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Another delay for Wayne County’s new Criminal Justice Complex

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After years of delays, a costly site move and epic political wrangling, officials say construction of Wayne County’s new campus of criminal justice buildings was pushed back again Thursday. 

Rock Ventures and Wayne County announced the five-building Criminal Justice Complex deal in 2018, and last month pegged construction is expected to conclude May 30. But on Thursday, Wayne County Corporation Counsel James Heath told county commissioners that the date won’t be met. He did not immediately provide a new time estimate. 

The latest delay comes after County Executive Warren Evans in March declared a public health state of emergency at the county’s existing Juvenile Detention Facility amid overcrowding, understaffing and assault allegations. 

When Wayne County and Rock sign off on project completion, the complex – consisting of a courthouse, adult jail, juvenile detention facility, administration building and utility building – will be officially handed over to the county. At that point, the county will have six months to move in or it will be charged $500,000 per month by Rock.  

“The reason why it is so important for us to make sure that we’re very, very careful with that (the turnover date), frankly, is because of the responsibilities that shift to the county afterwards,” Heath said at the commission meeting Thursday.

Glenn Anderson, District 12 commissioner and chair of the county’s Criminal Justice Complex Committee, expressed concern over pushing the move-in window into winter at the meeting. 

Heath responded that he wasn’t concerned about weather conditions impacting the transition.

“What I am more concerned about, quite frankly, and why we’re holding the line, is work continuing to be done while we try to transition,” Heath said.

During his State of the County address, Evans said that the efficiencies of a centralized location “will help us to do more with less resources.” 

Anderson has told BridgeDetroit that county staffers are ready for the move and have assured the commission that the six-month window will be met. 

Anderson added that costs for the complex were lower than he expected, despite add-ons over the course of construction, such as $20 million to contract a new electricity provider after the previous company went under.

“Obviously, we haven’t reached the end of the road yet on this project, but I still think it (the cost) is going to be pretty darn close to what we anticipated,” Anderson said. 

The county will provide free parking for staff and visitors at the court and detention facilities, and the new jail will have video conferencing for inmates to speak to loved ones, Anderson said.

Wayne County and Rock signed the Criminal Justice Center deal in 2018 after cost overruns and delays led the county to abandon a failed jail project near Frank Murphy Hall of Justice.

The new Criminal Justice Center was originally budgeted at $533 million. As of December, the total project cost was nearly $609 million, according to the Detroit Free Press. However, Wayne County costs for the project are capped at $380 million, and any budget overruns are incurred by Rock, according to the contract. Rock did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

Dale Milford, a long-time member of the nonprofit organization Michigan United and a pastor involved with local detention facilities, has cited yearslong building issues at the current jail, including leaking plumbing, fissures in walls and more. 

“I’ve been anxiously awaiting (the new complex) opening for the longest time, because Wayne County Jail is an antiquated, behemoth monstrosity of a facility,” Milford told BridgeDetroit. 

In 2015, the Detroit Free Press toured the county’s jails. Drain fly larvae, an unequipped infirmary and outdated lockboxes were just some of the issues discovered eight years ago.

This March, the Free Press uncovered the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy in the county’s William Dickerson Detention Facility in Hamtramck. People at the jail had been locked in rooms for extended periods and were denied showers, schooling and recreational activity. Young people were also picking locks and breaking out of cells, the Free Press reported. 

In October 2022, the county moved individuals from its juvenile facility to a vacant adult jail in Hamtramck in hopes of resolving safety issues where more inmates could be supervised at once by fewer staff, WXYZ reported last year.  

However, young people are still being detained in rooms for long periods of time, and the facility lacks classrooms, recreational facilities and other features designed for young people, said Jason Smith, executive director of advocacy organization Michigan Center for Youth Justice.

“The juvenile detention facility is truly a holding place,” Smith said. “It is where a young person is supposed to be safely and securely held until they move to where their next placement is.”

Young people have been confined in the detention facility for months longer than planned, the county stated in a public health emergency order this March. People were supposed to move to long-term residential treatment facilities run by the state, but many have closed due to staffing shortages and safety concerns. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer created a Juvenile Residential Facilities Advisory Committee last year to review licensing standards, staff training and case management standards. 

“Nothing could replace having a kid home in the community. Even with the facility opening… (the county) has to also constantly be looking at ways to improve community care,” Smith said.

Erin Keith, managing policy counsel for the Detroit Justice Center, said the multimillion dollar budget could’ve been better spent in the community rather than toward the confinement of people.

“While no one should be housed in unsafe conditions, jails don’t promote public safety,” Keith said.

The legal services and advocacy center argues that the CJC’s original $533 million budget could’ve funded dozens of community-based restorative justice centers, the renovation and modernization of Detroit Public Schools Community District buildings as well as hundreds of beds for mental health and rehabilitation facilities, among other things. 

Plans for a new county jail system began after the court uncovered inhumane conditions in the existing detention facilities over a decade ago, Anderson noted. Prior to the agreement with Rock, Wayne County began jail construction on a Gratiot lot, funded in part by issuing $200 million in Internal Revenue Service bonds in 2010, according to the county executive’s office. After former County Executive Robert Ficano halted construction in 2013, the county considered numerous proposals for the land where the failed jail would have been, including a mixed-use complex, soccer stadium and innovation center—none of which came to fruition, The Detroit News reported.  

The administration tried to recontinue the Gratiot jail in 2016 with new contractors but ultimately abandoned the site. Demolition of the incomplete Gratiot jail began in 2018.

“In hindsight, I think the canceling of that may have been a mistake, because this is going to cost three and a half to four times as much,” Anderson said of the original jail project, but, he added the new complex is more than just the jail and congregating related facilities into one area will save money in the long run.

Going forward, Milford stressed that the new buildings are just part of a larger solution.

“The facility is just the framework of it,” Milford said. “The staffing, the programming, the policies—these are all issues that could and should be watched carefully.”

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Old Stone Jail

During the Spring and Summer months of 2023, Wayne County's Old Stone Jail's solid metal doors are unlocked to allow visitors an opportunity to tour one of the county's most interesting historic buildings. Built-in 1859, this squat stone edifice housed Wayne County's miscreants until 1935. Constructed almost entirely of rough stone, its damp, gloomy interior has been compared to a dungeon. On tour days, volunteers are on hand to usher visitors into the 9 x 12-foot cells as they relate the history of the jail and some of its more notorious occupants. Jailbreaks, hangings, and even the birth of a baby girl happened within its somber walls. During the jail's early history, men, women, and even children endured the dismal accommodations.

