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Your first visit goes smoother when you know what the front desk expects. Here's how sign-in works at Genesee County Jail, what minors need, and what to bring so you're not scrambling at check-in.
Visiting someone at Genesee County Jail is straightforward once you know the schedule. Here are the standard visiting days and times, regular closures, and holidays to plan around.
Genesee County Jail runs visits on a first-come, first-served basis each hour during posted times. Show up without a plan, and you might wait—or miss out entirely if that hour fills before you check in.
If you’re trying to help someone at Genesee County Jail with funds—or you need to pay cash bail—there are a couple of clear paths. Here’s what the jail accepts and the contact info that’s tied to cash bail payments.
The Genesee County Sheriff has two confirmed phone numbers for specific purposes. To report a crime, call (810) 257-3418. For Civil Process Service matters, call (810) 239-7788. These are the only contact details available here, so confirm with staff before using either line for general inmate questions.
Genesee County Jail only accepts mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service. No exceptions. If you want your letter to actually reach your person, send it USPS.
