Houghton County Jail

Houghton County Jail, MI Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 13, 2024

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Location 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931
Official Website http://www.houghtonsheriff.com/corrections.shtml

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Houghton County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931. It is run by the Houghton County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Houghton County Jail includes jail superintendent, 6 sergeants, and 9 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Houghton County Jail. The Houghton County Jail hosts an average of 43 inmates daily and 1384 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Houghton County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Houghton, Houghton County, MI Overview

City of Houghton
nicknames:
Hoton
Coordinates:
47.11722°N 88.56250°W
Country:
United States
State:
Michigan
County:
Houghton
Platted:
1854
Incorporated:
1861 (village) 1970 (city)
Government:
Type:
City commission
Mayor:
Robert Backon
City manager:
Eric Waara
Area:
Total:
4.64 sq mi (12.01 km2)
Land:
4.39 sq mi (11.38 km2)
Water:
0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) 5.12%
Elevation:
643 ft (196 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
7,708
Estimate (2019):
7,754
Density:
1,764.28/sq mi (681.18/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s):
49931
Area code(s):
906
FIPS code:
26-39360
GNIS feature ID:
0628661

Houghton County Michigan Sheriff Overview

Houghton County can be found in the eastern area of Michigan. Houghton – is the county seat. Houghton County has a total population of 36305 and was formed in 1845.

Houghton County has a total area of 1,009 square miles. The zip codes in Houghton County are 49905, 49913, 49916, 49917, 49921, 49922, 49930, 49931, 49934, 49942, 49945, 49952, 49955, 49958, 49961, 49963, 49965.

Houghton County Sex Offender Registry

Houghton County Sex Offender Registry

Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Houghton County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Houghton County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Houghton County Jail

The Houghton County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Houghton County Jail;

403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Houghton County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Houghton County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Houghton County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 906-482-0055 or fax through906-487-5949.

Visitations at Houghton County Jail

The Houghton County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Houghton County Sheriffs Office

Address 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Phone 906-482-0055
Website website

Houghton County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Houghton County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931
Capacity 28
Facility Type Adult
City Houghton
Postal Code 49931
State Michigan
County Houghton County
Official Website http://www.houghtonsheriff.com/corrections.shtml

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

Houghton, Houghton County , MI Overview

City of Houghton
nicknames:
Hoton
Coordinates:
47.11722°N 88.56250°W
Country:
United States
State:
Michigan
County:
Houghton
Platted:
1854
Incorporated:
1861 (village) 1970 (city)
Government:
Type:
City commission
Mayor:
Robert Backon
City manager:
Eric Waara
Area:
Total:
4.64 sq mi (12.01 km2)
Land:
4.39 sq mi (11.38 km2)
Water:
0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) 5.12%
Elevation:
643 ft (196 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
7,708
Estimate (2019):
7,754
Density:
1,764.28/sq mi (681.18/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s):
49931
Area code(s):
906
FIPS code:
26-39360
GNIS feature ID:
0628661

Directions

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