Leelanau County Jail – Suttons Bay, MI

Leelanau County Jail is located in Leelanau County, Michigan and is the primary jail for that county. Do you know somebody locked up in Leelanau County Jail? This guide will tell you info about everything you might want to know about Leelanau County Jail,like: How to locate an inmate. Find mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Bailing out of jail. Intake procedures and booking. Court information and records. And much more…

The thought of going to jail is a daunting and scary idea, not only for whoever gets arrested, but also that person’s family and friends. This guide is designed to offer info you need to make helping a friend or family member get out of jail a little less stressful. If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask it, and please leave any comments or tips that could help other people in the same situation would be welcome.

Do you have a friend or family member that is locked up and need to find out where they are?

Has someone that has been arrested and you don’t know how to find out where they are?

In order to look up who’s in jail at Leelanau County Jail you need to go to their website and do an inmate search.

The Leelanau County Jail Inmate List is a list of persons who have been arrested and are in custody, including status, bail amount (if applicable), and visiting schedule. Also, you can get the same information about anyone booked or discharged within the past 24 hours. Prisoners are listed alphabetically by their last name. You’ll be able to get their inmate information fast if you have their full name, date of birth, or inmate ID.

If your friend or family member could possibly be in another county jail you will want to check our guide to other Michigan jails: Michigan Jails

A mugshot, also known as a jail booking photograph, is the picture taken by the police when you get processed at jail intake. They will take one face photo and one profile photo. Your name and jail ID number will be in the photos, and they are stored.

Mugshots of Leelanau County Jail prisoners are on the Leelanau County Jail website, or you can view them at the Leelanau County Jail. When you search for mugshots online you will need to enter the full name, and an arrest date, if you have it.

Are you trying to get your mugshot taken down from the Leelanau County Jail website? This will be difficult, because the mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot taken down you have to file a Petition to Expunge in court. What this means is that your arrest record will be sealed, and unavailable to the public. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

To learn more about removing your mugshot, the many different mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal services: How To Get Your Mugshot Removed

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Obviously, if you’re incarcerated, your main thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve been booked, your bail amount will be decided either by bail schedule or magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this might mean that you will either be released on your ‘own recognizance’ until your court date, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you are released you must agree to show up for court, and until then you are not allowed to travel out of the county.

Usually, an inmate are given early release in exchange for good behavior when they follow the rules and area a good inmate while they are in jail.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you might be allowed to do work release. Either you will have to stay jail each day after work, or you may be permitted to move to a halfway house instead of jail, so it is kind of like an early release.

Bail is the amount of money that you will be required to pay to get out of jail until your trial. The amount you have to pay all depends on the seriousness of your charges. You or someone you know will have to post 10 percent of the total amount set before you can be released. If you don’t show up for your scheduled court date, the person that bailed you out of jail will lose that money.

To find out someone’s bail amount you will need to call the Leelanau County Jail or the County Courthouse. If know the pertinent information, such as name, address and date of birth, they will let you know the bail amount. You can also find out how much their bail is on the Leelanau County Jail website.

Bailing out of jail is no fun, but most of the time, it’s easy if you have the money. First of all, you have to find out if it is a “Cash Bond Only”. If it is, you won’t be able to get a Bail Bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – the jail will not take a personal check. Once the cash bond has been paid, the prisoner will be released to your care. If this person doesn’t violate any of the terms of their release, you will get this money back.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you just don’t have the money, you should try a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen will usually charge a fee of 10-15% of the total amount of bail set, and sometimes have a minimum of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman is non-refundable and the bondsman only accepts cash. If bail is very large, the bondsman will usually require that they use your assets as collateral.

To find a local bail bondsman click here: Find a bail bondsman at Leelanau County Jail

Have you ever used a bail bondsman either for yourself, a family member or friend? If so, please leave a comment below and tell about your experience, and let us know how things turned out.

