Clare County Inmate Records

Jail mugshots for Clare County are kept at the Sheriff's Office in Harrison. Sheriff John S. Wilson leads the office. Mugshots are not posted online, but you can request them through FOIA. The Sheriff's Office is at 255 W. Main Street, Harrison, MI 48625, and handles all bookings for the county. Clare County sits in the central part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The jail phone is (989) 539-7166. The office also offers fingerprint services, processes civil papers, and manages records for the county.

Clare County Sheriff's Office

The Clare County Sheriff's Office is at 255 W. Main Street, Harrison, MI 48625. The mailing address is P.O. Box 407, Harrison, MI 49625-0407. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The main phone is (989) 539-7166. The fax number is (989) 539-2588.

The jail is run by Lt. Bryan Dunn, Jail Administrator, who can be reached at dunnb@clareco.net, extension 4249. Sgt. Aaron Houle serves as Assistant Jail Administrator at houlea@clareco.net, extension 4244. The jail control room is at extension 4238. These are the people to contact for specific questions about inmates, booking records, and jail policies.

The office also provides fingerprint services using a live scan machine. This system digitally scans fingerprints and sends them to the state. You need a Michigan Driver's License or ID, plus paperwork from the agency requesting prints. Fingerprinting hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Payment is by exact cash, check, or money order. Contact extension 4220 for details.

How to Search Clare County Jail Records

Clare County does not have an online inmate search tool. Mugshots are not posted on the county website. To check on an inmate, call (989) 539-7166, extension 4238 for the control room. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and the bond amount.

For copies of mugshots or booking records, file a FOIA request. Email your completed request to FOIA@clareco.net, fax it to (989) 539-2588, or mail it to the FOIA Coordinator at 225 W. Main St., P.O. Box 438, Harrison, MI 48625. You can also email vanwagnerl@clareco.net to start the process. The office must respond within five business days under Michigan law (MCL 15.231).

Accident reports are available online through BuyCrash.com. This is a separate system from jail records but handled by the same office.

Clare County FOIA and Fees

The Clare County Sheriff's Office processes FOIA requests for jail records, mugshots, and arrest reports. Michigan's FOIA law gives you the right to request any public record. Write your request clearly and include names, dates, and the type of record you need. The FOIA coordinator handles all requests.

The office also handles civil process papers, and the fee schedule gives a sense of what county services cost. For example, a summons and complaint costs $26.00. Personal protection orders are $25.00 with pre-payment required. Sheriff's sales are $50.00. All civil fees have additional mileage charges at $1.005 per mile. FOIA copy fees are separate and follow state guidelines. Standard paper copies run about ten cents per page. Labor charges may apply for complex requests.

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Clare County Jail Booking Process

The booking process at the Clare County Jail follows standard Michigan procedures. Every person brought in on an arrest gets photographed, fingerprinted, and processed into the system. Staff record the charges, personal details, and set bond based on the offense. The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and inmates serving sentences of less than one year.

Inmates at the Clare County Jail can make video visits and calls through HomeWAV. Money can be deposited on commissary accounts through Express Account online or by calling 1-866-422-6833. These services help families stay connected with inmates during their time in the facility.

Clare County Jail Resources

The Clare County Sheriff's page on the county website has contact info, FOIA details, and links to services.

This is the official source for all Sheriff's Office information in Clare County.

For official records and mugshots, always go through the Clare County Sheriff's Office FOIA process. They maintain the most accurate and up-to-date jail information.

For video visits and calls with inmates, use HomeWAV. To put money on an inmate's commissary account, go to Express Account or call 1-866-422-6833.

Cities in Clare County

Clare County includes Harrison (the county seat) and the city of Clare. Both are small communities. Neither meets the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests in the county go through the Sheriff's Office and the county jail in Harrison.

Nearby Counties

Clare County sits in central Michigan. These counties share borders with it.