Kalkaska County Jail Mugshots
Jail mugshots and arrest records for Kalkaska County are managed by Sheriff Patrick Whiteford and Undersheriff David L. Wagner. The county jail at 605 N Birch Street in Kalkaska has a capacity of 62 inmates. An important note: the Kalkaska County Jail is currently a lockdown facility, and inmates are housed in Wexford County through a contract arrangement. This means the people arrested in Kalkaska County may actually be held in a different county's jail. To check on an inmate, call (231) 258-8686 or use VINELink. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Kalkaska County Overview
Find Kalkaska County Inmates
Because Kalkaska County inmates are currently housed in Wexford County, finding someone takes an extra step. Call (231) 258-8686 and ask the dispatch or records team about the person you are looking for. They can tell you where the inmate is being held. The inmate information page on the Sheriff's website has guidance on how to locate someone.
VINELink covers Kalkaska County. Search by name for custody status and booking details. Since inmates may be housed in Wexford County's facility, try searching both counties on VINELink. The results should show the current location regardless of which county's jail they are in.
The Kalkaska County Sheriff's website has general information about the office and its services. The Records Division is available at (231) 258-8686 ext. 1410 for questions about incident reports and records.
The Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office website is the official source for inmate information and facility policies.
Kalkaska County Arrest Records
Records requests go to the Records Division at the Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office. The office is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. FOIA requests must be in writing and should include the incident date, incident number, and names of the people involved. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1119, Kalkaska, MI 49646. The physical address is 605 N Birch Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646.
Incident reports cost $5.00 each. Proof of incarceration letters are free. For other records requests, the fee depends on the scope of the request. The office will calculate the cost based on the work involved. They have five business days to respond. Call (231) 258-8686 ext. 1410 for the Records Division if you have questions about your request.
Jail employees in Kalkaska County go through over 160 hours of training at the Correction Academy. The facility also offers general education, substance abuse counseling, anger management, and medical/mental health services to inmates.
Incident reports are $5.00 each. Proof of incarceration letters are free. Other FOIA fees vary by request.
Kalkaska County Visitation Info
Visitation at the Kalkaska County Jail is currently done through Zoom or phone call only. On-site visits are suspended because of the facility's lockdown status. Up to three visitors are allowed per visit. You must be 17 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Since inmates are housed in Wexford County, visitation rules may actually follow Wexford County's policies. Check with both counties to be sure.
To send money to an inmate, mail a money order through U.S. Postal Service Monday through Friday. Do not send mail from other incarcerated individuals, as it will be rejected. The jail does not accept mail from other detention facilities.
The inmate information page on the Sheriff's website has details about visitation rules and how to contact inmates.
Kalkaska County inmates are currently housed in Wexford County. Visitation may follow Wexford County's rules. Call ahead to confirm.
The 46th Circuit Court handles felony cases from Kalkaska County. The 87th District Court covers misdemeanors. Both courts serve the county, and their records are separate from the jail booking records kept by the Sheriff's Office. After an arrest, the court process begins with arraignment, typically within 24 to 48 hours. Michigan's FOIA law, MCL 15.231 through 15.246, protects the public's right to access booking records, arrest reports, and other government documents held by the Sheriff's Office.
Cities in Kalkaska County
Kalkaska County includes the village of Kalkaska and several rural townships. All arrests are processed through the Sheriff's Office, though inmates are housed in Wexford County. No cities in Kalkaska County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Kalkaska County in northern Michigan.