Kent County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Kent County Sheriff's Office
Kent County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
The Kent County Correctional Facility, known as Kent County Jail, is the main jail in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operated by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. It houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates serving shorter terms for Kent County in western Michigan.
Phone service at the Kent County Correctional Facility runs through Securus Technologies. Families create a Securus account online and deposit money so inmates can make outgoing calls from the touch-screen phones in the housing units. Calls are limited per week and per call, and all calls are recorded.
Video visits at Kent County are scheduled in advance online, with both on-site and remote internet video visits reported. Because visit platforms have been reported differently across sources, families should confirm the current scheduling system on the sheriff's visitation page before their first visit.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Kent County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Electronic messaging not confirmed. Confirm current options on the sheriff's inmate services page.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Video visits are scheduled online in advance. Confirm the current scheduling platform with the facility.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Photo sharing not confirmed. Physical photos by mail are subject to jail content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Outgoing calls from housing-unit phones through Securus. Fund the account online or by phone.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposits through Access Corrections online, by phone, or at the lobby kiosk.
Communication Providers at Kent County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Securus Technologies provides the inmate phone system at the Kent County Correctional Facility.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Kent County Jail
- Create a Securus account and deposit funds before the inmate can call you.
- Calls are limited per week and per call, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls.
- Schedule video visits at least 24 hours in advance through the facility's visitor system.
- Three-way calling is not allowed, and all calls are monitored and recorded.
- Money for the inmate's account can be deposited through Access Corrections.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kent County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I set up phone calls with a Kent County Jail inmate?
- Create an account with Securus Technologies at securustech.net or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Deposit money with a credit or debit card, and the inmate can call from the housing-unit phones.
- How do I schedule a visit at Kent County Jail?
- Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through the facility's online visitor scheduling system or the lobby kiosk. Internet video visits from home are also reported as available.
- Are calls at Kent County Jail monitored?
- Yes. All non-legal calls are recorded and monitored by jail staff, and three-way calling is prohibited.
- How do I send money to a Kent County inmate?
- Deposits go through Access Corrections online or by phone at 1-866-345-1884, or at the kiosk in the facility lobby.
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