Cheboygan County Jail Mugshots

Jail mugshots in Cheboygan County are managed by the Sheriff's Office at the County Building on South Main Street. Mugshots are not available online through the county website. Cheboygan County sits at the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, organized in 1853. The county has 19 townships, two villages (Mackinaw and Wolverine), and the city of Cheboygan. The Sheriff's Office handles all booking records and can be reached at 231-627-3155. For any questions about jail inmates or mugshot copies, this is the number to call.

Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office

The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office is in the County Building at 870 S. Main St., PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721. The phone number is 231-627-3155, which also serves as the non-emergency public safety line. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations for the entire county.

The jail expanded in two phases during the late 1990s. Phase I in 1998 added a 34-bed dormitory, four holding cells, and administrative offices. Phase II in 1999 converted the former jail for female inmates. These expansions increased the jail's capacity and improved operations. Today the facility processes all bookings for Cheboygan County, including arrests by local police departments in the area.

Several local police departments also serve parts of the county. Cheboygan Public Safety can be reached at 231-627-4321. Mackinaw City Police is at 231-436-7861. Tuscarora Township Police is at 231-238-9481. The Michigan DNR Indian River office number is 231-238-9313. All of these agencies may bring arrestees to the county jail for booking.

Finding Cheboygan County Mugshots

Cheboygan County does not have an online inmate database. Mugshots are not posted on the county website or social media. To check if someone is in the jail, call 231-627-3155. Staff can look up the person and give you their status, charges, and bond info.

For copies of mugshots, file a FOIA request with the Sheriff's Office. Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231), booking photos are public records. Your written request should include the person's name, approximate arrest date, and your contact info. The office has five business days to respond. Fees apply for copies and may include labor if the search takes time.

The Cheboygan County website has general government info and a directory. It can help with contact info, but it does not provide current mugshots. For booking photos, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Note: The Presque Isle County Sheriff can be reached at 989-734-2156 if the arrest happened in that neighboring county instead.

Cheboygan County Records Requests

FOIA requests for Cheboygan County jail records follow Michigan state guidelines. Write your request clearly. State what records you need. Be specific about names, dates, and record types. Mail it to the Sheriff's Office at 870 S. Main St., PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721. You can call first to ask about email or fax options.

The five-business-day response window applies. For larger or more complex requests, the office can take up to ten extra days with written notice. Copy fees run about ten cents per page. Labor is charged if staff need time to search. You get a cost estimate before work starts. If the amount is small, some agencies just process the request and bill you when it is ready.

Cheboygan County Jail Details

The Cheboygan County Jail expanded significantly in the late 1990s. The Phase I expansion in 1998 added 34 beds in a dormitory layout plus four holding cells and new administrative offices. Phase II in 1999 converted the old jail building for use by female inmates. These changes gave the facility more room to handle bookings and hold inmates safely.

The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Bond amounts vary by charge. Michigan's VINELink system covers Cheboygan County for custody tracking. This free tool lets you search by name and register for alerts about custody changes. It runs 24 hours a day and covers all 83 Michigan counties. VINELink does not show mugshots, but it can confirm if someone is locked up at the county jail.

Cheboygan County Online Resources

The Cheboygan County website has a directory of county offices, departments, and services.

You can navigate to the Sheriff's Office section and other departments from this site.

The Sheriff's Office has the most complete records for the Cheboygan County Jail. Contact them directly for booking details and mugshots.

Cities in Cheboygan County

Cheboygan County includes the city of Cheboygan and the villages of Mackinaw and Wolverine. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests in the county are processed at the county jail.

Nearby Counties

Cheboygan County sits at the top of the Lower Peninsula. These counties share borders with it.