Eaton County Jail

Occasionally, non-violent inmates at this facility may be granted work release by the courts. If a judge grants Work Release status, the individual is permitted to leave the facility daily to report directly to work, returning after work hours until the completion of their sentence. This program allows them to maintain their employment status, aiding in their reintegration as productive citizens upon release. Participants in the Work Release program are charged a housing fee of $21 per day. The money collected from this program is utilized by Eaton County to provide essential services to residents.

Inmates at this facility have access to an Inmate Commissary where they can order various items. Inmates without funds during their incarceration receive only legally mandated hygiene and communication materials, for which they will be billed after release. The Inmate Commissary, operated in cooperation with Canteen Services Inc., is funded by sales, with the county's portion of the revenue set aside to defray costs of inmate services, such as educational programs. Luxuries like candy bars and coffee are not provided but may be purchased by those with funds. Other items available include health and hygiene products, writing supplies, and recreational items.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate.

Sentenced inmates at the Eaton County Jail are charged a housing fee of $32 per day. If they do not settle the debt upon release, collection procedures are implemented. Inmates are also responsible for covering costs incurred during incarceration, including visits to doctors, dentists, and nurses, as well as other medical charges. The goal of this medical payment and collection system is to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers, within the law's guidelines.

The Work Release Program is established, controlled, and maintained by the courts. Inmates participating in Work Release are required to provide a letter of employment on valid company letterhead, a weekly or bi-weekly paycheck stub, and must meet all requirements for GPS Tether monitoring. The jail does not have the authority to grant work release to inmates; only the courts and probation officers can make changes to work schedules or hours worked through this program.

Payments owed for participation in the Work Release Program must be made at the jail every week, with collections occurring on Sundays. All payments must be made in cash for the full amount owed or by certified money order, payable to the inmate for deposit into their Inmate Trust Account. Once the deposit is made, a withdrawal transaction for the work release payment will be deducted from the inmate's account.

Family or friends may provide money for personal care products, stamps, stationery, etc. for inmates. Money must be deposited at the jail lobby kiosk where it will be credited to the inmate's account. The Post Office requests that no cash be mailed to inmates. Money orders will only be accepted for deposit to inmate accounts. For further information please read the Eaton County Jail - Family Guide.