Grand Traverse County Inmate Search

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Finding Someone in Custody: Grand Traverse County Inmate Search

Official Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office Resources

The best way to find an inmate is to use official channels. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division runs the jail. They handle inmate information. There is no public online inmate list on their site now. You should call them for help. Ask them about the person you seek. They can tell you if someone is in jail there. This is the most sure way to know.

Contact the Corrections Division directly. Their business phone is 231−922−4532. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. They are closed on holidays. For after-hours needs, call the main Sheriff line at 231−995−5000. The Sheriff's Office address is 851 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686. But the jail itself is at a different spot. Use the phone number first for your inmate search.

Information Available Through a Search

When you ask about an inmate, staff might share some facts. This could be the inmate's booking number. It might include the charges they face. You may learn the bond amount set by the court. Staff can confirm if the person is housed in their jail. Keep in mind some data is private. Records for young persons are often sealed. Health data is kept private too. They will only share public record information. Be clear about who you are asking for. Give the full name and date of birth if you know it. This helps staff find the right person fast. Not all data is free to get. Some reports need a formal request.

The Grand Traverse County Correctional Facility

Facility Location and Contact

The Grand Traverse County Jail holds inmates for the county. It is run by the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division. The jail is not at the main Sheriff's Office building. Know the right place for jail matters. This includes visits or dropping off money orders.

The physical address for the jail is:

• Grand Traverse County Jail 320 Washington Street Traverse City, MI 49684

The main phone number for jail information is 231−922−4530. For general Sheriff's Office questions, call 231−995−5000. The jail lobby has set hours for some tasks. For example, money orders can be dropped off Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. The lobby kiosk for funds might be open 24/7. Call the jail line to check current lobby access times.

Understanding Booking and Intake

When police arrest someone, they go to the jail. This starts the booking process. Jail staff take photos and fingerprints. They record personal details. The person's property is logged and stored. They get searched for safety. Medical staff may screen them. This can take some time. It may be hours before the person is fully booked in. Information might not be available right away. Be patient when you call soon after an arrest. The inmate must be processed first. Then staff can confirm if they are there. Charges may not be final until they see a judge.

Visiting an Inmate at the Grand Traverse County Jail

Visitation Rules and Procedures

Grand Traverse County Jail does not allow contact visits. All visits happen through video. You must apply to be an approved visitor first. Do this before trying to schedule any visit. You need proper state or government photo ID. You must provide a current photo too. Visitors must wear proper clothes. Low cut tops, tank tops, short dresses, or hats are not allowed. No swim suits or showing under wear. Staff can deny a visit for poor dress choice. Rude or sexual acts will end the visit. Your visit rights may be lost. Court orders like no contact orders must be followed. All visits are recorded and may be watched by jail staff.

• Apply to be a visitor first.

• Provide valid photo ID and a current photo.

• Dress with care. Follow the jail dress code.

• Kids under 17 must visit with an adult. The adult must watch them always.

• Bad acts can stop the visit and future visits.

• Visits are recorded.

Visitation Hours

The jail offers two ways for video visits. There are free visits on site. There are also paid visits from home. Free visits use the video kiosks in the jail lobby. These are at 320 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. Free visits last up to 30 minutes. Each inmate gets one free visit per week. Lobby visits occur Sunday to Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm. They are not open on holidays.

Remote visits let you talk from home. Use a computer, tablet, or phone. You need the approved app or website. Remote visits cost $0.20 per minute. They last up to 20 minutes each time. You can have unlimited remote visits. Remote visits can be set for Sunday to Saturday, 8 am to 9 pm. You must schedule visits in advance. Use the Inmate Sales App for Apple or Android. Or use the Chrome browser on Android. Find links and details on the jail's visitation page: https://www.gtcountymi.gov/2720/Inmate-Visitation. The jail can cancel visits with no notice if needed for safety.

Communicating with Inmates

Phone Calls

Inmates can make phone calls to friends and family. The phone service provider is Combined Public Communication (CPC). Calls are typically collect calls. Or the inmate can use funds from their account. Friends and family can also set up prepaid accounts. This allows the inmate to call them directly. All calls, except legal calls, may be recorded. Calls might be monitored by jail staff. There are rules about call times. Calls may have a time limit. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Privileges can be lost for rule breaking. Contact CPC or check the jail website for details on setting up accounts. The jail's communication page is here: https://www.gtcountymi.gov/2718/Inmate-Communication.