Our volunteers will tell you all true, well-researched tales taken from local newspaper accounts. 

Stand inside the Sheriff's office where James McCabe and other notorious Wayne County criminals once stood or     step inside the jail cell with an original cell door riveted together over 163 years ago. 

Check our Facebook events page for up to date information about tours, or contact the historical society at                570-253-3240 to arrange a private tour. 

Time Period Represented

Eastern end of Tenth Street in Honesdale Honesdale, PA 18431.

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WAYNE COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

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Wayne county historical society.

WE ARE OPEN

January through March 6 - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday  10am - 4pm

March 12 through April 20 - Tuesday - Saturday  10am - 4pm

*Monday, April 8th (Eclipse Day)  11am - 5pm

April 22 through Dec 7 - Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm

Come for Visit. You'll love what you learn.

ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM:

$5 for adults, $3 for students  (grade K-12th)

Wayne County Historical Society Members :  Free at all Levels *see NARM below.

GUIDED TOURS: $15 approximately 1 hour. 

GROUP TOURS: Available by appointment for Groups of 8 or more.

Contact us at least one week in advance  to plan a visit for students or adult groups. 

*Visitors with NARM membership at another institution get free admission up to the matching WCHS level and 10% gift shop discount. 

Walk through the former Wayne County Sheriff's Residence and County Jail in operation from 1856 to 1960. Learn about local history throughout the County. Three floors of exhibits include our changing exhibit room, Sheriff's office, jail cells and gift shop on the first floor; the Military Room, Commerce Room, Women's Room, and Children's Room on the second floor. The basement floor features a weaving room and 1850s kitchen. 

A guided tour includes all three floors of the Museum and, in the summer, the Carriage House.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: Due to the historic nature of the buildings, handicap accessibility is limited . Wheel chairs can only access the first floor. The second floors of the Museum is accessible by stair/chair lift, but at this time, our basement exhibition space is not. Additionally, only the first floor of our seasonal Carriage House is accessible. ​

Let your students or youth groups learn and explore the history of Wayne County from pre-Revolutionary era to the modern age. We can customize your tour based on topics of interest.  

Tour is $3 per student;

teachers and chaperones are free.

Please schedule at least 2 weeks in advance. 

Schedule a private, guided group tour of the museum for your organization, club, group, etc. Tour duration can be flexible.

Email: [email protected]  or

call 315-946-4943 to inquire and/or to schedule your tour!

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WAYNE COUNTY JAIL

FAQ’s

Visitation faq's.

Q: What can I bring in for the inmates? A: ONLY medications (must be in original prescription bottles) will be accepted.  Hygiene items, underwear, etc. must be purchased through the jail commissary.  Reading materials will be furnished through the jail library.

Q: When is visitation? A: Video Visitation is Sunday – Saturday, 9:00am – 11:30am, 1:00pm – 4:30pm, and 6:00pm to 10:00pm. By appointment only, made 24 hours in advance. Visitation is scheduled thru the Securus Website .

Q: What do I need to do to visit an inmate? A: You must make an account with Securus Technologies.  You must have a valid picture I.D. when you create that account.  This account can be created at  https://securustech.net/

Q: How long will I be able to visit? A: Visitations are 20 minutes. Each inmate gets TWO 20 minute visit per week.

Q: Can I bring in items during the holidays for my family member in jail? A: No. We do not accept food or gifts during the holidays for inmates.

Q: Can an inmate call me from the jail? A:  Yes. Inmates have access to a phone from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm each day.  We have a special jail phone system and all calls are collect. They will be billed to the person receiving the call.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has collect telephones in all housing units within the facility. Many questions have arisen about receiving phone calls and what to do when a problem is encountered.

The inmate phone system is provided and maintained by Securus Technologies, and services and billing information are handled by Correctional Billing Services. They may be contacted 24 hours a day 7 days a week by any of the following means:

Phone 1-800-844-6591

Email:   [email protected]

www.correctionalbillingservices.com

Q: Do you accept incoming calls for inmates? A: No.

Q: Do you release warrant information over the phone? A: You can obtain information about whether or not an individual has a warrant by checking the court dockets. Access their website via the link below. Enter the individual’s information and click on search. Once you find and select the case, go to the “Dockets” section. For further clarification, you may call the clerk’s office.

A person suspecting they may have a warrant may also check, in person, at the Jail. They will need to bring with them a state-issued I.D. or driver’s license to check on a warrant.

Q: Do you accept mail for the inmates? A: Yes, it must be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. All incoming mail should be addressed to the inmate and mailed c/o Wayne County Jail, 201 W. North St., Wooster OH  44691. You must include your return address.

Q: Can I bring in a letter for you to give to my friend in jail? A : No. All incoming mail must go through the U.S. Postal Service.

Q: Can I send a package to my friend in jail? A: No. We only accept letters or greeting cards through the mail.

Q: Can inmates write to people while they are in jail? A: Yes. It must be sent out through the U.S. Postal Service.

Q: Can I send pictures to an inmate? A: Yes. Inmates are allowed a total of four pictures in their cells. If an inmate is found with pictures exceeding this limit, they will be placed in their personal property.

Q: Can I purchase commissary for the inmates? A: Yes. The Securepak program allows you to order commissary for an inmate. SECUREPAK WEBSITE

Q: How much money can I put in an inmate’s commissary account? A: Any amount is acceptable.

Q: Can inmates with no money purchase items through commissary? A: Yes. Inmates can purchase hygiene items, writing materials, and under garments through our indigent program.

Q: Do you accept personal checks? A: No. We only accept cash or money orders.

Q: Are religious services and counseling available in jail? A: Yes. Church service, religious counseling and minister visits are available in the Wayne County Jail.

Q: Do you release warrant information over the phone? A: You can obtain information about whether or not an individual has a warrant by checking the court dockets. Access the website via the link below.  Enter the individual’s information and click on search.  Once you find and select the case, go to the “Dockets” section. For further clarification, you may call the clerk’s office.

A person suspecting they may have a warrant may check, in person, at the jail.  They will need to bring with them a state-issued I.D. or driver’s license to check on a warrant. View Court Dockets

Q: Can inmates continue their employment while they are in jail? A: This is up to the judge and must be handled by the inmate’s attorney or public defender through the Probation Department.

Q: Can inmates receive counseling while they are in jail? A: Yes. We have mental health and alcohol counselors available. AA meetings are also available.

