Crawford County Released Inmates
Crawford County released inmates records are maintained by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office in Grayling. This north-central Lower Peninsula county is one of the smaller counties in Michigan with about 14,000 residents. The sheriff office runs a small county jail and handles all booking and release data. You can look up released inmates from Crawford County by calling the sheriff office or by using the OTIS database for state prison records. VINELink works here too, letting you track custody changes and get notified when someone is released from the Crawford County Jail.
Crawford County Overview
Crawford County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Grayling. It is a small facility with about 40 beds. The jail serves the entire county, which is mostly rural and heavily forested. Camp Grayling, a large Michigan National Guard facility, is located here. The military presence can sometimes lead to jurisdiction questions, but most civilian arrests go through the county sheriff.
Reach the sheriff office at (989) 344-3262. They are located at 200 W. Michigan Avenue in Grayling. Staff can answer questions about whether someone is in custody or has been released. Call during regular business hours for the best chance of getting a quick answer. For formal documentation, you need a written request. Crawford County does not maintain an online jail roster. The phone is your main option for quick status checks on released inmates.
| Office | Crawford County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738 |
| Phone | (989) 344-3262 |
| County Seat | Grayling |
How to Search Crawford County Released Inmates
You can search for released inmates from Crawford County using local and state resources. The best method depends on whether the person served time at the county jail or in state prison.
Call the Crawford County Sheriff's Office at (989) 344-3262 for county jail information. Provide the person's name. Staff will check their records. They can tell you if someone is still locked up, if they bonded out, or the date they were released. For an official record, file a written FOIA request. Include the full name, date of birth if possible, and the approximate dates. Send it to 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738.
The OTIS database from the Michigan Department of Corrections handles state prison records. It is free to use. Search by name or MDOC number to find current inmates, parolees, and people discharged in the past three years. If someone was convicted in Crawford County and sent to a state prison, OTIS shows their status.
Use VINELink for real-time monitoring of inmates in Crawford County. Search by name and register for alerts. VINE sends a notification by phone, email, or text when the person's custody status changes. This is useful if you want to know right away when someone gets out of the Crawford County Jail.
The VINELink page above lets you search for inmates in Crawford County or any Michigan facility and set up release notifications.
Note: Crawford County is home to Camp Grayling, so some arrests in the area may fall under military jurisdiction rather than the county sheriff.
Crawford County FOIA for Inmate Records
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 lets you request records from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office. Booking logs, release dates, and other jail documents are covered. Write your request with your name, contact details, and a clear description of the records you need. Be as specific as possible about names and dates.
They have five business days to respond. Extensions of up to ten days are allowed for complex requests. Copies run around $0.10 per page. Labor fees may apply if the search takes time, based on the rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work. Mail your request to 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738, or hand-deliver it.
Under MCL 791.230a, medical records and certain personal details about inmates are exempt from public release. Basic booking and release data for Crawford County released inmates is public. Charges, dates, and bond amounts are available through FOIA.
State Resources for Crawford County Inmates
State-level tools expand your options for researching released inmates from Crawford County. The ICHAT system through the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search and provides a full criminal history. Under MCL 28.243, the state police keep criminal history records that include arrests, charges, and convictions statewide. ICHAT covers more ground than OTIS because it includes the complete criminal record, not just prison data.
Court records for Crawford County cases are searchable through MiCOURT. Look up cases by name or case number. This shows court filings, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. It connects an arrest to the court proceeding and tells you the result. Not all courts have full records online, but more are added regularly.
For very old records, the Michigan State Archives holds prison records from 1839 through 1987. If you are looking for historical released inmates data from Crawford County, contact them at (517) 373-1408 or visit at 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing. Under the Corrections Code at MCL 791.201, these historical records are part of the state's obligation to maintain inmate documentation.
Check the Michigan Sex Offender Registry to see if a released inmate from Crawford County has to register as a sex offender. The registry operates under MCL 28.721. Search by name, zip code, or county. It is free and public.
Nearby Counties
Crawford County is surrounded by these north-central Michigan counties.