Mail Policies

Inmates can receive mail through the U.S. Postal Service. All mail sent to inmates is opened and checked. Staff look for items not allowed in the jail. Legal mail has special rules. It is opened in front of the inmate. Letters are the main approved item. Some photos may be allowed. Check the jail rules for photo limits and content rules. Do not send cash or checks in the mail. Do not send stamps, paper, or envelopes. These items are sold through commissary. Packages are generally not allowed unless approved. Mail must have the inmate's full name. Use the correct jail address.

Mail Address Format:

• Inmate's Full Name Grand Traverse County Jail 320 Washington Street Traverse City, MI 49684

Sending items that are not allowed is a bad idea. It can cause loss of mail rights for the inmate. It could lead to charges for the sender. Check the jail website or call for a full list of mail rules. Make sure you know what is okay to send. This helps your mail get to the inmate.

Sending Money and Property

Adding Funds to an Inmate's Account

Inmates need money for commissary items. This includes food, snacks, hygiene items, and phone time. Friends and family can add funds to an inmate's account. Grand Traverse County Jail offers several ways to do this. Note that part of any deposit may go to the inmate's debt.

• Online: Use a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Amex) at https://www.expressaccount.com. Select Michigan and Grand Traverse County. Fees apply.

• Phone: Call 1−866−422−6833. Use a credit card. This line is open 24/7. Fees apply.

• Lobby Kiosk: Use the kiosk at the jail lobby (320 Washington St.). It takes cash and credit cards. It is open 24 hours. Fees apply for card use. Change is not given for cash.

• Money Order (No Fee): Mail a money order to the jail address. Make it payable to Grand Traverse County Jail. Include the inmate's full name. Or, drop it off at the jail lobby window Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm (no holidays).

• Cash (No Fee at Window): You can deposit cash at the lobby window M-F, 8 am - 4 pm. No change is given.

Find fee details and links on the jail's funds deposit page: https://www.gtcountymi.gov/2193/Inmate-Funds-Deposit.

Inmate Property

When booked, an inmate's personal items are taken. These items are stored safely by the jail. This includes clothes, wallets, keys, and phones. Inmates get jail clothes to wear. They cannot keep most personal items with them. An inmate can choose to release property to someone outside. They must fill out a form to approve this. The person picking up property needs valid photo ID. Call the jail at 231−922−4530 to ask about property release times and rules. Property is typically held until the inmate is released. Or until it is picked up by an approved person.

Legal Information and Public Records

Accessing Court Records

Court cases generate public records. Grand Traverse County has several courts. The 13th Circuit Court handles major civil cases (over $25,000). It also handles felony criminal cases and family law. The 86th District Court deals with misdemeanors. It handles traffic cases and small claims. The Probate Court handles wills, estates, and guardianships. Court records are kept by the County Clerk or the specific court clerk.

• 13th Circuit Court: Records office is at 280 Washington St, Ste 206, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231−922−4710. Some civil and criminal records may be searchable online via the county website: https://www.gtcountymi.gov/456/Civil-Criminal-Records-Search. Office hours are M-F, 8 am - 5 pm.

• 86th District Court: Located at 280 Washington St, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231−922−4580. Call for record search options.

• Probate Court: Located at 280 Washington St, Ste 223, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231−922−6862. Call for record search options.

Contact the correct court clerk for details on how to get records. Fees may apply for copies. Some basic case information might be online.

Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives you the right to access public records. This includes many government documents. You can request records from Grand Traverse County agencies. This includes the Sheriff's Office. FOIA requests must be in writing. You should describe the records you seek clearly. The agency has 5 business days to respond. They can take a 10-day extension if needed. Fees may be charged for search time, copies, and mailing.

To request records from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office:

• Use their online request form.

• Fax a written request to 231−995−5010.

• Mail a request to 851 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686.

The Sheriff's Office FOIA page has forms and guidelines: https://www.gtcountymi.gov/1673/Freedom-of-Information-Act-Request. Read the Michigan FOIA law here: Michigan Compiled Laws Act 442 of 1976 (FOIA) - MCL 15.231 et seq.. Each county department might have its own FOIA contact. Check the main county website for other departments.