Q: Can inmates receive their medications while they are in jail? A: Yes. We have a medical staff available and inmates can receive their personal medications.

VISIT AN INMATE

Failure to follow established rules will result in your access for visitation being denied for a period of time, up to and including a permanent suspension.  Be sure to view our full list of visitation rules.

INMATE PHONE

We utilize Securus Technologies, Inc. to provide a wide range of payment options for placing a call to an inmate at the Wayne County Jail. Using the link below, you are able to select a payment option that best suites your individual needs.

New Wayne County jail complex rising rapidly near I-75 in Detroit. Here's a look at its progress.

Looks like the second time's the charm for the effort to build a new Wayne County Jail and courthouse complex.

Construction officials led reporters on a hard-hat tour Tuesday of the building site for the future Wayne County Criminal Justice Center, located east of I-75 a couple of blocks north of Warren in Detroit.

Set for completion by third quarter 2022, the jail and courthouse complex recently began seeing more visible progress as steel went up for the planned seven-story courthouse and the first walls were erected for the new Adult Detention Facility, or jail. The work is visible from I-75 and nearby streets.

The project came about after Wayne County reluctantly abandoned the "fail jail" site off Gratiot on the east side of downtown. Launched in 2010, that Gratiot site project stalled because of massive cost overruns and the site stood unfinished for about four years before the county's leaders accepted businessman Dan Gilbert's offer to give him that site in exchange for building the new criminal justice complex north of Warren.

In all, five buildings are planned for the new site — the courthouse to replace the existing Frank Murphy Hall of Justice downtown, the adult jail, a juvenile detention facility, an administration building and a utilities building. The total cost was budgeted at $533 million. The project is currently over budget by something less than $40 million as construction costs have risen sharply

Under the county's agreement with Rock, Gilbert's organization will cover any cost overruns, not the county. Rock hopes to reduce the overruns by careful management going forward.

Despite being over budget, officials on Tuesday's tour insisted the job was going well and would absolutely open on time.

"Dan Gilbert and Rock has guaranteed the project," Joe Guziewicz, who heads Gilbert's construction projects for Rock, told reporters. "We'll be building this project."

The five new buildings will create just over 1 million square feet of new space, plus 1,300 parking spaces. There will be more than 2,000 beds at the adult and juvenile detention centers. When fully operational, the center could see about 4,000 people on site on any given day.

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Wayne County owns the complex, which is being developed by Gilbert's Rock Development LLC. The architect is HOK, the contractor is Barton Malow, and the owner's representative is CGL.

The site was part of a large Detroit Department of Transportation bus maintenance complex that was partly demolished to make way for the justice center.

Meanwhile, the old site on Gratiot will house the recently announced University of Michigan Innovation Center for graduate students doing technical research.

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Long-delayed Wayne County jail complex could be in county hands by end of January

Wayne county's years-long dream of new criminal justice center takes a step closer to reality.

Wayne County officials said they are anticipating to soon begin the months-long move into the county's new multimillion dollar criminal justice complex, which could mean the facility could be operational this summer.

The state-of-the-art complex has faced years of delays, including a first failed attempt at building a new jail near Greektown in 2011. Wayne County officials on Thursday said they now expect to take control of the facility from developer Bedrock Detroit in less than two weeks.

"The latest information that we have gotten with respect to Rock's anticipated turnover is sometime at the end of January," said James Heath, Wayne County Corporation Counsel James Heath, who spoke during a committee meeting of the Wayne County Commission.

The facility ― which previous estimates show cost around $598 million to build, though county officials haven't provided an updated estimate ― will house multiple county departments, including a 2,280-bed jail, along with offices for the Wayne County sheriff, prosecutor staff and administrative offices. It also will include a criminal courthouse and juvenile detention facility. It is located on city's east side near Interstate 75 and East Warren Avenue.

The criminal justice complex is the heart of a 2018 deal between the county and Bedrock, the Detroit real estate arm for billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert's Rock Ventures. Bedrock is overseeing construction of the facility in exchange for gaining ownership of the various downtown sites where the current jail and other county facilities are located. Bedrock intends to develop those sites.

The facility was originally expected to open in the spring or summer of 2022, but the pandemic and subsequent supply chain issues pushed the anticipated opening to this year. Then there was a months-long disagreement between the county and Bedrock over whether the facility was "substantially complete." But the two sides came to agreement on that last month.

The next step is for the official "turnover", which means the municipal government takes possession of the property. After the turnover, the county can begin months long process to move the various facilities to the new complex.

Tamara Knapp, a consultant working with the county on the move, said Thursday once the turnover happens, transition teams representing the various departments would immediately start on the multiple phases of the move. The first would be moving and testing equipment but that will take at least four months before personnel and other stakeholders begin transitioning to the site, Knapp said.

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Wayne County Jail I Inmate Visitation

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Wayne County Jail I

Address: 570 Clinton Street Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-224-0797

Schedule a Visit with an Inmate at the Wayne County Jail I

The Wayne County Jail I believes in the importance of their inmates having an opportunity to have visits from family and friends. When an inmate is released he or she needs to return home, and closeness to their family is one of the strongest reasons that keeps them from getting in trouble again.

One way that Wayne County Jail I is able to accomplish this is with on-site visitation, and video visitation using gettingout .

The benefits of inmate visitation are:

• It keeps inmates happy.
• Allows the inmates to stay in touch with friends, family and children.
• It is used as a way to control bad behavior, as inmates could lose this privilege if they act out.

For more information on scheduling visits, call the facility at 313-224-0797 , sign up with gettingout , or scroll down for a complete section of Visiting Hours, Signing up and Registering with gettingout , and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers, including dress codes, rules and guidelines.

Inmate Visitation Schedule for

Wayne county jail i on-site inmate visitation schedule & guidelines.

570 Clinton Street Detroit, MI 48226 313-224-0797

• Every inmate is allowed one non-contact visit at the jail each week.
• You must make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
• Due to the number of visitors, your visitation time may be at the discretion of the jail, and based upon the name and housing location of your inmate.
• Vistor must be at least 17 years of agen and have a valid, approved government picture ID.
• Personal visits are Monday thru Friday.
• Professional visits (lawyers, police, probation officer and clergy) can visit 7 days a week.

Visitation - 'At Jail' and Remote Video Visits

Wayne county jail i uses gettingout  for their remote video visitation and/or visit scheduling.  there are three ways to remotely visit your inmate: 1.  using the gettingout/gtl kiosk at the jail. 2. using your computer from home. 3. using your phone on the gettingout or gtl apps..

