Find Released Inmates in Luce County

Luce County released inmates records are managed by the Luce County Sheriff's Office in Newberry, a small community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of only about 6,000, Luce County is one of the least populated counties in the state. The county does not have an online jail roster. To search for released inmates from the Luce County Jail, you need to call the sheriff office or file a written FOIA request. State tools like OTIS and VINELink offer additional search options for released inmates from Luce County.

Luce County Sheriff and Inmate Records

The Luce County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations in the county. The office and jail are in Newberry, in the eastern part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is a small facility. Bookings here are far less frequent than in larger counties. Still, the sheriff office keeps full records of every person booked and released.

You can call the Luce County Sheriff's Office at (906) 293-8431. Staff can check the status of someone in custody and let you know if they have been released. For written records, file a FOIA request. The office is at 411 W. Harrie Street in Newberry. You can send your request by mail, fax, or drop it off in person. The sheriff office responds within five business days under Michigan FOIA law.

Luce County is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Alger County. Felony cases go through circuit court. The 92nd District Court handles misdemeanors. Luce County is also home to the Newberry Correctional Facility, a state prison run by MDOC. If you are looking for someone released from that state prison, use OTIS rather than the sheriff office.

Search Luce County Released Inmates Records

There are several ways to look up released inmates from Luce County. Which tool you use depends on whether the person was at the county jail or the state prison in Newberry.

For county jail records, call the Luce County Sheriff's Office at (906) 293-8431. Give them the person's name and any dates you have. They can check the booking system and tell you when someone was released. For a written copy, submit a FOIA request under MCL 15.231. Include a description of the records you need, your name, and contact info.

For state prison records, OTIS is the main tool. The Newberry Correctional Facility in Luce County is an MDOC facility, so anyone held there shows up in OTIS. Search by name or MDOC number. OTIS is free and shows current inmates, parolees, and people discharged within three years. If someone was released from the Newberry prison, OTIS is the fastest way to confirm it.

VINELink is another search option. You can check custody status for anyone in Luce County or any Michigan facility. VINE also lets you set up alerts that notify you when an inmate's status changes. This works for both the county jail and the state prison.

Use the OTIS search page to look up state prison records for inmates released from the Newberry Correctional Facility in Luce County.

Luce County Released Inmates FOIA Process

You can request jail records from the Luce County Sheriff's Office through Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. Booking logs, release dates, charges, and related documents are all covered. Your request must be in writing. Be specific about what you need.

Fees are $0.10 per page for copies. Labor costs may apply at the rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the work. The office has five business days to respond, with a possible ten-day extension for complex requests. Under MCL 791.230a, medical records and some personal details stay private. Basic booking facts like charges and release dates are public.

For state prison FOIA requests, contact the Michigan Department of Corrections directly. Their FOIA email is MDOC-OLAFOIA@michigan.gov. The mailing address is P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, MI 48909. State FOIA requests follow the same five-day timeline but may involve a $20 initial fee for certain types of records.

State Tools for Luce County Inmate Searches

The Michigan Department of Corrections runs OTIS for all state prison records. The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search and provides a statewide criminal history that includes arrests and convictions. ICHAT is more thorough than any single county search.

The MiCOURT case search lets you look up court cases by name or number. Luce County cases go through the 11th Circuit Court. For sex offenders, the Michigan Sex Offender Registry tracks people required to register under MCL 28.721. The Michigan State Archives holds historical prison records from 1839 through 1987 if you need old data.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Luce County in the Upper Peninsula. Check with them if you are not sure where someone was held.