Luce County Booking Records
Jail mugshots and arrest records in Luce County are managed by the Sheriff's Department in Newberry. This Upper Peninsula county operates a small jail that only holds inmates for up to 72 hours. After that, inmates who need longer stays get transferred to jails in neighboring counties. Sheriff Eric Gravelle leads the department. Because of the short-term nature of this facility, getting mugshots requires working directly with the Sheriff's Office through a FOIA request or phone call.
Luce County Overview
Luce County Sheriff's Department
The Luce County Sheriff's Department is at 411 West Harrie Street in Newberry. Sheriff Eric Gravelle runs the office with Under Sheriff Mike Peters. The department handles law enforcement, jail operations, and records for the entire county. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Luce County Jail is a 72-hour facility. This means inmates can only be held for three days. After that time, they get moved to a jail in a neighboring county for longer stays. This setup is common in Michigan's smaller Upper Peninsula counties that do not have the budget or staff for a full-time jail. Mugshots are still taken during the booking process, even if the person is later transferred.
You can reach the office by phone at (906) 293-8431, by fax at (906) 293-3581, or by email at lucevso@lighthouse.net. The department has deputies on staff including Steven Kellogg, Zachariah Kitzman, and Nathan Bissonnette. Mary Kitzman manages the office.
Luce County only holds inmates for 72 hours. Longer-term inmates are transferred to neighboring county jails.
How to Get Luce County Mugshots
Mugshots from the Luce County Jail are public records under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231. To get a copy, submit a written request to the Sheriff's Department. Mail it to 411 West Harrie Street, Newberry, MI 49868. You can also fax it to (906) 293-3581 or email lucevso@lighthouse.net.
FOIA copy fees are 10 cents per page plus postage and labor costs. If you qualify as indigent, the first $20 in fees can be waived. You need to file an Affidavit of Indigency with your request to get this waiver. The office must respond within five business days under state law.
Since the jail only holds people for 72 hours, the booking record may be brief. If the person was transferred to another county's jail, the receiving facility will have records from that point forward. You may need to contact both Luce County and the county where the person was sent to get a complete picture.
Luce County Jail Resources
Third-party sites compile jail information for Luce County. The Luce County Jail info page covers facility details, contact info, and how to reach inmates.
This site pulls together publicly available data about the jail. It can save you some time, but always confirm details with the Sheriff's Department.
Payments for inmate services and other Sheriff's Office fees can be made through GovPayNow.
Use pay location code #7592 for inmate payments. The lobby kiosk is available 24/7 for in-person deposits.
Luce County Inmate Services
Even though the jail has a short hold time, visitation is available. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Weekend visits run 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Virtual visits are available from 8 AM to 10 PM daily.
You can send money to inmates through GovPayNow online, the lobby kiosk (available 24/7), or by mailing a money order. Do not send cash through the mail. The pay location code for inmate payments is #7592. Road patrol payments use code #7591.
Mail for inmates goes to their full name at Luce County Jail, 411 West Harrie Street, Newberry, MI 49868. Incoming mail is limited to postcards unless it involves legal matters. Magazines are only allowed through subscriptions. There is no mail processing on weekends or holidays.
Cities in Luce County
Luce County has a few small communities. Newberry is the county seat and the largest town. Other places include McMillan and Dollarville. All fall under the Luce County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement and booking records. None are large enough for a dedicated page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Luce County in the Upper Peninsula. Since Luce County transfers inmates after 72 hours, the person you are looking for may be held in one of these neighboring jails.