Wayne County Jail and Prison Communication Guide
Find the correct messaging, phone call, video visitation, and money transfer provider for correctional facilities in Wayne County, Michigan. Using the wrong provider is the most common mistake families make. This directory shows you exactly which platform to use before you sign up.
Wayne County includes Detroit and is the most populous county in Michigan. The Wayne County Criminal Justice Center is located at 5301 Russell Street in Detroit, Michigan 48211 and houses the Adult Detention Facility. This facility spans more than one million square feet across seven buildings. GTL ConnectNetwork handles phone calls at Wayne County Criminal Justice Center. Call 877-650-4249 or the AdvancePay line at 800-483-8314 to set up an account.
Video visits at Wayne County use the GTL Friends and Family Visit Now App. All social visitation is conducted via video. Persons at least 17 years old with acceptable photo identification are allowed one non-contact video visit per week for up to 30 minutes. Visitors can attend video visits through terminals at the facility or using their own smartphone, computer, or tablet. In-person visits for friends and family are currently conducted through video only.
Michigan DOC state prisons use GTL ConnectNetwork for phone calls. Michigan has also implemented mail scanning at most state facilities. Wayne County Jail uses its own communication system separate from MDOC. Always confirm the specific facility type before setting up accounts. The Wayne County Sheriff inmate search is available at sheriffconnect.com.
Which provider do Wayne County jail families use?
GTL ConnectNetwork handles phone calls at Wayne County Criminal Justice Center in Detroit. Call 877-650-4249 or the AdvancePay line at 800-483-8314 or visit connectnetwork.com. GTL Friends and Family Visit Now App handles video visits. One video visit per week up to 30 minutes. Use the inmate search at sheriffconnect.com.
How do video visits work at Wayne County Jail?
All social visits at Wayne County are video visits only. No in-person visits are available for friends and family. Visitors must be at least 17 years old with acceptable photo ID. One video visit per week for up to 30 minutes is allowed. Connect through the GTL Friends and Family Visit Now App on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, or through terminals at the facility visitation center.
What is the most common mistake Wayne County jail families make?
Confusing Wayne County Jail with MDOC Michigan state prisons is common. Michigan state prisons use GTL ConnectNetwork but MDOC and Wayne County Jail are separate systems with separate accounts. Also note that all visits at Wayne County are video only. Families expecting in-person visits will be turned away.
Communication Providers in Wayne County
These providers serve facilities in Wayne County. The correct provider depends on the specific facility.
Correctional Facilities in Wayne County
Select a facility to find the correct provider and communication options for that specific location.