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Alger County Jail (Alger County Sheriff's Office)

county-jail · 101 E. Varnum Street, Suite B, Munising, MI 49862

Learning that a family member has been arrested in Alger County can leave your head spinning and your heart heavy. We're Bail My Tail, and easing families through this kind of fright is what Gene Butler set out to do when he founded our agency in 1982, work he now carries on with his son Justin. When your loved one is held at the Alger County Jail, part of the Alger County Sheriff's Office at 101 E. Varnum Street, Suite B, in Munising, we move quickly and explain everything in plain terms. We'll walk you through how a surety bond works, collect the information we need, and post the bond at the jail so you aren't navigating it alone. We write bonds across Michigan, and the premium is set by the state at 10 percent of the bond amount, so your cost is fixed by law and clear before you commit. Munising and Alger County sit along Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula, but no corner of the state is too far for our family to help. The jail operates 24 hours a day, and our phones answer just as long, because an arrest never keeps to business hours. After the bond is posted, most folks are released within about 2 to 8 hours, depending on jail volume. We'll stay with you until then. Call our 24/7 line at 877-869-8245, or reach our Detroit office at 313-345-9255, and let's bring your person home.

FACILITY INFO

Address

101 E. Varnum Street, Suite B, Munising, MI 49862

Phone

906-387-4444

Hours

Open 24 hours

Accepted Payment

Cash, all major credit cards, debit, bank transfer, payment plans for qualifying clients

Release Timeline

typically 2–8 hours after the bond is posted, depending on jail volume

Inmate Lookup

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BOND POSTING LOCATION

Bond is typically posted at the Alger County Jail/Sheriff's Office (101 E. Varnum Street, Munising) or as directed by the court. Hours and accepted payment methods (cash, cashier's check, surety) are not published online; call the Sheriff's Office at 906-387-4444 to confirm the location, amount, hours, and acceptable payment before posting. Court-related bond questions can be directed to the 93rd District Court at 906-387-3879.

VISITATION

Visitation is administered by the Alger County Sheriff's Office. Specific visitation days, hours, and any video/vendor arrangements are not published on the county website; call the Sheriff's Office at 906-387-4444 to confirm current visitation rules and scheduling before traveling.

WHAT TO BRING

Permitted and prohibited items for visits and inmate property are not published online. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and call 906-387-4444 in advance to confirm what is allowed.

DIRECTIONS

From M-28 in downtown Munising, the Sheriff's Office and jail are at 101 E. Varnum Street near the Lake Superior waterfront, a short distance from the Alger County Courthouse on Court Street.

Available Now

Need a Bail Bond? We Post 24/7.

Family-owned since 1982. Licensed in all 83 Michigan counties.

Toll-free: 877-869-8245