How it Works with GettingOut 1.   Register an account . 2.  Select Wayne County Jail I 3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.    

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Wayne County Jail I.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number . 5.  Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115 . GettingOut online contact form Frequently Asked Questions The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store .

Visitation Options, Hours, Schedules & Rules

Visitation times and schedules for remote visitation with an inmate at Wayne County Jail I with  GettingOut  are available to you after logging in and selecting the inmate you wish to visit with.

* Visitation schedules are subject to change. * The actual visiting hours vary depending on the following factors:

• Whether or not there are restrictions in place due to COVID or other factors such as security issues.
• The day of the week.
• Where the inmate is housed.
• The inmate's sex.
• Whether or not it is a Holiday.

* Each inmate is allowed one or two visits (or unlimited visits!), ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. * Inmates with special privileges may be allowed additional visits. * If you are visiting from another state or traveling a great distance, Wayne County Jail I may allow you an extended visitation. Call 313-224-0797 to ask for special consideration. * Call 313-224-0797 to ask about normal visiting hours at the jail, and procedures for scheduling a visit other than video visitation.

Visit an Inmate by video who is in the Wayne County Jail I

Can i visit an inmate in wayne county jail i custody.

Yes, Wayne County Jail I, as well as all jails, allows you to visit an inmate.

By federal law, every jail must make provisions for offenders in custody, whether they are pretrial or convicted and sentenced, to receive visits from friends or family. 

Every state has their own policies regarding the amount of time that a jail must provide offenders in their custody, and then every facility gets to set their own rules, number of times, schedules, etc.   Some jails only allow 30 minutes a month. Others as much as an hour every day.

Before visiting, your inmate will have to have put you on an ‘inmate visitor’s list.' Jails can limit this approved list to as few as five people to as many as twenty.

The jail will most likely run a targeted background check on you, checking for outstanding warrants, criminal convictions and other red flags that may indicate to them that you could be a problem for the jail, a bad influence on the inmate or just be someone whose past puts you in violation of their policies.

There are three different types of visitation: •    Video visitation  •    In-person non-contact visitation •    Contact visitation

For security and staffing reasons, many jails have switched to video visitation only. Video visitation, also referred to as remote visitation, is monitored and recorded by the facility. Video visits can either take place using kiosks in the jail’s lobby, from your computer at home, or using an app on your phone.

Most jails, now that the COVID pandemic is behind us, have gone back to ‘in-person non-contact visitation’ even if they have also retained the video visitation programs. In-person visitation takes place in a booth of sorts, with a thick plastic shield separating the inmate and their visitor. Communication is done using old-fashioned telephone receivers like you see in phone booths.

Contact visitation between inmates and visitors in jails is rare. New York is one state that allows this. In a few other states, inmates who have been sentenced for non-violent offenses and are close to being released, may sometimes be allowed contact visits with special permission. A contact visit allows the inmate and visitor a brief hug or kiss, or handshake, both at the beginning and the conclusion of a visit.

Contact visits are also often allowed between inmates and their lawyer, law enforcement officials, and clergy. The downside of any contact visit is that before returning to their units, inmates must undergo a full strip search, which is demoralizing and invasive.

Can I visit an inmate in state prison custody?

Yes, prisons allow you to visit an inmate. Every state has their own limits on the minimum amount of time an inmate is allowed to have for visits from friends or family, however in federal prison, inmates are allowed a minimum of four hours per month.

Once an offender is sentenced to prison, your inmate will have to fill out a document listing you as an approved visitor. If you are not on this list you will not be allowed to visit.

The prison will then run a background check on you, checking for outstanding warrants, criminal convictions and other red flags that may indicate to them that you could be a problem for the jail, a bad influence on the inmate or just be someone whose past puts you in violation of their policies.

Most prisons allow anywhere from ten to twenty approved visitors per inmate, however each visit is limited to no more than four visitors at a time, children included. The list is compiled by the inmate.

Prisons have always allowed contact visits. A contact visit allows the inmate and visitor a brief hug or kiss, or handshake, both at the beginning and the conclusion of a visit. Some state prisons allow inmates and their visitor to hold hands, as long as the hands are on the table where the guards can see them.

However, given the ongoing problem of contraband - namely drugs and tobacco - being smuggled into the prisons by visitors, even the state prisons are moving to non-contact and video visitation. One way the visitors pass drugs to inmates is when they kiss. The drugs, wrapped in a small balloon, are then swallowed by the inmate who passes them through their digestive system later in the privacy of their cell.

What are the scheduled Inmate visitation times at the Wayne County Jail I?

The jail visitation times change often.  It is advisable to contact the Wayne County Jail I before planning your visit by calling 313-224-0797 .

If the visit is taking place at the Wayne County Jail I, whether in-person or by video, you will have to schedule the day and time with the jail.

Video visitation times from your home are much more flexible, often because you are not utilizing on of the few terminals in the jail lobby, and because the companies that handle the video visitation for the jail are providing inmates with hand-held computers, in addition to the video terminals they have in their units. 

We try to keep up with the visitation schedules for Wayne County Jail I, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the schedule, you will find it on the top of this page.

How often can an inmate get visits?

Every state has their own policies regarding the amount of time that a jail must provide offenders in their custody, and then every facility, including Wayne County Jail I, gets to set their own rules, number of times, schedules, etc.   

Some jails only allow 30 minutes a month. Others as much as an hour every day.

Some jails require you to make an appointment one week in advance. Others require no appointment and work off the principle of ‘first come, first served’.

Every jail is different, and schedules can change; sometimes due to an emergency, the visit can be cancelled without notice, the moment you arrive at the jail.

Wayne County Jail I Visitation

We try to keep up with the visitation policies and schedules for Wayne County Jail I, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the information on how often an inmate here can get visits, you will find it on the top of this page.

How long is a typical jail inmate’s visit?

An inmate visit can range from 15 minutes to an hour in length. We try to keep up with the visitation information for Wayne County Jail I, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the information on how often an inmate here can get visits, you will find it on this page.

Typically, even though an inmate’s visit has a time limit, if you are visiting remotely from your home computer or cell phone, visits can be scheduled led back-to-back, so that even though your visit may have to start and stop every 15-30 minutes, you could visit with each other for hours at a time.

Keep in mind that video visits of this type do have a fee, as you are paying a third-party company. Prices fluctuate, based both on the company and the jail’s policy, but they typically cost about $0.30+- per minute.

How many people can visit an inmate at a jail or prison at one time?

