How do I confirm a relative is at the Sault Ste. Marie jail?
The county's jail page has no inmate search, so the ICE Online Detainee Locator matters more here. The A-number and country of birth give one exact result. No A-number? The exact name plus country of birth also works, and name variations can help. Then call the Detroit office at (313) 771-6601, because the locator may lag by 8 hours. Sault Ste. Marie appears on the ICE list of facilities, yet no list shows who is inside.
Which day can I visit, and does the section matter?
Yes. Learn the section first by calling (906) 635-7620. ICE's page, updated August 6, 2026, lists Wednesdays for C1 through C4, Saturdays for M Section, Observation, A Block, J Section and the B units, and Sundays for I1, I2 and B Block. J Section men and women have different Saturday hours, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The county instead lists Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with Friday for L1, L2 and D Block. Both fall within 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Confirm the day before travelling.
What are the rules for a visit here?
Both ICE and the county set a minimum age of 17 with valid ID, and visits are non-contact and last up to 20 minutes. One visitor sits per visit unless security staff approve more, and each person held may have 3 visitors a week, which matters if several relatives plan the same trip. Cell phones stay secured and out of sight. Food and drink are barred, and everyone is subject to a pat-down, belongings inspection and metal scan. Clergy arrange visits through the Chaplain's Office. The facility may cancel visitation for security.
How do money, calls and property work at this jail?
Add funds at accesscorrections.com with the person's name and inmate number, or mail a money order with a typed or stamped amount, addressed to the detainee, never cash. Letters need the last 4 digits of the A-number. ICE says there are no tablets; calls are collect or use a facility telephone card. Urgent messages go to (906) 635-7620. The jail refuses property. The person must arrange drop-off at the Detroit ICE office, 985 Michigan Avenue, Suite 207, and electronics go there too. Travel or release items need Deportation Officer approval; one small piece of luggage for removal needs Supervisory Deportation Officer approval first.
Who do I call about the case or the court?
The ICE office for Michigan is in Detroit, far from this jail, and a lawyer needs a G-28 on file to learn the Deportation Officer's name. Attorneys may visit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by prior approval. On EOIR's control list, updated October 1, 2026, this jail is a televideo site of the Detroit court, but the notice controls, so check the hearing date there. For release questions, read the immigration bond guide.