When and How You Can Pick Up an Inmate's Property at Macomb County Jail
Getting a loved one's belongings back can feel like one more thing on an already overwhelming list. Here's how property release works at Macomb County Jail—when you can pick items up and what happens if they're transferred to prison.
Property release hours are Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plan your visit around that window. Show up outside those hours and you'll likely be told to come back on a release day.
If your loved one is still in custody, they can choose to release only their "valuable" property. At Macomb County Jail, valuables include keys, pagers, cell phones, wallets, jewelry, and similar personal items - the things most people don't want sitting in storage while a case drags on.
Clothing is a separate category. Pants, shirts, shoes - these aren't grouped with valuables. So if an in-custody inmate elects to release valuables only, don't expect clothing to be included.
When someone transfers from Macomb County Jail to prison, their property gets boxed up and held for 14 days. That's your window to arrange pickup before the jail moves to the next step.
Warning: After a prison transfer, unclaimed property will be disposed of. Don't miss the 14-day window.
Who Pickup Docs
- ✓ A valid, government-issued photo ID for the person picking up the property
- ✓ The inmate’s full name (and any other identifying details you have available)
- ✓ Any paperwork or confirmation the jail requires to show you’re an authorized person (call the Prisoner Information Office to confirm what they accept)
- ✓ A plan for transporting the items you’re picking up (especially if you expect multiple bags or a boxed release after a transfer)
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