Every jail makes its own policies regarding how many people can visit an inmate at one time. 

The factors that decide on the number of visitors are: 1.    How many people can fit into the visitation area comfortably. 2.    How many staff can oversee the visitation area. 3.    The more people visiting an inmate the more likely that if there is an argument, it is harder to control.

Most jails limit the number of visitors to no more than three or four, with a maximum of two of them being adults.

When doing a video visit from home, there is no limit on how many people can take part in a visit.

What are the inmate visitation rules for Wayne County Jail I?

Every jail and every prison have their own unique set of rules that must be followed when visiting an inmate, but in general, these are the guidelines:

Most important, you must first be on the inmate's approved visitation list that they create. •    Expect to have a background check done. •    Expect to be searched, go through a metal detector or pass a drug sniffing dog. •    You must be at least 18 years of age.  •    You must have a valid, government issued photo ID. •    Recently released inmates are either not allowed or must wait 6-12 months before being approved. •    Felons must get special permission. •    Children are allowed but must be with parent(s) or legal guardian. Birth certificate(s) or other legal proof is mandatory. •    Often babies are not allowed, but if they are, you will be allowed one diaper, one bottle and one teething ring, and maybe a baby carrier. •    Parents must be always in control of children. •    You must stay seated at all times. •    You cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. •    No arguments, loud voices or fighting allowed. •    No cell phones or any electronic equipment allowed. •    No cigarettes, drugs, lighters allowed. •    No purses, handbags or backpacks allowed. •    No weapons allowed. •    It is likely that your ID and your car key will be the only things allowed on the visit.

What are the inmate visitation dress codes for Wayne County Jail I?

In general, all jails and prisons are the same when it comes to dress codes and what you are NOT allowed to wear to a visit. The Wayne County Jail I is no different.

Jails and prisons don’t want you wearing anything too revealing or too gangster. Here are some of the other types of clothing NOT allowed: •    Shorts •    Short skirts or dresses •    Long skirts or wrap around skirts •    Sleeveless clothing •    Low cut shirts or dresses. •    Underwire bras •    Skirts or dresses with slits. •    Sweats or leggings. •    Tank tops or wife beater shirts. •    Excess jewelry •    Hats or headbands •    See-through clothing •    Pajamas •    Sunglasses •    Wigs or toupees •    Uniforms or scrubs •    Heels over 1”

What can I bring to visit an inmate in Wayne County Jail I?

In general, the only thing you can bring into an inmate in a jail is either your ID and your car key, or if they have lockers, you can bring in the locker key. 

Prisons are a different story. Typically, prisons have vending machines in the visitation area and allow visitors to bring in a clear plastic purse with coins in it, usually totaling no more than $40.00.

What do I have to wear when visiting an inmate?

Refer to the answer above that explains the dress codes, but in general, if want to know what to wear to visit someone in jail, imagine you are visiting someone’s grandmother for the first time… wear that outfit.

Can we hold hands, hug or kiss during inmate visits?

There are no jails in the United States that allow contact visits as a matter of regular policy, except for jails in the state of New York. Thus, the concept of holding hands, kissing or hugging is not relevant.

On the other hand, prisons do allow contact visitors from friends and family. When this is the case, a brief kiss or hug (or handshake) is allowed at the start of the visit and the end of the visit. Holding hands above the table is sometimes allowed in prisons, but not in jails.

Can friends visit inmates in Wayne County Jail I, or just family?

By law, every inmate is entitled to a visitor, whether family or friend. The only exception to that is youths that are being held in secure juvenile detention centers. The only people allowed to visit them are parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and in some cases, siblings.

In addition, they are also allowed visits from probation officers, lawyers and their caseworkers.

What is a video visit?

Video visitation, also known as remote visitation, is quickly becoming the preferred method for visiting an inmate in jail or prison for the following reasons: •    It requires little to no staff, versus the staff required to move inmates to and from the visit and watch over the visit. It saves the Wayne County Jail I money. •    It removes any opportunity for contraband (drugs) to enter the facility. •    It can become a profit center for the facility, given that the revenue generated by visits is shared with the jail. •    While inmates prefer to see family and friends in person, video visitation allows them to visit with them more often, and on a whim. •    Video visitation gives the inmates and their visitors the feeling of more privacy. Video visitation from the perspective of the visitor allows them to visit from their home, their car, at work, and even allows them to take their device to a family or religious gathering. It allows them to give their inmate the feeling of belonging and not being forgotten.

Video visitation can take place on a computer, a tablet or a phone. 

Video visitation saves time. Instead of spending hours driving to the jail, checking in, filling out paperwork, potentially being searched, waiting, and then having a 15–30-minute visit, if it isn’t cancelled at the last minute, the visit can be done from anywhere during a short break in the visitor’s day.

If the visitor does not have access to a phone or computer, they can make an appointment ahead of time and use terminals in the lobby of the jail.

You must also be on the inmate's approved list, even for a video visit.

What are the companies that work with the jails and prisons that allow video visits?

There are several different companies that contract with all the jails and prisons that allow video visitation:

These are the companies in alphabetical order:

CIDNET City Tele Coin Correct Solutions Group Correct Pay Ctel Gettingout GTL Homewav IC Solutions Inmate Canteen Inmate Sales iwebvisits JailATM Jpay Gettingintouch (netvisit) NCIC Prodigy Sales Reliance Securus Smart Communications Tiger Services Visitel In addition, some jails use Microsoft Meeting and Zoom .

What is a conjugal visit?

A conjugal visit is a visit where the inmate is allowed to spend anywhere from several hours to a full weekend with their spouse. These visits are private, not recorded, and take place in a building, and an area of the prison away from the general population.

The purpose of the conjugal visit is to keep the inmate’s relationship with their spouse strong. Some conjugal visits also include the inmate’s children. A swing set and other recreational activities are available for the children to keep occupied.

There are no jails in the United States where conjugal visits are allowed, however the state prisons in California, Connecticut, Washington and New York all allow conjugal visits.

To be eligible, you need to be married, in good standing with the prison, have taken courses that prepare the inmates for these type of visits, and other requirements.

What jails or prisons allow conjugal visits?

Only California, Connecticut, Washington and New York state prisons allow conjugal visits. There are no jails in the United States that allow conjugal visits.

Other countries are much more liberal and some even allow prostitutes to visit the inmates on a weekly basis.

What can I do to appeal if my inmate visits are suspended?

An inmate can get their visitation privileges suspended for their behavior both because of their interactions with staff and inmates, or disobeying policy, or because of their behavior during visitation.

