Montcalm County Released Inmates
Montcalm County released inmates records are managed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office in Stanton. This west-central Michigan county covers a large rural area and runs its own jail facility. The sheriff office can tell you about current inmates and recent releases if you call or submit a written request. You can also use the statewide OTIS tool to check on anyone who did time in a Michigan state prison. For people held only at the Montcalm County Jail, the sheriff office at (989) 831-7590 is your best starting point for released inmates information.
Montcalm County Overview
Montcalm County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Montcalm County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations in the county. The jail is at 659 N. State Street in Stanton. It holds about 100 people at any given time. Staff book people on local charges and warrants from across the state. When someone gets released from the Montcalm County Jail, the booking record stays on file with the sheriff office.
You can reach the sheriff office by phone at (989) 831-7590. Ask the corrections staff about a specific person and they can check the system. They will tell you if someone is in custody or when they were let go. For a formal copy of any released inmates record, you will need to file a FOIA request in writing. Send it to the sheriff office by mail, fax, or bring it in person to 659 N. State Street in Stanton.
Montcalm County sits in the 8th Judicial Circuit along with Ionia County. Cases from the county go through the 8th Circuit Court in Stanton. If you need court records tied to a released inmate, the circuit court clerk can help with case files and sentencing details.
| Office | Montcalm County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 659 N. State Street, Stanton, MI 48888 |
| Phone | (989) 831-7590 |
| Circuit | 8th Judicial Circuit |
Search Montcalm County Released Inmates
Several paths can help you find released inmates from Montcalm County. The right tool depends on where the person was held. County jail records go through the sheriff. State prison records go through MDOC.
For the county jail, call the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Give the staff a name and any dates you know. They can check whether someone was booked and when they got out. If you want a written record, submit a FOIA request. You can send it by mail to 659 N. State Street, Stanton, MI 48888. The sheriff office also takes requests by fax and in person.
For state prison records, use OTIS from the Michigan Department of Corrections. OTIS shows current inmates, parolees, and anyone released within the past three years. It is free to use and you can search by name or MDOC number. If someone from Montcalm County was sentenced to state prison and later released, OTIS is the quickest way to confirm that.
You can also try VINELink for custody status checks. VINE covers the Montcalm County Jail and all Michigan facilities. It lets you set up alerts so you get a call or text when an inmate is released. This is a good tool if you want to track someone's status in real time without calling the jail every day.
The OTIS results page above shows the kind of data you can find when searching for released inmates from Montcalm County or any Michigan county.
Note: OTIS records are removed three years after discharge, so act quickly if you need state-level released inmates data from Montcalm County.
Montcalm County Released Inmates FOIA
Under MCL 15.231, you have the right to request records from the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office through the Freedom of Information Act. This covers booking logs, release records, and other jail documentation. Your request must be in writing. Include a clear description of what you want, your name, and your contact information.
The response time is five business days. Extensions of ten days are possible for complex requests. Copy fees are usually $0.10 per page. Labor costs may apply if the search takes a long time. The fee is based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work. Under MCL 791.230a, medical records and some personal details are protected. But basic booking info and release dates are public.
State Resources for Montcalm County
Beyond the sheriff office, state-level tools can help you find released inmates from Montcalm County. The Michigan Department of Corrections runs OTIS for prison records. The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. It gives you a broader criminal history that includes arrests and convictions across the whole state. ICHAT goes deeper than OTIS if you need a full background check.
The MiCOURT system lets you search court cases by name or case number. This can link a Montcalm County arrest to court outcomes in the 8th Circuit. Not every court participates, but it is a useful free tool. The Michigan State Archives holds historical prison records going back to 1839. For very old released inmate records, the archives at (517) 373-1408 can help.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry tracks registered offenders under MCL 28.721. You can search by name or county to see if a released inmate in the Montcalm County area is on the list.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Montcalm County. Check with neighboring sheriff offices if you are not sure which county handled an arrest.