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Jackson County Jail, MI Inmate Roster

Updated on: March 1, 2024
Jackson County Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Jackson County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Jackson County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
1995 Chanter Road, Jackson, MI, 48201
Phone
517-768-1609, 517-768-1605
Telephone Carrier
Securus Tech
Email
[email protected]
Capacity
240
Security Level
Medium
City
Jackson
Postal Code
48201
State
Michigan
County
Jackson County
Official Website
Website

Jackson County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff
Steven P. Rand
Address
212 West Wesley Street, Jackson, Michigan, 49201
Phone
517-768-7921
Website
www.jscd1.org

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If you find out a friend or loved one has been arrested, the first thing you want to find out is where they are at. Those who are arrested in Jackson County in Michigan are usually taken to Jackson County Jail.

However, not knowing the details of the arrest can make it difficult to know for sure. This guide will help you to navigate the online database to ensure a friend or loved one is at Jackson County Jail, give you information about the jail, and help you stay in contact with an inmate.

About the Jackson County Jail

The law in Michigan mandates that each county have a sheriff. The Sheriff is an elected officer by the people. He is elected for a 4-year term.

The sheriff is in charge of an operates the Jackson County Jail. The jail houses all pre-trial persons above the age of 17 that are arrested in Jackson County. The sheriff takes pride in maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of all those in custody in accordance with court established guidelines. He is also responsible for preventing inmate escapes from custody.

How to Search for an Inmate

The first step in getting through this trying situation is locating the person you are looking for. You can find out if an inmate is at the Jackson County Jail in Michigan through their online database.

To do an inmate search, visit the Jackson County Sheriff homepage. Click on inmate lookup. You can then type in the last name to do a jail search for the inmate.

Once you find the person you are searching for, you can click on their name to find more information about their arrest and booking. You will want to write down their ID number, booking number, and address from the search. This information will be used to do other things such as visiting an inmate, writing an inmate, or sending money to an inmate.

Getting Someone Out of Jail

Because everyone is innocent until proven guilty, those who are arrested are usually able to be bailed or bonded out of jail.

If you wish to bail your friend or loved one out of Jackson County Jail, you will want to get a bondsman. Most bails are set at higher amounts than you typically have lying around. A jail bondsman will pay the bail on your behalf and you only pay them around 10% of the bail.

For example, if a bail is set at $5,000 you will pay a bondsman $500 to get someone bonded out of jail. If you want to bond an inmate out, you will want to contact authorized, professional bonding companies.

How to Stay in Contact with an Inmate

If you are unable to bail an inmate out, or they are serving their time in the Jackson County Jail, staying in contact with them is one way to support them through their rehabilitation. Here are the ways you can stay in contact with an inmate:

Talk on the phone: Each housing unit has a coinless payphone in which inmates can place collect calls to friends and family members. There are also phones that can be used without cost if inmates need to talk to legal personnel.

Visit an inmate: To visit an inmate at the Jackson County Jail, you must be on the approved visitor list. You will need to register online at SecurusTech to schedule a visit. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • You are only allowed 1 visit per week.

  • All visits are by appointment only.

  • You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.

  • Remote visitation (visit at home via internet) is available for a fee.

  • Visits are daily from 8am-11:45 am and 4pm-9:50pm.

  • Inmates in maximum security or mental facilities cannot have visits.

Send mail to an inmate: Inmates look forward to getting letters, postcards, and care packages in the mail. This is a great way to show your support and stay in contact with an inmate. Here is an example of how you should address your postcard:

Inmates full name

Inmates cell location and SPN number

Jackson County Jail

1995 Chanter Road, Jackson, MI, 48201

At the Jackson County Jail, only postcards are accepted via mail. All others will be returned to the sender. All messages must be written in blue or black ink. Any altered postcard will not be accepted.

How to Send Money to an Inmate

Inmates in the Jackson County Jail are allowed to purchase additional items such as food, personal items, and games from a store located within the jail called commissary. In order for them to purchase these items, inmates must have money on their personal accounts. If you would like to add money to an inmate’s account, you can do so in the following three ways:


  1. Make a direct deposit using cash or a card at a kiosk. Kiosks are located in the Jackson County Jail’s lobby and visitation center lobby.

  2. Use TouchPay service to make a deposit. You can make a deposit online, or you can call 866-232-1899.

  3. Send a money order to the Jackson County Jail. You can only use western union or U.S. Postal money orders. When sending money orders to the jail, the envelope must be marked Inmate accounting. You cannot put any additional contents in the envelope.

It is important to keep in mind all rules, regulations, and procedures need to be followed. These things are put in place to keep inmates, visitors, staff, and the community safe.

Jackson County Prison Statistics

Jackson County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 241
Other Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions -
Latino Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
Male Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions -

Jackson County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 755
Female Prison Population 44
Total Prison Population 799

Jackson County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population -
White Prison Population 470
Other Prison Population 4
Black Prison Population 319
Native Prison Population 6

Jackson County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 1
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 1
Black Jail Population 151
White Jail Population 203

Jackson County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 45
Total Jail Admissions 6,101
Total Jail Population 376
Male Jail Population 317

Jackson County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 34
Male Pretrial Jail Population 193
Pretrial Jail Population 191

Jackson County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 43
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 2
Jail Population Held for State Jail 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 1
Jail Population Held for ICE -

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