A visitor can get their visitation privileges suspended due to their behavior during an inmate visit or if they violate any of the rules and regulations of inmate visits and/or other jail policies such as mail, phone, email, etc.

If either the inmate or their visitor disagrees with the suspension of their visitation privileges, they need to write a letter explaining their position to the Jail Warden, County Sheriff or the Captain in charge of the facility’s visitation.

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The letter should contain the following: •    Inmate’s full name they were booked under and their  Inmate ID# (booking #, etc.). If you know the Unit # and cell #, write that as well. •    The visitor’s (you) full name, Identification Card number (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.), home address, telephone number and email address. •    Explanation of what occurred that led to the suspension, including the date, time, who was the staff member present, whether it was a face-to-face visit or video visit. •    Why do you believe the suspension was unwarranted. •    A full-blown apology if it was accidental. •    Why it’s important to the inmate to continue visitation. •    What type of suspension you agree to if it happens again.

You should also offer to come to the jail and present your case face-to-face if they are open to the request. It is harder to turn down a person when they are directly in front of you, asking for your help.

In situations like this it is always best to keep the correspondence cordial, professional and detailed. Do not attack the staff member personally. It is always possible that the staff member was having a bad day or was still feeling anxiety or anger from dealing with a previous issue.

Being a correctional officer in a jail or prison is a very difficult thing. They have be ‘on guard’ against physical attacks, manipulations, lies and really bad behavior at all times. They are ‘the enemy’ and they know it. By putting yourself in their shoes when writing or requesting a suspension be reconsidered, goes a long towards a final resolution that you will be pleased with.

Can I visit an inmate in the if I have a criminal record?

In most jails it is required that you fill out a visitation application prior to visiting an inmate. You also have to be approved to be a visitor by the inmate. Even when visiting by video, you will need to give your personal information which includes your driver’s license or state ID number. 

The jail will use this information to do a quick background check on you to see if you have a criminal history or have any outstanding active warrants.

It is most likely that you will also be asked on the application form if you have ever been arrested, been convicted, or spent time in the Wayne County Jail I. If the answer is yes, they will want details, dates, etc.   If you lie about this and get caught, you will lose your right to visits for a period.  This is usually between one year and indefinitely.

If you are a convicted felon, you will have to apply directly to the sheriff. If you are a spouse, child or parent, you have a pretty good chance of getting approved than if you are just a friend. On the other hand, on rare occasions, some jails have adopted a zero-tolerance policy and never allow felons to visit.

If you recently did time in Wayne County Jail I, it is most likely that you will not be approved for a visit for a period of six to twelve months, starting on the day of your release. It is rare, but some jails have adopted a zero-tolerance policy and never allow previous inmates to visit, even if your previous conviction was for a misdemeanor.

What if I have a criminal record and the inmate is my child, can I still visit?

As explained in the previous answer, there are generally multiple hoops you must jump through in order to be approved to visit an inmate, if you have a criminal record, specifically if you are a convicted felon, or have recently spent time as an inmate in the Wayne County Jail I.

However, if you are a parent of a child in jail, that is one of the rare times that the jail will make an exception and allow you to visit.

Can a juvenile in jail or detention get visits?

Juvenile visits are limited to parents, legal guardians and grandparents. Sometimes siblings are allowed, but this is not always the case. If the caseworker or staff of the facility believe that it's in the best interests of the resident to have siblings visit, it will be approved.

Can children visit inmates in Wayne County Jail I?

Most jails will allow inmates to receive visits from their children, however if the child is under age 18, they will need to be accompanied by an adult. Further the adult must be able to legally prove their relationship to the child using either a valid birth certificate, adoption papers or paperwork that proves they are the legal guardian.

If there is a ‘no contact’ order in place in which the inmate has lost their parental rights, and this is not disclosed to the jail, then the inmate may lose visitation rights with other visitors or lose other privileges within the jail, as this is a violation of the law.

Because the presence of children can be a distraction for inmates during visitation, and children require a certain number of things (toys, etc.) to keep them busy, many jails are now setting apart certain days, usually on the weekends, for children to visit.

Children also have to be on the inmate's approved visitor list.

To confirm the visitation rules at the Wayne County Jail I regarding child visits, call 313-224-0797 to speak to a staff member.

Are babies allowed to visit inmates at the Wayne County Jail I?

Most jails do allow babies to visit. They will require a birth certificate. And given the baby’s needs, they allow the parent to bring in extra items to the visitation room; an extra diaper, a few wipes, a clear bottle with fluid, a pacifier and a baby carrier, for example.

There are some jails however that never allow babies in the visiting room. The cutoff age is usually about two years old.

To confirm the visitation rules at the Wayne County Jail I regarding baby or infant visits, call 313-224-0797 to speak to a staff member.

How do I check to see if I have a criminal record?

Most people already know if they have a criminal record. Sometimes they do, but it does not show up on a background check. This is usually because the person has undergone a name change at some point, or the name was misspelled when the data was entered by the court. 

The best place (and least expensive) for the most comprehensive nationwide website to find out if you have a criminal record is privaterecords.net , and they only cost $1.00 for 7-day trial.  

Visitation Approval for Wayne County Jail I

Wayne county jail i requires all visitors to fill out an application prior to your visiting an inmate..

• Carefully fill out the application. Incomplete paperwork is cause for denial.
• Honesty, especially regarding past criminal convictions, probation etc., is important. These things will most likely show up on the background check – which if lied about on the application, will cause visits to be denied.
• GettingOut  requires detailed verification before allowing you to use their services.

At Home Video Visitation

Video visits allow your visit to take place in the privacy of your own home. Some family members 'take their inmate with them' to church, the park, the doctor or anywhere else simply by signing in and bringing the device along. Video visits save you from having to get your children ready, drive to the jail, wait in long lines and go through security checkpoints just to see the inmate.

How it Works with GettingOut 1.   Register an account . 2. Find your Inmate's Facility here . 3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.    

• **Note** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number . 5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

Who can Visit an Inmate at Wayne County Jail I

Who can visit an inmate at the wayne county jail i.

