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Eaton County Jail (Eaton County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division)

county-jail · 1025 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, MI 48813

There's nothing easy about hearing that a family member is sitting in the Eaton County Jail in Charlotte. We understand the worry, and we're here to lighten it. Bail My Tail has been a family-run bail-bonds agency since 1982. Gene Butler started it, and his son Justin runs it right beside him today. The Eaton County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division at 1025 Independence Boulevard in Charlotte books people in at all hours, and once a bond is posted, most folks are out within two to eight hours, depending on jail volume. You don't need the entire bail amount to bring your person home. We post a surety bond statewide across Michigan, and the premium is set by state law at 10 percent, clear and regulated with no guessing games. When you call, we'll explain the charges, the bond, and exactly what we need from you in language that makes sense. We pick up the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, because we know an arrest in Charlotte doesn't wait for morning. If your family needs a payment plan, we'll work to make it doable. Call our toll-free line any time at 877-869-8245, or ring our Flint office at 810-234-5776. Let's get your loved one back where they belong.

FACILITY INFO

Address

1025 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, MI 48813

Phone

517-543-3512

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

To post bond, go to door #3 at the end of the walkway on the right side of the building (the bond lobby), where you speak with a deputy; a kiosk for placing bond money is located there. The bond lobby is staffed during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM). Payments may also be mailed to: Office of the Eaton County Sheriff, ATTN: Financial Services, 1025 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813. Confirm accepted payment methods and after-hours options by phone at 517-543-3512.

VISITATION

All visits use video visitation through SmartInmate (Corrections Communications Services). On-site visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance via smartinmate.com or the lobby kiosk; on-site hours are Monday-Friday 9:00-10:30 AM and 1:00-3:30 PM (excluding county holidays), limited to one 30-minute visit per week. Off-site online visitation runs daily 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (fees apply).

WHAT TO BRING

The county does not publish a public visitor what-to-bring list; online visitation requires a photo ID and selfie for approval. Medications may be dropped off with the visitation receptionist inside the Sheriff's Office (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) or after hours at the bond lobby (door #3). Call 517-543-3512 to confirm current property and ID requirements before visiting.

DIRECTIONS

The Eaton County Sheriff's Office and Jail are on Independence Boulevard on the north side of Charlotte, just off Lansing Road near I-69, sharing the county campus with the courthouse.

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