Search Wexford County Released Inmates
Wexford County released inmates records are handled by the sheriff office in Cadillac. This northern Lower Peninsula county has about 34,000 residents and a jail with roughly 70 beds. Cadillac is the largest city in the county and serves as the hub for law enforcement and court activity. If you need to track down someone who was booked into the Wexford County Jail and find out if they have been released, there are a few options. The sheriff office takes phone inquiries and FOIA requests. State tools like OTIS and VINE also cover Wexford County. This page lays out each method and what you can expect.
Wexford County Overview
Wexford County Sheriff's Office
The Wexford County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail in Cadillac. The facility has around 70 beds and processes bookings from the Cadillac Police Department and sheriff deputy arrests across the county. Inmates here are typically held pretrial or serving short sentences. Longer sentences get transferred to MDOC facilities.
Call the sheriff office to ask about a released inmate. Staff can look up a person by name and confirm their custody status. They will tell you if the person is still in or has been let go, and they can provide a release date. For official copies of records, you will need to submit a FOIA request in writing. The sheriff office is familiar with these requests and processes them under state law.
| Office | Wexford County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1015 Boon Road, Cadillac, MI 49601 |
| Phone | (231) 779-9500 |
| County Seat | Cadillac |
Wexford County shares the 28th Judicial Circuit with Missaukee County. Cases from both counties go through this circuit. The 84th District Court also serves Wexford County for misdemeanor matters and arraignments. If someone was arrested in the Cadillac area, their case likely moved through one of these courts before they were released or sentenced.
Note: Wexford and Missaukee counties share a judicial circuit, so court records may reference either county depending on the case.
Wexford County Released Inmates Search Options
There are several ways to look up released inmates from Wexford County. Pick the method that fits what you need.
For county jail records, call the Wexford County Sheriff at (231) 779-9500. Give them the full name of the person you are asking about. They will check their records and tell you the person's status. If the person has been released, ask for the date. For a formal copy of a booking record or release log, file a FOIA request by mail to 1015 Boon Road, Cadillac, MI 49601. Include the person's name and any dates or case details you know.
The OTIS database covers state prison records. Free to use, it shows current inmates, parolees, probationers, and people discharged within three years. Search by name or MDOC number. If someone from Wexford County ended up in state prison and was later released, OTIS is where you find that information. The database updates regularly and includes offense details and sentence information.
VINELink is another free tool. It lets you search custody status for people held in Wexford County and across Michigan. You can register for release alerts. VINE will call, email, or text you when a person's status changes. This works well for anyone keeping tabs on a specific inmate.
The Michigan State Archives in Lansing holds historical prison records dating back to 1839, which can include released inmates from Wexford County.
Wexford County Records and FOIA
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 lets you request public records from the Wexford County Sheriff. This includes jail logs, booking records, and release information. Write your request clearly. Specify the person's name, the records you want, and any relevant dates.
The response time is five business days with a possible ten-day extension. Fees are about $0.10 per page for copies. Some records are exempt under MCL 791.230a, particularly medical information and security-sensitive data. Basic released inmates information like booking dates, charges, and release dates is generally available to the public and should be included in a FOIA response.
State Databases for Wexford County
Several statewide tools help with Wexford County released inmates searches. MDOC runs OTIS for state prison records. ICHAT from the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search and provides a comprehensive criminal history covering all Michigan jurisdictions. The MiCOURT case search handles court records from participating courts including the 28th Circuit Court that serves Wexford County.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry tracks registered offenders by county under MCL 28.721. The Michigan State Archives holds historical prison records from 1839 to 1987. Contact them at (517) 373-1408 for help with older Wexford County released inmates records that predate modern digital systems.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Wexford County in northern Lower Michigan. An arrest near county borders could have been processed in any of these jurisdictions.