• Anyone over the age of 18, who isn't on felony probation and can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can be approved to visit an inmate in Wayne County Jail I.
• Visitation applicants in in Wayne County must sometimes submit to a background check. Those with warrants are denied visitation or if allowed to visit, will be arrested at the jail.
• Children under age 18 must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian.
• Call 313-224-0797 to ask specific questions about this policy or click here for any updates to this policy.
• It is likely that the Wayne County Jail I will deny visitation to anyone with a past felony conviction regardless of probation/parole status. Call 313-224-0797 prior to arriving for the specific jail guideline regarding your legal status.
• If you are a co-defendant with the inmate in a pending case, your visit will be denied.
• If you and the inmate are under a court order to have no contact with each other, your visit will be denied.
• The Wayne County Jail I reserves the right to deny any person the right to enter the jail it chooses and for any reason.

NOTE: GettingOut, the Wayne County Jail I visitation service, will need to verify that you say who you claim to be prior to giving you permission to use their services online or at the jail lobby kiosk. This will require uploading your driver's license or other state issued ID.

Wayne County Jail I Visitation Dress Code

The wayne county jail i staff will turn anyone away who is not dressed appropriately for a visit..

• Remote Visits are monitored by the jail.
• If you are dressed inappropriately your visit will be shut off.
• The best way to be sure the visit takes place is to dress as if you are meeting someone's grandmother for the first time. 

General Clothing Do's & Don'ts for Remote Visitation * Wear clothes that are not revealing. * Don't wear see-through material. * Have all undergarments covered (males and females) and avoid a lot of cleavage. * Shorts and skirts should reach mid-thigh. * Sleeves should be at least half-way to your elbow. * The following types of clothing are also prohibited: * Clothing promoting gang affiliation. * Anything displaying drugs, weapons or profanity. * Clothing depicting anything obscene.

Visitation Tips and Guidelines

All wayne county jail i visits are conducted in person behind plexi-glass or on a televised screen from another location using remote video visitation..

• If the visit takes place at Wayne County Jail I, all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and guardians must provide proof of their guardianship.
• Leave all personal belongings, except for your state ID in your vehicle or in a locker (if one is provided).
• Children must be monitored at all times or jail staff will end the visit early.

Paying an Inmate's Bond Online in Wayne County

Wayne County Jail I uses a service called allpaid  (also known as GovPay Now ) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.

Depositing Commissary Money Online for an Inmate in Wayne County Jail I

Postcards The Wayne County Jail I allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes The Wayne County Jail I also allows letters mailed in envelopes to inmates as long as the letter conforms to guidelines listed below in important tips.

How to address mail:

Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number Wayne County Jail I 570 Clinton St. Detroit, MI 48226

Make sure that your name and return address are in the upper left hand corner of the envelope.

Newspapers Inmates at this jail are allowed to have newspaper subscriptions but they must be mailed directly from the publisher to the jail.

Magazines Magazine subscriptions are fine as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher and that the magazines do not contain violence, nudity or pornography.

Books Hard cover books are not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon, however, softcover books are acceptable. They must be mailed directly from the publisher or an approved third-party distributor, (I.E. Amazon, Barnes and Noble), to the jail. Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Wayne County Jail I standards will be disposed of.

Care packages

For complete information on what you can mail, how you can ship, what is not allowed and more, check out our Inmate Mail page.

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

• Online  - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• At the Wayne County Jail I using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Wayne County Jail I may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
• By phone by calling  866-516-0115  - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• By using their app, either Android or iphone . - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Wayne County Jail I inmate's account for communication services, check out our  Send Money   page.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Wayne County Jail I

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our  Tablet Rental  Page.

How to Communicate with an Wayne County Jail I Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Wayne County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Wayne County Jail I must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Wayne County Jail I has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our  Inmate Mail  Page and our  Text/Email an Inmate  Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Then use the Facility Finder to: 1.   Select Wayne County Jail I, 2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts, 3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Wayne County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions 'Online' Contact Form , or Call    866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Wayne County can be found on our  Inmate Mail Page and our  Text/Email an Inmate  Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Wayne County Jail I?

To visit an inmate in Wayne County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

To remotely visit an inmate in Wayne County follow these steps: 1.  Start by confirming that Wayne County Jail I's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Wayne County here . 2.  The next step is to  create an account here for GettingOut . 3. Then add funds to your account. 4. Last, select Wayne County Jail I, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Wayne County Services provided by GettingOut:  - Phone Calls & Voicemail   - Email, Photo & Video Sharing -  Inmate Tablet Rental -  Deposits

Customer Service If you have any questions about the Wayne County Jail I Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115 . Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Wayne County, can be found on our  Visit Inmate  Page. Wayne County Jail I Phone: 313-224-0797

How Do Inmates in Wayne County Jail I Make or Receive Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Wayne County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

1.  Start by confirming that Wayne County Jail I has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here . 2. In the meantime, you can  create an account here for GettingOut . 3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate. 4. Last, select Wayne County Jail I, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Note: Rates are subject to change.

Types of Phone Calls Collect Calls Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.

Prepaid calls (Direct Calls) With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Wayne County Jail I approves of the phone number.

Quick Connect Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card.  When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.

Customer Service If you have any questions about the Wayne County Jail I GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115 .

* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Wayne County, can be found on our  Inmate Phone Page.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Wayne County Jail I

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Wayne County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services , a GTL company.

• Select Michigan.
• Select Wayne County Jail I
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 313-224-0797  or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link .
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Wayne County Jail I.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Wayne County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our  Send Money  Page.

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Indiana News

Inmate found dead at wayne county jail; indiana state police investigating.

RICHMOND, Ind. (WISH) — An inmate was found dead early Friday morning at the Wayne County jail, Indiana State Police announced.

The inmate was identified as 36-year-old Andrew Taylor.

State police say Taylor was found sometime before 5 a.m. Friday. Jail staff discovered him unresponsive, and despite life-saving efforts, he was later pronounced dead.

Detectives are working with the Wayne County Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office to learn what led to the incident. They did not say what Taylor’s cause of death was, but said no foul play was suspected.

Taylor’s family was notified, police say.

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Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Inmate inquiry.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has permitted free online access to current inmate information as a service to residents of Wayne County. The information viewable through this Online Inmate Inquiry application is made available for the convenience of the public. Every effort is made to keep information provided over the internet accurate and up-to-date. If you discover any discrepancies regarding these records, please notify the Sheriff’s Office immediately.

Wayne County, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, the Sheriff of Wayne County, and employees of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office assume no legal responsibilities for the information contained in this data, including any attorney’s fees, arising from the use or misuse of the information provided herein. The user’s use thereof shall constitute an agreement by the user to release Wayne County, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, the Sheriff of Wayne County, and employees of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office from such liability.

By clicking the link and subsequently using this information, the user is stating that the above Disclaimer has been read and that he/she has full understanding of it and agrees with the contents. The information will be provided in a new window. If you disagree, please do not click this link.

