Kalamazoo is home to the Kalamazoo County Government Community Corrections. This prison facility serves Kalamazoo and other cities in the Kalamazoo County area areas. Always call first to make sure an inmate can receive visitors and is at the facility at Kalamazoo MI, 49008-1279 in Kalamazoo before traveling or booking hotels.

Calling inmates can be costly. Some prisons charge inmates up to $14 a minute for long-distance calls. To avoid these fees, set up a local phone number that rings at your phone number(s) no matter where you live. Securtel.com can provide local numbers that won’t have to pay any extra for long distance. You can reach them at inmate calls. To send mail to an inmate you can visit send postcards. Once you are able to communicate with your inmate, you can start making plans for visitation. There are many types of prison facility in MI. City Jails, County Jails, State Jails and State Penitentiaries. Each will have it’s own rules and times for visitation, calls and mail.

Prison is expensive. Phone calls are the most costly, especially without a local number, But also items an inmate needs like soap, envelopes and stamps will all cost money. So the first thing to do is ensure phone calls are economical so you can discuss a budget.

It’s important for prison families to help each other to help their loved ones inside and out. By sharing information about Kalamazoo County Government Community Corrections with other families, it will help them avoid mistakes and confusion that no one needs or wants.
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