Bail Bonds at Berrien County Jail — Berrien County, Michigan

Call 877-968-9255 24/7 to post bail at Berrien County Jail (Berrien County, Michigan). Premium is 10% of the bail amount; typically 2–8 hours after the bond is posted, depending on jail volume.

Posting a bond at Berrien County Jail

Bond is posted at the Berrien County Jail, 919 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. The Sheriff's Office maintains a list of approved bail bond agencies (available as a PDF on the county jail-information page). Specific bond-posting hours and accepted payment methods are not published online; call the jail booking line at 269-983-7141, ext. 7777 to confirm the amount, accepted payment forms, and posting procedure. (Note: any in-jail commissary/deposit kiosk is for inmate accounts, not for posting bail.)

Visiting an inmate at Berrien County Jail

Visitation is by internet (video) visit through the jail's vendor GTL/ViaPath, scheduled at berrien.gtlvisitme.com. Hours are Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Each internet visit costs $10; one internet visit per week is free. Schedule at least 1 day and up to 5 days in advance; up to 3 visitors per visit (at least 1 must be an adult), and schedulers must be 18 or older.

What to bring to Berrien County Jail

The official Berrien County jail pages do not publish a specific personal-items or what-to-bring list for visitors. Call the jail at 269-983-7141, ext. 7777 to confirm identification and visit requirements before arriving.

Getting to Berrien County Jail

From I-94, exit toward St. Joseph and follow local streets to Port Street; the jail at 919 Port Street is on the same block as the Berrien County Courthouse in downtown St. Joseph.

Frequently asked questions

Where are bonds posted for Berrien County Jail?

Bond is posted at the Berrien County Jail, 919 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. The Sheriff's Office maintains a list of approved bail bond agencies (available as a PDF on the county jail-information page). Specific bond-posting hours and accepted payment methods are not published online; call the jail booking line at 269-983-7141, ext. 7777 to confirm the amount, accepted payment forms, and posting procedure. (Note: any in-jail commissary/deposit kiosk is for inmate accounts, not for posting bail.)

What are visiting rules at Berrien County Jail?

Visitation is by internet (video) visit through the jail's vendor GTL/ViaPath, scheduled at berrien.gtlvisitme.com. Hours are Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Each internet visit costs $10; one internet visit per week is free. Schedule at least 1 day and up to 5 days in advance; up to 3 visitors per visit (at least 1 must be an adult), and schedulers must be 18 or older.

Which court handles Berrien County Jail cases?

Berrien County Trial Court (2nd Circuit)