Mackinac County Released Inmates
Mackinac County released inmates records are managed by the Mackinac County Sheriff's Office in St. Ignace. This Upper Peninsula county sits at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge and covers both mainland areas and Mackinac Island. The county jail is small, reflecting the rural population of about 11,000 people. If you want to find out whether someone has been released from custody in Mackinac County, you will need to call the sheriff office directly or file a written FOIA request. The statewide OTIS database can also help with state prison records. For local jail questions, the sheriff office at (906) 643-1911 is your first stop for released inmates info.
Mackinac County Overview
Mackinac County Sheriff and Jail Info
The Mackinac County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in St. Ignace. It is a small facility with around 20 beds. The county covers a wide area of the Upper Peninsula, but the population is low enough that the jail handles a modest number of bookings each year. Officers also patrol Mackinac Island during peak tourist season, though most arrests there are minor.
Because the jail is small, there is no online inmate roster. You have to call the sheriff office to ask about someone's custody status. Staff can tell you if a person is in the jail or has been released. For a written record, you will need to file a FOIA request. The office sits at 100 S. Marley Street in St. Ignace. You can reach them at (906) 643-1911. The jail runs 24 hours, but records staff work regular business hours.
Mackinac County is part of the 50th Judicial Circuit. Cases from this county go through the circuit court in St. Ignace. If you need court records tied to an arrest, the county clerk handles those filings separately from the sheriff office.
| Office | Mackinac County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 S. Marley Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781 |
| Phone | (906) 643-1911 |
| Circuit | 50th Judicial Circuit |
Note: Mackinac County does not have an online inmate roster, so call (906) 643-1911 for current custody and release status.
Find Released Inmates in Mackinac County
Looking up released inmates from Mackinac County takes a couple of steps. The method you use depends on whether the person was held at the county jail or in state prison. County jail records come from the sheriff. State prison records come from MDOC.
For county jail records, call the Mackinac County Sheriff's Office. Provide the person's name and any dates you have. Staff can check their system and let you know if the person was booked and when they were let go. If you need a formal copy, submit a written FOIA request to the sheriff office. Include the name, date of birth if you know it, and the dates you are asking about. Under Michigan law, the office has to respond within five business days.
For state prison records, use OTIS from the Michigan Department of Corrections. This free database shows current inmates, parolees, probationers, and anyone discharged within the past three years. You can search by name or MDOC number. If someone from Mackinac County served time in a state facility, OTIS is the fastest way to check their status.
VINELink offers another way to search. You can look up custody status for someone in Mackinac County or any other Michigan facility. VINE also sends you alerts when an inmate's status changes. If you want to know the moment someone is released from the Mackinac County Jail, signing up for VINE alerts is a good step.
The OTIS results page shows details for anyone in the Michigan corrections system, including people from Mackinac County.
Mackinac County FOIA for Inmate Records
Under MCL 15.231, you have the right to request public records from the Mackinac County Sheriff's Office. This includes booking logs, release records, and arrest reports. Your request has to be in writing. Describe what you want clearly enough for staff to find the right documents.
The response time is five business days. A ten-day extension is allowed for more complex requests. Fees are typically $0.10 per page for copies. If your request takes a lot of staff time, labor costs may be added. Those charges are based on the pay rate of the lowest-paid worker who can do the search. Under MCL 791.230a, some inmate information is protected from release. Medical data and certain personal details stay confidential. But basic booking and release facts are available through FOIA.
Mail your request to 100 S. Marley Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781. You can also fax it or drop it off at the office during business hours.
State Resources for Mackinac County
Multiple state-level tools can help with released inmates searches tied to Mackinac County. The Michigan Department of Corrections runs OTIS for prison records. It is free. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police costs $10 per search and gives a broader criminal history check. ICHAT covers arrests and convictions statewide. It is more thorough than OTIS for full criminal background.
The MiCOURT case search tool lets you look up court cases by party name, case number, or attorney. This can connect an arrest in Mackinac County to a court outcome in the 50th Circuit. Not all courts participate, but it is a free starting point for case research.
The Michigan State Archives holds historical prison records from 1839 through 1987. If you need old released inmate records from Mackinac County or anywhere in Michigan, call the archives at (517) 373-1408 or visit at 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry tracks offenders under MCL 28.721. Search by name, zip code, or county to check if a released inmate in the Mackinac County area is on the registry.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Mackinac County. If you are unsure which jurisdiction handled an arrest, check with these sheriff offices as well.