Emmet County Correctional Facility

County Jail

Last Updated: April 25, 2023
Address
450 Bay St, Petoskey, MI 49770
Beds
103
County
Emmet
Phone
231-347-2036
Fax
231-348-0666

Emmet Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Emmet County Correctional Facility

You can support your loved ones at Emmet Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 231-347-2036.

The Emmet Co Jail is a low/medium-security detention center located at 450 Bay St Petoskey, MI which is operated locally by the Emmet 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. Emmet County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Petoskey 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.

The Emmet County Correctional Facility currently has a capacity of 103 beds. The inmate population consists of male and female, sentenced and non-sentenced inmates, committed to the custody of the Sheriff for civil, misdemeanor, or felony charges.

The correctional facility operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, with staffing of a Jail Administrator, four sergeants, thirteen correction officers, and a variety of support staff and volunteers. Our primary goal is to run a secure facility that is safe for both staff and inmates. The correctional facility is governed by the Michigan Department of Corrections Administrative Rules for Jails.

INMATE TELEPHONE

Telephone access is provided to the inmates from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. All calls are outgoing collect service only. Phone cards are available for purchase at the facility. Incoming calls for the delivery of messages to inmates will be accepted for emergencies only. Inmate phone service through Securus. Fifteen-minute calls are $17.23. With an InmateAid number, we can get the same 15-minute call for $3.15 (save $14.08 per call). Click here to check it out.

INMATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - The goal of the Corrections Division is to obtain the most effective inmate programs and services at minimal cost, if any, providing for a more productive transition for the inmates return to the community. Most of the programs are provided to inmates by community volunteers. The following is a list of the programs and services available to inmates:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Spiritual Counseling/Church Services
  • Bible Study
  • Project Unity For Life
  • Work release
  • Work crew/Trustee
  • Medical Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Commissary
  • Thinking Matters

PROPERTY ALLOWED IN FOR INMATES

  • Cash or money orders (no personal checks).
  • Family pictures (limit 5 – no larger than 4″ x 6″).
  • New pre-packaged white underwear, tee shirts, socks, or thermal underwear.
  • Bible (softcover only).
  • Books, Magazines and Newspaper Subscriptions
    • Inmates are allowed to have books and magazines mailed to them directly from an approved local bookstore or internet vendor. Newspaper subscriptions must be delivered or mailed directly from the publisher.
    • The approved internet vendors are Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Schuler Books, and Walmart.
    • NOTE: No hard-covered books will be accepted. Inmates may not receive books, magazines, or newspapers dropped off or mailed by friends or family. The Emmet County Correctional Facility reserves the right to inspect and refuse any property dropped off or mailed to the facility.

INMATE MAIL - The only items accepted at this facility via the mail are letters, postcards, five photos (no larger than 4″x6″), money orders, and legal correspondence.

All incoming mail will be opened and inspected for contraband. Letters and/or envelopes decorated or sealed with lipstick, perfume, glue, stickers, or items deemed inappropriate will be placed in the inmate’s personal property.

POSTING BOND FOR INMATES - Visit Online Service

DEPOSIT MONEY FOR INMATES - You can deposit money to an inmate’s account online at callcenter.smartdeposit.com or by calling Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. *Service fees will be assessed based on deposit amount.

HOUSING FEES - To pay housing fees click here.

Inmate Locator

Emmet County Correctional Facility publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Michigan. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Emmet County Correctional Facility - Visitation

Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitors list to visit. All visitors must be 18 years of age to visit with the exception of minor or stepchildren accompanied by an adult or guardian that is on the inmate’s approved list. Please bring valid identification.

General Visitation Day: Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Family Visitation Day: Thursday
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (By appointment only)

Each inmate is allowed only one appointment for a family visit. Family members must call to make an appointment prior to visiting day. Visitors are not allowed to visit both Thursday and Saturday.

Visitors involved in the following will be placed on permanent visiting restrictions:

  • Improper or lack of identification
  • Not signing the visitor log or using false information
  • Swearing, arguing, excessive loud noise
  • Visitors attempting to introduce contraband into the facility
  • Court orders prohibiting contact

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