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State police investigating death of inmate at Wayne County Jail

Indiana State Police is investigating the death of in an inmate at the Wayne County Jail Friday morning.

Staff at the jail discovered 36-year-old Andrew Taylor unresponsive and rendered medical attention, but Taylor was pronounced dead at the jail. Shortly before 5 a.m., Wayne County Sheriff Randy Ritter requested the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division investigate Taylor's death.

The investigation is ongoing and Taylor's family has been notified of his death, state police said.

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State police investigating prisoner's death in Wayne County Jail

RICHMOND, Ind. — Indiana State Police are investigating the death of a prisoner in the Wayne County jail.

According to a news release, the ISP probe began shortly before 5 a.m. Friday after staff members at the jail found 36-year-old Andrew Scott Taylor "unresponsive."

Efforts to resuscitate the prisoner proved unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead.

Richmond Fire/EMS personnel were called to the jail.

Wayne County Sheriff Randy Ritter asked that state police investigate the death.

More: Police: Richmond man had meth, heroin, refused to surrender handgun

"This is an active and ongoing investigation," the release — issued by ISP at 11:46 p.m. Friday — said. "No foul play is suspected."

According to court records, Taylor, of Richmond, was set to stand trial Aug. 20, in Wayne Circuit Court, on six charges filed in August 2023 — possession of meth, possession of a narcotic drug, resisting law enforcement, unlawful carrying of a handgun and two counts of pointing a firearm.

This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Death of Wayne County Jail inmate prompts ISP investigation

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The Wayne County Jail Dashboard is powered by generous grant support from the Hudson-Webber Foundation  and the  Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network .

The Jail Dashboard is an interactive tool that provides information from the Wayne County Jail’s management system. It is updated every day and provides summary information about the current inmate population including the demographic makeup of current jail inmates, the types of supervised facilities, how long inmates have stayed, their types of Bookings and Arrest Types, Housing availability, and counts of inmates released from County supervision. Wayne County Sheriff’s Office receives a lot of questions about the jail population. This tool was created in an effort to be transparent with the public about the characteristics of our supervised population and to answer some of the common questions we receive about our inmates.

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Mental health services, length of stay, daily inmate population for the last 30 days - jail & tether.

The daily jail population is the numerical sum of all detainees in custody per day. The gold color represents Electronic Monitoring Unit (Tether) detainees, and the green color represents detainees physically housed in the Wayne County Jail (Jail).

Daily Inmate Population for the Current Year - Jail Only

This population is the sum of all detainees physically housed in the WCJ per day for the current calendar year. The graph displays the lowest, highest, current, and average population counts.

Daily Inmate Population for the Current Year - Tether Only

This population is the sum of all detainees under the supervision of the Electronic Monitoring Unit (EMU) per day for the current calendar year. This population includes those that are on GPS (Global Positioning System) devices, ALC (Alcohol monitoring) devices, and those that require both monitoring systems known as the Double Dippers. Omni-Link GPS, Track-Group GPS, Sober-Link ALC, and Scram ALC are the types of monitor controls that are currently used by the WCSO. The graph displays the lowest, highest, current, and average population counts.

Average Monthly Inmate Counts for Jail & Tether

The average monthly population is calculated by dividing the sum of detainees in custody per day by the number of days per month. This number is calculated separately for detainees physically housed in the jail and those in the community on electronic monitor(s).

Current Inmates by Gender – Jail Only

This is graph displays the percentage of detainees by gender that are currently physically housed in the jail.

Current Inmates by Gender – Tether Only

This is graph displays the percentage of detainees by gender that are currently on electronic monitor(s).

Current Inmates by Gender by Facility - Jail Only

This graph displays the number of male and female detainees that are currently housed in each of the jail facilities.

Current Inmates by Age at Booking - Jail Only

This is graph displays the number of detainees that are currently physically housed in the jail by specific age brackets based on their age at the time of booking.

Current Inmates by Age at Booking - Tether Only

This is graph displays the number of detainees that are currently on electronic monitor(s) by specific age brackets based on their age at the time of booking.

Current Inmates by Race & Ethnicity - Jail Only

This graph displays the percentage of detainees by self-identified race/ethnicity (Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Native American/Alaskan, Other, Unknown, White) that are currently physically housed in the jail.

Current Inmates by Race & Ethnicity - Tether Only

This graph displays the percentage of detainees by self-identified race/ethnicity (Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Native American/Alaskan, Other, Unknown, White) that are currently on electronic monitor(s).

Mental Health Consumer - Jail Only

Overall Mental Health Consumer (active, jail only, alert field)

Mental Health Consumer by Gender - Jail Only

Mental Health Consumer (active, jail only, alert field by gender)

Length of Stay for Current Inmates – Jail Only

Length of stay for current inmates – tether only, average length of stay for current inmates – jail & tether, wayne county sheriff connect.

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Rick Ross disses his baby mama Tia Kemp after Drake calls her his "goat" on Instagram.

Rick Ross Disses Tia Kemp After Drake Compliment

On Monday (July 1), Rick Ross hopped on Instagram to return fire at Drake and his baby mother Tia Kemp, who had engaged in a flirty exchange on Drizzy's latest Instagram post. Drake called Tia Kemp his "goat," along with a cupid arrow emoji and star eyes emoji.

After Akademiks reshared the post on his Instagram, Rick Ross commented.

"Pedo vs. granny," Rick Ross wrote in the post below.

The entire exchange comes after Rick Ross and his team were attacked at the  Ignite Music Festival  in Vancouver, Canada over the weekend. Ross and crew were making their way through a crowd of people while  Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss  song  "Not Like Us"  played in the background. Drake reacted to a video of the altercation on Instagram, liking a post shared on keep6ixsolid 's Instagram page.

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Rick ross and tia kemp continue to beef.

This latest petty exchange on social media comes after Rozay and Tia Kemp exchanged some jabs on social media back in June over child support payments. Rozay celebrated no longer having to pay child support, which caused Tia Kemp to blast the Miami rapper.

"I heard you was over there talking about the best Father's Day gift you coulda got was sending your last child support payment," she responded in a video. "You stupid, silly muthaf**ka. I don't give a f**k about your child support payments, b***h. And if I want some more, I'll take my a*s over to family court and get some while he is going to college."

In a separate video shared on her Instagram page, she burned a Rick Ross photo in a metal container in her living room.

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See Rick Ross' response to Drake responding to Rozay's child's mother in the comments on the post below.

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