Benzie County Jail Mugshots

Jail mugshots in Benzie County are reportedly available through the Sheriff's Office in Beulah. This small northern Michigan county along the Lake Michigan coast keeps all booking photos on file at the jail. Mugshots taken at booking include front and profile views. Under Michigan law, these photos are public records that anyone can request. The Sheriff's Office is at 505 Michigan Avenue (US 31) in Beulah. Call 231-882-0052 for inmate inquiries or to ask about getting copies of booking photos.

Benzie County Sheriff's Department

The Benzie County Sheriff's Department runs the county jail and handles all bookings. The office is at 505 Michigan Avenue (US 31), Beulah, MI 49617. The phone number is 231-882-0052. Staff process arrests, take mugshots, and manage inmate records for the county.

Benzie County is a small county in northwest Michigan. It sits between Traverse City and Manistee along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The population is about 17,500. The jail handles a modest number of bookings compared to more populated counties. Even so, the same booking procedures apply. Every person arrested gets photographed, fingerprinted, and their charges are logged in the system.

Benzie County Mugshot Access

Mugshots from the Benzie County Jail are generally considered public records under Michigan law. The photos taken at booking include a front-facing view and a profile shot. To get a copy, you need to contact the jail directly. Call 231-882-0052 and ask about the records request process.

You can also submit a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Department. Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231), the office must respond within five business days. Your request should include the inmate's name, booking date if known, and your contact info. Records available through the jail include the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and scheduled release date. Fees for copies will depend on the number of pages and any search time involved.

The Benzie County government website has general county info and a directory. The Benzie County Jail website covers facility details, including contact info and basic policies.

Note: Always contact the Sheriff's Department to verify any information found on third-party websites.

Benzie County FOIA Records

FOIA requests in Benzie County follow the same state rules as everywhere else in Michigan. You can request mugshots, arrest reports, booking logs, and incident reports. Put your request in writing and submit it to the jail. Be clear about what records you need. The more specific you are, the faster the staff can find what you want.

The response time is five business days. If the request is complex, the office can take up to ten extra days. Fees typically include a per-page copy charge and any labor costs. The office will send you an estimate before doing the work. You can accept, narrow the scope, or cancel the request based on the estimate. Standard copy fees in Michigan are around ten cents per page. Some agencies waive small fees if the total is under a certain amount.

Benzie County Jail Booking Details

Every arrest in Benzie County results in a booking at the county jail. The intake process includes a mugshot, fingerprints, and a charge log. The booking record is stored at the jail and becomes a public record. Bond is set based on the charges and the person's history. Some offenses have preset bond amounts that let people post bail right away. For more serious charges, a judge sets bond at arraignment.

The jail holds pre-trial inmates and people serving short sentences. Longer sentences go to the Michigan Department of Corrections. Michigan's VINELink system covers Benzie County inmates for custody tracking. This free tool runs around the clock. Search by name and sign up for alerts. VINELink does not show mugshots but confirms whether someone is currently in the jail or has been released.

Benzie County Jail Resources

The Benzie County government website provides a directory of county offices and services.

You can find contact info for the Sheriff's Department and other county offices here.

The Benzie County Jail page lists facility information, general policies, and contact details.

This resource covers basic questions about the jail, including how to contact inmates and send money.

For mugshots and official booking records, go directly to the Benzie County Sheriff's Department. They have the most current data.

Cities in Benzie County

Benzie County includes Beulah, Benzonia, Frankfort, and several small townships. None of these communities are large enough for a dedicated page. All arrests in the county are handled through the Sheriff's Department and processed at the county jail in Beulah.

Nearby Counties

Benzie County sits in the northwest Lower Peninsula. These neighboring counties each run their own jail.