Manistee County Michigan Sheriff's Department

The core mission of the Manistee County Jail is to provide safety and security to the residents of Manistee County.  It is also our duty to protect detainees and preserve their rights and safety while incarcerated.  Like all jails, we have a diverse population that varies in age, gender, legal status, escape risk, and length of stay.  All of these factors present a unique challenge to our Jail Staff.  There work is a critical part of the criminal justice system.  The entire staff serves us well.

 Jail History

The Manistee County Jail was constructed in 1989 and built to house 32 inmates. Due to the increasing need for detainee housing an addition was added in 1998 bringing the current capacity to 52 inmates. The staff of the Manistee County Jail is committed to maintaining the safety and the security of the facility for the citizens of Manistee County, while striving to reach the highest level of professionalism. Therefore, any questions, comments and concerns are welcomed.

Bond Information
 
Cash Bond: Cash bond being posted Monday thru Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm is to be taken to the courthouse and posted at the appropriate court. After business hours the jail will accept cash bonds.

Credit Card Bond: Bond can be posted with a credit card at the jail anytime. Fees for bond posted by credit card vary depending on the bond amount. Credit card bond can also be posted remotely anytime if you are unable to come to the jail. Contact the Corrections Officer on duty for details.

Bonding Agents: Several bonding companies have been approved by the courts. Please contact the jail for the approved list.


Mail

Inmates will only be permitted to receive mail through the United States Postal Service. Please do not bring any mail to the jail.


Phone Cards

Inmates with funds in their commissary accounts may order phone cards either on Tuesday with their commissary orders or on Sunday evenings. The cost of a phone card is $10 each. Indigent inmates without phone cards can still make collect calls. Inmate accounts can also be set up with a credit card by contacting NCIC Inmate Telephone Services at 1-800-943-2189 or at www.ncic.com on the web.


Undergarments

Undergarments will only be accepted during visitation and through mail delivery. Under garments consist of socks, t-shirts and underwear only. No more than 4 pair of each will be accepted and they must be new, in the unopened package and solid white.

Visitation

Manistee County Jail inmates are allowed two ½ hour, no-contact visits per weekend. Visitors are required to present picture ID to Corrections Officers at the time of visit. Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Individuals currently on probation or parole, or anyone with any pending charges will not be allowed to visit. Before entering the visiting area you must sign up for a time, provide your name, telephone number and current address.  Visit times are set up in ½ hour increments. Female visits are from 1:00 to 2:00pm, last sign in by 1:30pm. Male visits are from 2:00 to 5:00pm, last sign in at 4:30pm.

During visiting hours deposits can be made into inmate accounts by either cash or money order. This is also the only time that undergarments can be left for inmate.

Manistee County Jail
1525 E. Parkdale Ave.
Manistee, MI 49660
Phone: (231)-723-8435
Fax: (231)-723-1584