Berrien County Jail, MI

Berrien County Jail posts visitation hours for both weekdays and weekends, covering in-person and video visits. Video visits are scheduled through the GTL portal—you'll need to create an account first. One free internet visit per week is included; additional visits cost $10 per 20-minute session, paid by the visitor. Each inmate can receive up to two visits per day and ten per week. Up to three visitors can join a single visit, but at least one must be an adult, and you must be 18 to schedule. Visits are monitored, and inappropriate behavior can end your session early (you may still be charged). Also worth noting: Michigan law prohibits conducting video visits while driving, with suspensions possible for certain offenses.

Staying in touch with someone at Berrien County Jail starts with the day-room phones. Calls are prepaid-only, available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. All inmate phone calls are recorded. To receive calls, you'll need to set up an account by calling the jail's phone vendor and following their instructions. Video visits run through the same vendor system, so expect to register and follow their scheduling process. If you're using an iPhone with GTL service, use Safari and go to the facility app URL when scheduling or joining a video visit. Non-legal calls and video visits are routinely recorded or monitored.

Sending mail to someone at Berrien County Jail? Keep it simple: personal incoming mail is limited to standard-size postcards only—no envelopes or letters. Postcards must have metered postage; stamped mail won't be delivered. Legal mail from an attorney or court is exempt from the postcard rule and processed separately. Packages aren't allowed unless the jail specifically authorizes one. To avoid delays, address the postcard clearly with the resident's full name and booking/ID number, include your return address, and skip prohibited extras like staples, stickers, or food.

To fund commissary at Berrien County Jail, deposit money at kiosks in the jail lobby or the Niles Courthouse, online through ConnectNetwork, or by phone using the vendor's payment line. Friends and family can also place commissary orders through ExpressAccount by phone or website, but there's a limit: one order per inmate each week with a $25 merchandise cap (plus any convenience fee). For that week's delivery, place orders by Monday at midnight, deposit money by 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, and complete phone orders by 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Hygiene kits are available at booking, and inmates can rent a TV for $10 per week charged to their account. For refunds on online deposits, contact the vendor's customer service. Have the inmate's full name and booking/ID ready.