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• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Time Served
• Be Released on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Released on House Arrest
• Be Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake procedure takes you through each of the following steps:

• They’ll put you in a holding cell. When the jail is busy, you may not be processed immediately.
• The first step is that you will answer some questions, such as your full legal name, your address, birthdate and a contact person.
• They’ll also ask about your medical and mental history.
• You will be issued an inmate number.
• Your fingerprints will be taken.
• They will take your mugshot.
• All personal property will be taken away from you and stored until you are discharged.
• You will get to make a telephone call to contact a member of your family, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If you think you will get released quickly, you might get to keep wearing street clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will have to change into a jail uniform – the jumpsuit.

Have you ever been arrested and gone through processing at jail? If you have, please tell your story so other people can learn from your experience. How long did you have to wait? What was your treatment like? Can you tell us things that might help others to get through jail intake?

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Once bail has been posted, you will get released from jail. The discharge process can take between 30 minutes to all day. In other words the faster bail is posted, the faster you will get released. Also, it depends on if you’ve got a cash bond amount or if the magistrate has to determine how much your bail will be. For lesser charges, you will get booked and get released without having to post bail. When you have completed your jail sentence and are given a date of your release, you should expect to be released between 9am and noon.

In the event there is a, or if you must start a jail sentence, it is recommended that you follow the law and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. If you have a warrant, go down to the jail processing area, and tell them that you think there is a warrant for your arrest. A record check will be run, and if you do, they will take you into custody. When reporting to serve a sentence, go down to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order requires you to. Be very careful that you are not late. Be sure to only bring approved items when you go, like your driver’s license or ID, any prescription medication you might take, as well as a sentencing order from court.

In order to have visitors, inmates need to give the name and date of birth of each visitor to the jail before anyone can visit them. Your visitor’s names will be entered into a Visiting log for the inmate that requested the visitor. Each visitor will have to provide a photo ID when visiting. Visitors arriving late or any visitors that are not approved to visit will not be able to attend visitation.
Visitation procedures at Leelanau County Jail frequently change, so make sure that you visit the official jail site before you go.

All phone calls from jail are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Jail phone calls are much pricier than phone calls made at home. There is no limit to how often you can use the phone, but bear in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you break the rules and are disciplined, an inmate’s ability to use the phone might get cut back or forbidden.

Phone Number: (231)256-8661

All mail has to be sent via the actual US Postal Service, and not courier or delivery, or hand delivered. You must not use any other method of mail delivery. You have to write or type the prisoner’s name, prisoner number, and the address of the jail on the outside of the letter that you send. Don’t mail a package, envelope with padding, bag, or an envelope with metal in it. Any mail gets opened and inspected and read by the jail staff, and the mail will be sent back to the person who mailed it if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

The mailing address for Leelanau County Jail is:

Leelanau County Jail
8525 E. Government Center Drive
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Leelanau County Jail
8525 E. Government Center Drive
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

The mail policy is always changing, so it would be best to visit the official Leelanau County Jail site when you send a letter.

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When you’ve been arrested, you have certain rights, the most important of which is the right to request an attorney. You are only allowed to make so many phone calls in jail, so it is a good idea to get a friend or family member to find an attorney when you call them. You may be asking yourself ‘but do I really need a lawyer’ You can represent yourself if you really want to, but, a criminal attorney will make sure you know your rights, protect your interests and help you navigate the criminal justice system in Leelanau County. The faster you get an attorney working on your criminal case, the better your chances.

For more information on this subject, read: How to Find a Lawyer in Leelanau County

If you are in trouble, but can’t afford a lawyer, you will get a public defender. The Public Defender is staffed by private investigators, experts in forensics and social case workers. You will be reassured to know that Public Defenders are bona-fide lawyers that are members of the State Bar and are licensed to represent you in court and practice law.

Have you or someone you know used a Public Defender or court appointed attorney? Do you think they properly handled your case?

Leelanau County court records are public records. Court records contain a case file with a docket and every documents that have been filed in your case. You, and anyone else, can access your court records using the online service, or at the Clerk of Court’s office.

The Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court who manages the records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath during court cases, and read the jury’s verdict. All records related to your case are maintained at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court fees and costs are the costs from your court case, such as for example filing fees, motion and claim fees, and court charges. If you don’t have the money to pay these fees and have a court appointed attorney, you may not have to pay the fees.

