Where to Send Mail to an Inmate at Calhoun County Jail (Battle Creek)

Starting Sept. 1, 2023, all regular inmate mail goes to an off-site processing facility. Once processed, letters are converted to digital format and made viewable on tablets inside the jail. If you're used to traditional paper delivery, this is a big shift - your loved one won't hold your letter in their hands, but they'll still be able to read it.

Send regular (non-legal) mail to the off-site processing address: Calhoun County Correctional Center Inmate Name and Inmate Identifier P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131 Make sure to include both the inmate's name and their identifier - that's the format the jail requires.

Legal mail works differently. If it's clearly marked "Legal Mail" and comes from a bona fide law firm, it's still processed on-site at the jail. Use the facility's street address: "Inmate/Detainee Name" 185 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49014-4066

Staff open legal mail in front of the inmate and check it for contraband. So while it skips the off-site processing, it still goes through a security review before reaching your loved one.

Since regular mail is processed off-site and converted to digital format, your letter won't arrive as paper. The off-site routing can also add time compared to direct delivery, so expect some delay - especially if you're watching the calendar closely.

Practical Tips Verification

• ✓ If you’re sending legal mail, clearly mark the envelope as “Legal Mail” so it can be processed on-site.
• ✓ Legal Mail processing on-site applies to mail from a bona fide law firm.
• ✓ Use the legal-mail street address (185 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014-4066) when you’re sending legal mail.

Need to confirm details about an inmate? Call Inmate/Detainee Information at (269) 969-6303. For visitation questions, call (269) 969-6313.