Houghton County Corrections Facility (holds Keweenaw County inmates by contract)
county-jail · 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931
When a loved one is arrested in Keweenaw County, they are often held nearby at the Houghton County Corrections Facility, which houses Keweenaw County inmates by contract, and learning that can be confusing on top of everything else. Bail My Tail is here to make it clear. We have been a family-owned Michigan agency since 1982, started by Gene Butler and run today with his son Justin. The facility is located at 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931, and can be reached at 906-482-1742. It operates 24 hours a day, and our phone lines do too. We post state-regulated surety bonds across Michigan, so you pay only the 10% premium the state sets rather than the full bond ordered by the court. And because we know these calls come at the worst times, we accept cash, all major credit cards, debit, and bank transfer, and we offer payment plans for qualifying clients. Once the bond is posted in Houghton, release usually takes about two to eight hours, depending on how busy the facility is. You do not have to untangle the Keweenaw-to-Houghton handoff by yourself. Call our 24/7 toll-free line at 877-869-8245, our Flint office at 810-234-5776, or our Detroit office at 313-345-9255, and we will guide you the whole way. Call Bail My Tail now.
FACILITY INFO
403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931
Open 24 hours
Cash, all major credit cards, debit, bank transfer, payment plans for qualifying clients
typically 2–8 hours after the bond is posted, depending on jail volume
BOND POSTING LOCATION
Payments can be made through the GovPayNow platform using PLC #1364. The lobby of the Sheriff's Office offers onsite payment on account for inmates with cash, credit, debit, and check. Confirm bond amount and accepted methods by calling 906-482-1742. (Commissary/account payment is distinct from posting bail — verify with the facility/court.)
VISITATION
The Corrections Facility does not offer in-person visitation. Video visitation is available 24/7 and is free on weekends; visits are scheduled through the facility's online portal. Confirm details by calling 906-482-1742.
WHAT TO BRING
Not specified on the official facility page. Call 906-482-1742 to confirm allowed items and procedures.
DIRECTIONS
Located on East Houghton Avenue (US-41) in downtown Houghton, on the south side of the Portage waterway. From Eagle River, take M-26/US-41 south approximately 50 miles to Houghton.
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Family-owned since 1982. Licensed in all 83 Michigan counties.
Toll-free: 877-869-8245