The magistrate is the type of judge who presides over your case. Magistrate judges do several different things, which include deciding a bail amount, issuing arrest warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over first court appearances and detention proceedings.

A pre-sentencing report is put together to include information about the defendant’s background and details of the defendant’s life and public history, which the judge will take into consideration when determining a sentence. Information and personal details will be solicited from the person on trial, the defendant’s family, and, if applicable, the victim. Keep in mind you are able to ask to receive your own copy of your pre-sentencing report before your sentencing, so you get the chance to review it and correct any mistakes.

When you are convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, which include community service and probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, you may be locked up immediately, or you could get a date that you are supposed to surrender and report to jail to serve out your sentence.

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Want to find out if a family member or friend is incarcerated, or has gone to jail in the past?

To do this, you will have to access the jail website and do an inmate search, and search by:

• Their name.
• Date of birth.
• Approximate booking date.
• and their jail ID.

If you think that they are currently in jail, you can call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you think you might have a warrant out for your arrest, you can find out by checking the arrest warrants inquiry on the website or you are able to call the court. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and ask one of the officers. You should be clear that if there is an arrest warrant out for you, they will take you into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s name, and the date of their arrest, contact the Leelanau County jail, on the phone, go there in person, or check online. An arrest is a matter of public record and these records are freely available.

A Civil Process is when you get served with papers, such as court orders. You can find these by getting in touch with the Leelanau County Sheriff’s office, either by phone or through their website.

All people registered as sex offenders have to be registered on the sex offender databases required by the area they live in. Those listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex offense. You are able to see these offenders on the website, but remember that you will not see the actual address, rather the address block that they live on.

Court Records are considered public records, so they are accessible to anyone who requests them. Court Records include a case file containing a docket and any documents and filings filed in your court case. You can access your court records online, or at Clerk of Court office where the case was filed.

Each state maintains records of a person’s criminal history. These state databases are all linked so you can track criminal histories from any other state. You are able to go to the courthouse and check in person or you can check online. It helps to know which county the crime occurred in, and if it was in a different state entirely, you might have to pay a fee for a more intensive search.

A search of someone’s criminal history you will be able to get a listing of all the arrests, charges, or convictions for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:

• DUI.
• Drug crimes.
• Kidnapping.
• Rape or other sexual assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Property crimes like theft or larceny.

But, when you do a criminal records check, you generally will not be able to see if that person has had any infractions like moving violations:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Accidents.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To get driving histories, you must do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever had to search for criminal records of someone you know? How easy was it? Was your search online or did you have to make a phone call to the jail? Was the information you received correct? There are plenty of reasons that people search for criminal records and backgrounds, and your account could make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

Everyone knows that the FBI has a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Leelanau County,The Sheriff’s Department keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of being incarcerated in the Leelanau County jail is something you wish you could avoid, eventually you will settle into the daily routine there. Inmates get an alarm to wake up each morning at 6:00AM, and then you’ll have roll call. After roll call you will get breakfast. Following breakfast you will be required to work in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Leelanau County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Leelanau County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The procedure to send funds to inmates at Leelanau County Jail could change, so be sure to visit the the Leelanau County Jail website before you send any money.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Leelanau County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Leelanau County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Leelanau County Jail

Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• You have the right to protection from the accused.
• You have the right to notification.
• You have the right to attend proceedings.
• You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• You have the right to restitution.
• You have the right to a speedy trial.
• You have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been a prisoner at this jail? Do you know someone that spent time there? Have you ever visited an inmate there?

If you have, then you should tell us about it. Write down your experience so that others will know what to expect.

Things you might want to include in your review:

• Conditions in Leelanau County Jail.
• Jail and pod facility and layout
• Staff and guards
• Food and commissary
• Visitation Days
• Other Inmates.
• Safety
• Gangs
• Inmate programs and activities


Speak Your Mind

Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s been in jail has at least one story to tell about it. Why were you locked up? Did you get fair treatment? What was your daily routine in jail? What about the other inmates? How did getting locked up affect your life?

Speak Your Mind

Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Make some good friends in jail? Are you trying to reconnect with someone from jail? Then send them a message by posting a comment below.

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