Bail Bonds at Kent County Correctional Facility — Kent County, Michigan
Call 877-968-9255 24/7 to post bail at Kent County Correctional Facility (Kent County, Michigan). Premium is 10% of the bail amount; typically 2–8 hours after the bond is posted.
- Facility: Kent County Correctional Facility (county-jail)
- Address: 703 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Facility phone: 616-632-6400
- Inmate lookup: Kent County inmate search
- Hours: Open 24 hours
Posting a bond at Kent County Correctional Facility
Bonds are posted at the Jail Processing Office next to the visitor entrance, open 24/7 — at the lobby kiosk (cash or card) or the processing window (cash, card, money order, or cashier’s check payable to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office). Personal checks and split payments are not accepted; card payments incur an 8–20% fee. Also by phone (866-232-1899) or online via TouchPay.
Visiting an inmate at Kent County Correctional Facility
Visitation runs through the SmartInmate system with both onsite (in-person video terminal) and offsite (remote) video options; general-population inmates get one complimentary onsite visit per week, with extra onsite and offsite visits charged per session. Schedule in advance via SmartInmate, the lobby kiosk, or by phone (24 hours to 14 days ahead); on-demand 15-minute visits are also available. Max two visitors per visit; check in 20 minutes early.
What to bring to Kent County Correctional Facility
All visitors 18+ must present valid government-issued photo ID, and online registration requires a recent face photo matching the ID; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cell phones, cameras, recording devices, pens, and food are prohibited in the visitation area, and a dress code is enforced (no high-cut shorts, halter/tank tops, low-cut tops, or dresses slit above the knee).
Getting to Kent County Correctional Facility
The facility is at 703 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, with visitor parking in the lot in front of the building; the adjacent Kent County Sheriff’s Office is at 701 Ball Avenue NE. All visitors enter through the public visitor entrance and pass security screening.
Frequently asked questions
Where are bonds posted for Kent County Correctional Facility?
Bonds are posted at the Jail Processing Office next to the visitor entrance, open 24/7 — at the lobby kiosk (cash or card) or the processing window (cash, card, money order, or cashier’s check payable to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office). Personal checks and split payments are not accepted; card payments incur an 8–20% fee. Also by phone (866-232-1899) or online via TouchPay.
What are visiting rules at Kent County Correctional Facility?
Visitation runs through the SmartInmate system with both onsite (in-person video terminal) and offsite (remote) video options; general-population inmates get one complimentary onsite visit per week, with extra onsite and offsite visits charged per session. Schedule in advance via SmartInmate, the lobby kiosk, or by phone (24 hours to 14 days ahead); on-demand 15-minute visits are also available. Max two visitors per visit; check in 20 minutes early.
Which court handles Kent County Correctional Facility cases?
17th Circuit Court of Kent County