Bay County MI Jail

You can support your loved ones at Bay County MI Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 989-895-4067.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Bay County MI Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Bay County MI Jail is a detention center located at 503 Third St Bay City, MI which is operated locally by the Bay County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Bay County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Bay City Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Michigan here.

Bay County Jail Information

How do I find out if someone is in the Bay County Jail?

Information pertaining to someone who is in custody can be obtained by going to the website: vinelink.com or by contacting the Bay County Sheriff's Office at (989) 895-4066. Information pertaining to an inmate's previous incarceration will not be divulged without proper authority.

When are arraignments scheduled?

Arraignments are held at the Bay County Jail on Monday through Friday (except holidays) around 1:30 p.m., depending on the presiding judge's workload. Arraignments may be viewed at the Bay County Court Facility in the presiding judge's courtroom. All visitors to the court facility will be required to pass through a metal detector. Packages and briefcases will be x-rayed for weapons and explosives. Cell phones and lighters are not permitted in the Court Facility. Inmate court information can be obtained by going to the website - baycountycourts.com.

How are bonds set?

The courts set prisoner bonds. Prisoners who are assigned a bond can be released provided the bond is paid and there is no other police agency holds on the prisoner. Information on a prisoners bond may be obtained by calling (989) 895-4066. Bond money may be provided at any time of the day in the form of a money order, certified check, or cash. If a money order or certified check is used, it must be made out to the prisoner. Personal checks are not allowed for the purpose of bonding a person. To utilize a bondsman, check the yellow pages of the phone book.

When is an inmate going to be released?

All inmates are transported to and from the various courts simultaneously. When all arraignments are completed, the inmates are returned to the Law Enforcement Center. This process may take a couple of hours. If you arrive at the jail to pick up someone, anticipate a delay in processing. Prisoners being released are allowed to make a free local phone call in order to obtain transportation.

Can I contact an inmate?

You may contact an inmate only in letter form or through a scheduled visit. Inmates are not allowed to receive incoming phone calls. You may send a letter in a plain white envelope to a prisoner by addressing it in his/her name at:

[Inmate's Name]
503 Third St.
Bay City, MI 48708

**Colored or altered envelopes will be returned to Sender**

All incoming letters are opened to check for contraband.

Inmate phone service through Securus. fifteen-minute calls are $15.71. With an InmateAid number, we can get the same 15-minute call for $3.15 (save $12.56 per call). Click here to check it out.

How do I post money to a prisoner's account?

You can deposit money in the Kiosk located in the front foyer of the Law Enforcement Center 24 hours per day. Monday through Friday. You will need the inmate's name.

Family and Friends can purchase up to $50.00 of hygiene items or undergarments for their inmate at the cost per week by calling 1-888-634-0034. You can deposit up to $150.00 by credit card per week into an inmate's Commissary account by calling 1-866-422-6833.

All credit card commissary deposits are subject to a $4.00 + 4% processing fee. For your convenience, you can also make Bond payments online by going to www.expressaccount.com

Your Credit or Debit Card
The inmate's name

All credit card bonds are subject to a $10.00 + 8% processing fee. The maximum credit card bond that can be posted via kiosk is $1,500.00. The maximum bond that can be posted via web is $1,000.00.

Undergarments:

All undergarments will be purchased through commissary at our cost. The maximum is five white tee shirts, five white briefs, and five pairs of white socks, three white bras for females.

Clothing:

The jail will provide outer garments and bedding for prisoners while they are in jail. One set of street clothes will be accepted only for prisoners who are going to trial.

Phone Calls:

Prisoners are allowed to make one free phone call when arrested. Prisoners in general population have access to phones to make collect only calls from 6:30 a.m. until lock down each day. Prisoners are not allowed to receive incoming calls. Inmate phone services are provided by our phone vendor, Securus Technologies.