Mecosta County Jail

Mecosta County Jail, MI Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 11, 2024

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Location 225 South Stewart Street, Big Rapids, MI, 49307
Official Website http://www.co.mecosta.mi.us/mecostacountysheriff.html

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Mecosta County County can be found in the Michigan area. Big Rapids – is the county seat. Mecosta County has a total population of 43391 and was formed in 1859.

Mecosta County County has a total area of 555 square miles. The zip codes in Mecosta County County are 49305, 49307, 49320, 49332, 49336, 49338, 49340, 49342, 49346.

Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office:

The Mecosta County Sheriff, Todd Purcell, is the head law enforcement officer in the Mecosta County county. You can reach him by calling 231-592-0150.

 

Address: 225 South Stewart Avenue, Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307, 49305, 49307, 49320, 49332, 49336, 49338, 49340, 49342, 49346.

Fax:

Phone: 231-592-0150

The Mecosta County Jail is a maximum correctional facility centered at 225 South Stewart Street, Big Rapids, MI, 49307. Mecosta County Jail is a 24-hour operational correctional facility that houses inmates convicted for different crimes and has a capacity of 1134 inmates. Mecosta County Jail’s mission is to ensure that Mecosta County Jail’s dedicated team of professionals takes care of the Mecosta County public’s safety. Professionals working in the Mecosta County Jail are devoted to providing maximum opportunities for the Mecosta County Jail inmates to make lasting changes during their incarceration through education, accountability, treatment, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

Mecosta County Jail allows the public to contact their direct number at 231-592-0156. Additionally, you can fax the county jail at or fax231-796-7130.

Mecosta County Jail Visitation Hours

The Mecosta County Jail uses the external Telmate system to schedule inmate visits. The process can be accomplished online or by visiting the Mecosta County Jail to use a Telmate kiosk. If you visit the Mecosta County Jail in person, you must bring your state ID or driver’s license. The Mecosta County Jail discourages scheduling visits at the last minute since all scheduled visits are subject to a 14-hour waiting period during which the Mecosta County Jail inmate must confirm the visit. However, if an inmate does not confirm, the Mecosta County Jail will not allow you to visit.

Mecosta County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors from Monday to Thursday during these periods: 8 AM to 8 PM. Every inmate can only have up to two 34-minutes visits per week for one hour of visitation time. A maximum of 5 visitors can attend each visitation session. The Mecosta County Jail encourages all visitors to arrive early in case delays, changes arise, or additional paperwork is required.

Mecosta County Jail also allows video visitation for people who live far away from the Mecosta County Jail. However, video visitations cost $10.00 every 22 minutes, unlike free in-person visits.

General jail visitation policies

Mecosta County Jail has set some policies regarding visitation. They include:

  • Every Mecosta County Jail visitor must bring a valid ID
  • All Mecosta County Jail visitors are subject to warrants check
  • If the Mecosta County Jail officers identify any inappropriate or unlawful conduct, the visitation must end even if the visitation time is not completed.
  • Visitors under video visitation should also follow the Mecosta County Jail’s dress code, prohibiting attire like tube tops and mini-skirts.

How to Look up an Inmate

You can access the Mecosta County Jail’s website to search for inmates by name or arrest date. Once someone is arrested, their booking information and pictures remain on the website‘s website for 55 days. After 47 days, the picture is dropped, but the remaining booking information stays on the Mecosta County Jail’s website for one year, at which time it will also drop from the site.

Mecosta County Arrest Warrants

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Mecosta County Sex Offender Registry

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Rehabilitation Programs for Inmates

Inmate programs in Mecosta County Jail and other correctional facilities are a critical element in accomplishing the Mecosta County Jail’s mission. This mission includes a philosophy to provide for the reintegration of Mecosta County Jail inmates into society. The rehabilitation programs that Mecosta County Jail offers include:

  • Mecosta County Jail alcoholic anonymous program
  • Mecosta County Jail addiction recovery program
  • Michigan Defendant Offender Workforce Development

Mecosta County Sheriffs Office

Address 225 South Stewart Avenue, Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307
Phone 231-592-0150

Mecosta County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Mecosta County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 225 South Stewart Street, Big Rapids, MI, 49307
Facility Type Adult
City Big Rapids
Postal Code 49307
State Michigan
County Mecosta County
Official Website http://www.co.mecosta.mi.us/mecostacountysheriff.html

Visiting Hours

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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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

How to Send A Mail to The Mecosta County Jail

In case you intend to send to the Mecosta County Jail anything other than a letter on standard-sized paper, it is advisable to contact the Mecosta County Jail in advance and confirm whether or not the item is acceptable. All letters to inmates in Mecosta County Jail must be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service and addressed to the Mecosta County Jail's address. Alternatively, the Mecosta County Jail has granted its inmates access to an email system.

You can also contact the Mecosta County Jail directly through their phone number 231-592-0156 or fax at or fax231-796-7130.

Big Rapids, Mecosta County , MI Overview

Coordinates:
43.69889°N 85.48111°W
Country:
United States
State:
Michigan
County:
Mecosta
Area:
Total:
4.56 sq mi (11.82 km2)
Land:
4.45 sq mi (11.51 km2)
Water:
0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
Elevation:
925 ft (282 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
10,601
Estimate (2019):
10,363
Density:
2,331.38/sq mi (900.08/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
49307
Area code(s):
231
FIPS code:
26-08300
GNIS feature ID:
1619197

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