Mecosta County Jail

Mecosta County Jail, MI Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 29, 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.

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Phone: 231-592-0150

 

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Mecosta County Jail is located in Mecosta County County, Michigan state. The specific address of the Mecosta County Jail is 225 South Stewart Street, Big Rapids, MI, 49307. The Mecosta County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 51,000. The Mecosta County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 231-592-0156, the Mecosta County Jail information line, or fax at or fax231-796-7130.

Jail History and Structure

In 1975, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Big Rapids. The justice center houses the Mecosta County county sheriff, Big Rapids police department offices, and the Mecosta County Jail. The Mecosta County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Mecosta County Jail. Originally, the Mecosta County Jail could house approximately 1454 inmates.

Over the years, the Mecosta County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Mecosta County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Mecosta County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Mecosta County Jail has a 157-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Mecosta County Jail.

The Mecosta County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Mecosta County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Mecosta County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Mecosta County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Mecosta County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Mecosta County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Mecosta County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Mecosta County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Mecosta County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Mecosta County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Mecosta County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Mecosta County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Mecosta County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Mecosta County Jail.

The Mecosta County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Mecosta County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Mecosta County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Mecosta County Jail’s prison website.

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

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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