Find Huron County Jail Mugshots
Jail mugshots and booking records for Huron County are managed by Sheriff Kelly Hanson's office at 120 S. Heisterman St. in Bad Axe, Michigan. The county sits in the Thumb region of the state along Lake Huron. Booking photos are taken during intake but are not posted online. To look up inmates, you can use VINELink, call the jail at (989) 269-6424, or reach the Sheriff's Office at 989-269-6500. Video visitation is available through ICSolutions. FOIA requests are the way to get copies of booking records and mugshots from the county.
Huron County Overview
Huron County Inmate Search
The Huron County Jail does not post mugshots online. To find someone in custody, call the jail at (989) 269-6424. Staff can confirm if a person is being held and share basic booking info like charges and booking dates. The jail information page on the county website has general details about the facility.
VINELink covers Huron County. You can search by name for free. Results show custody status, charges, and booking details. VINELink also offers free notifications. Sign up to get a call, text, or email when an inmate is released, transferred, or their status changes in any way.
For administrative questions, Undersheriff Duane Miller can be reached at 989-269-6500 or by email at millerd@co.huron.mi.us. Executive Secretary Janice Pulaskey is at 989-269-9910 or pulaskej@co.huron.mi.us. Sheriff Kelly Hanson's email is hansonk@co.huron.mi.us.
Huron County Arrest Records
Getting copies of booking records or mugshots from Huron County requires a FOIA request. Contact the FOIA Coordinator through the Sheriff's Office. You can submit your request by mail, in person, or by email. Send it to 120 S. Heisterman St., Bad Axe, MI 48413. Include the person's full name, dates, and any other identifying details you have.
Standard Michigan FOIA rates apply. Copies are about $0.10 per page. The office has five business days to respond. Large requests may take longer. Ask for a cost estimate upfront so you know what to expect. Under MCL 15.234, the county must provide a detailed cost breakdown before charging you. You can narrow or cancel your request at any point.
The Sheriff's Administration page has contact details for specific staff members and links to forms you might need.
Huron County does not post mugshots online. A FOIA request is the standard way to get copies of booking photos.
Huron County Jail Visitation
The Huron County Jail uses video visitation through ICSolutions. Create an account on their website to get started. Each visit lasts 30 minutes. Onsite video visits are free and limited to one per week per inmate. Offsite video visits cost $7.50 each and there is no limit on how many you can schedule.
You need to schedule visits at least 12 hours ahead of time. You can book up to two weeks in advance. Three visitors are allowed per visit. Children under 10 do not count toward the limit. If you are more than 10 minutes late, the visit is marked as missed and you will need to schedule a new one.
To add money to an inmate's phone account, call ICSolutions at 1-888-506-8407 or visit icsolutions.com. For commissary deposits, use JailATM. You can also mail a check or money order to the Huron County Jail at 120 S. Heisterman St., Bad Axe MI 48413. Make it out to Huron County Jail with the inmate's name noted.
ICSolutions handles both video visitation and phone services for the Huron County Jail.
Offsite video visits cost $7.50 each. Onsite visits are free but limited to one per week.
Contact Huron County Sheriff
| Address | 120 S. Heisterman St., Bad Axe, MI 48413 |
|---|---|
| Jail Phone | (989) 269-6424 |
| Sheriff | Kelly J. Hanson - 989-269-9910 |
| Undersheriff | Duane Miller - 989-269-6500 |
| Visitation | ICSolutions - www.icsolutions.com |
| Commissary | JailATM - www.jailatm.com |
The 52nd Circuit Court handles felony cases from Huron County. The 73-B District Court covers misdemeanors. Both courts are based in Bad Axe. Court records are kept by the court clerk and are separate from the booking records maintained by the Sheriff's Office. After booking, inmates typically see a judge within 24 to 48 hours for arraignment. Michigan's FOIA law protects the public's right to access both types of records.
Cities in Huron County
Huron County includes Bad Axe, Harbor Beach, Caseville, Pigeon, and Sebewaing. All arrests are processed through the Huron County Jail. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Huron County in Michigan's Thumb region.