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County Jail
Thomas
Greer, Jail Administrator
Shannon Robertson, Assistant Jail
Administrator
1035 E
James Street, PO Box 845 White Cloud, Michigan 49349
Phone: (231) 689-7024 Fax: (231)
689-7298
Hours of operation:
Jail is open 24 hours
Administration Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
General Information
The
original jail at 300 Williams Street, White Cloud,
MI 49349 was constructed and occupied in 1967. It
was designed to hold thirty six (36) inmates. As
years went on and the countys population grew, the
jail became too small for the needs of the county.
It was not uncommon for the count to reach 70 to 75
on a busy weekend. In fact, in 1989 the jail was
forced to declare and invoke the Jail Overcrowding
Act on five separate occasions. Inmates were
released back into the community prior to the
completion of their sentence.
A
jail expansion project started in 1989. The original
portion went through some major renovation and a
large addition added that increased the rated
capacity dramatically. The addition was completed in
the spring of 1990. At that time the facility was rated for
212 beds. The average daily population was 190. There
were 29 individual housing units under one roof that
are designed to house inmates classified from
maximum to minimum custody security levels. Due to
the ability to rent bed space to outside agencies
the project was paid off within a five year period.
Another expansion project was completed November 1,
2010. With that project completed the new rated
capacity is currently two hundred fifty eight (258)
beds. Along with that, new administrative offices
were built, The entrance for the Sheriff's Office
and Jail are now located at 1035 E. James Street.
The
Newaygo County Jail currently houses inmates for the
West Michigan District of the United States Marshals
Service. If anyone has questions relating to a
federal detainee please contact the U.S. Marshals
Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan at 1-616-456-2438.
Bonding Information
A
bond is posted to obtain the release of an
incarcerated individual. The bond also assures the
presence of that person in the appropriate court at
a specified date and time. Please contact the jail
by calling the number above to obtain the proper
amount of the bond required by the court. The ways
in which a bond can be posted are as follows:
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Cash bonds can be
posted at the appropriate court during normal
business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday
through Friday.
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Cash bonds can be
posted in the jail lobby 24 hours a day, 7 days
a
week.
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Bonds can be posted
by the use of a credit card. Persons wishing to
post those bonds can come to the jail lobby,
fill out the necessary paperwork, and contact
Government Payment Services. They can be
contacted by calling 1-888-604-7888. The pay
location is 1988.
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Bonds can be posted
with a credit card from your home online by
contacting the website
www.EZRELEASEKIOSK.com.
If you are unable to go online please call
1-888-497-2387 and an operator will be available
to assist you.
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Several bonding
companies have been approved by the courts.
Please contact the court or jail for the list.
Inmate Phones
Telephones are available in every housing unit and
holding areas within the jail. Calls can be placed
24 hours a day. All telephone calls placed from
inside this facility are recorded and monitored.
There is a connection fee and per-minute charge for
each connected call. The call will start with a
recording that states the call is coming from the
Newaygo County Jail and the person placing the call
will give his/her name. At that time the call can be
accepted or denied by following the prompts. The
number called can also be blocked from ever being
called again by following the prompt.
Please make all inquires pertaining to issues and
billings to Securus Technologies at 1-800-844-6591.
Visitation
Each inmate is eligible for one
35 minute visit per week. Each inmate is given a
visitation sheet to fill out with 10 names of
persons he/she has approved for a visit. All visits
are by appointment only by calling the number listed
above. Please listen for the voice prompt to select
the visitation section. Visiting times are Monday
through Friday from 1:00pm to 4:35pm and will resume
from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for the male population. The
female population can schedule visits on Saturday
from 1:00pm to 4:35pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm. All
visitors must have a picture identification in their
possession and sign in to be admitted into the
visitation area.
All
visits are video visits in a common area. Because it
is a common area we request visitors supervise all
children. Any inappropriate or disruptive behavior
will cause the visit to be immediately terminated.
Out of respect, all inmates and visitors have the
right to have a pleasant experience during their
visitation time.
Programs
The
Newaygo County Jail offers many programs for
incarcerated persons. The inmates may attend, if
they so desire, the following programs:
High School Diploma or Equivalent - Newaygo
Community Education has made it possible for inmates
to obtain their high school diploma or equivalent
through classrooms set up at the jail. Every inmate
who does not have a high school education is
evaluated as to the educational level acquired and
placed into class room settings to obtain the
necessary credits to complete their high school
education.
Chaplain Services Forgotten Man Ministries has
made nondenominational church services available to
anyone who wishes to attend. Forgotten Man
Ministries has coordinated services which consist of
several area churches who volunteer their time to
conduct services within the facility on a weekly
basis. Services are also available for our Spanish
speaking population. Ordained pastors can register
with the Jail Administration Office and receive a
card which allows them passage into the facility at
any time to visit with members of their
congregation. Bible studies are available weekly for
anyone who wishes to participate. The Department
Chaplain has made himself available to see any
inmate at any time of need.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling One on one
counseling has been made available for anyone in
need.
Mental Health Services Members of Newaygo
Community Mental Health come to the jail on a
regular basis to assist inmates with any issues
concerning their mental health. Counseling sessions
are set up with inmates and are not terminated until
those needs are met. They are also available 24
hours per day on an emergency basis.
Medical Services All medical needs
including emergencies are made available 24 hours
per day. Any inmate in need of medical assistance
can notify medical staff in writing and be seen as
soon as possible. Referrals to specialists are made
as necessary.
Inmate Commissary - The Newaygo County Jail
contacts with Canteen Corporation for commissary
needs. All inmates have the opportunity to have an
account whereby personal hygiene and food items of
their choice can be purchased. Money can be
deposited into an inmate account through the use of
the kiosk machine located in the lobby at the
Sheriff's Office. Online services are available at
www.ezmoneyload.com
or by calling 1-888-497-2387. An operator will be
available to assist you with your call. Another
option is called I-Care. A
commissary order can be placed and paid for with a
credit card by calling 1-888-634-0034. That order
will be sent to this facility with all other orders
placed for that week. Please do not send money
orders. Cash or money orders will not be accepted.
VINE Victim Information
and Notification Everyday
The MCVNN system is a service through which victims
of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search
for information regarding the custody status of
their offender and to register to receive telephone
and e-mail notification when the offender's custody
status changes.
The VINE toll-free number for the MCVNN system is
1-800-770-7657 and the website link is
https://www.vinelink.com/vinelink/siteInfoAction.do?siteId=23005.
This
service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who
have a right to know about their offender's custody
status.
Website by Newaygo
County Information Services
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