne County Jail III
3501 Hamtramck Drive
Hamtramck, MI 48211

Make sure that your name and return address are in the upper left hand corner of the envelope.

Newspapers
Inmates at this jail are allowed to have newspaper subscriptions but they must be mailed directly from the publisher to the jail.

Magazines
Magazine subscriptions are fine as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher and that the magazines do not contain violence, nudity or pornography.

Books
Hard cover books are not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon, however, softcover books are acceptable. They must be mailed directly from the publisher or an approved third-party distributor, (I.E. Amazon, Barnes and Noble), to the jail.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Wayne County Jail III standards will be disposed of.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail III’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2222 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail III, and what can I purchase?

Wayne County Jail III uses MyCarePak for inmate commissary. Items range from $11.00 to $30.00.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail III’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2222 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail III using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Wayne County Jail III contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Wayne County Jail III,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Wayne County Jail III Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Wayne County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Wayne County Jail III must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Wayne County Jail III has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Wayne County Jail III,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Wayne County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Wayne County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail III’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2222 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Wayne County Jail III have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Wayne County Jail III allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Wayne County Jail III, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Wayne County Jail III.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Wayne County Jail III Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Wayne County Jail III

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Wayne County Jail III inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail III’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 313-224-2222 for further assistance.

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