Manistee County Arrest Records

Jail mugshots and arrest records in Manistee County are managed by the Sheriff's Office. The county jail is on Parkdale Avenue in Manistee, along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Manistee County has an online inmate lookup tool that lets you search by name or booking number. Mugshots are not shown in the online results, but you can see booking numbers, charges, dates of birth, and release dates. For actual booking photos, a FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office is the way to go.

Manistee County Sheriff's Office

The Manistee County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking records. The jail sits at 1525 E. Parkdale Ave in Manistee. You can call the jail at (231) 723-8393 or reach the Sheriff's Office at 231-723-8435. Staff book inmates, take mugshots, and log charges as part of the intake process.

The county has an online inmate lookup tool. You can search by first name, last name, or booking number. Results show the booking number, inmate name, date of birth, release date, and criminal charges. This is a useful way to check if someone is currently held without making a phone call. The tool does not display mugshots, though.

Visitation at the Manistee County Jail requires scheduling in advance. You need a valid photo ID. Children under 18 must come with an adult. The dress code prohibits offensive messages and revealing clothes. All visitors are subject to search. Hours run in split sessions throughout the day, so call ahead to confirm the current schedule.

How to Get Manistee County Mugshots

Booking photos from the Manistee County Jail are public records under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231. File a written request with the Sheriff's Office to get copies. Include the person's full name, approximate arrest date, and booking number if you have it. Mail your request to the jail at 1525 E. Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI 49660.

The office responds within five business days. Copy fees and search fees may apply. You will get a cost estimate before any work is done. Simple requests for a single mugshot usually get processed fast. Broader requests that cover multiple people or date ranges take more time and cost more.

The Michigan Sheriffs' Association page for Manistee County has additional contact info. Third-party sites like Manistee County Jail info also compile public data about the facility.

Manistee County Jail Resources

The Manistee County Jail info page has details about the facility, visitation policies, and how to contact inmates.

This third-party site pulls data from public sources and puts it in one place. It covers commissary, phone calls, mail rules, and more.

The Michigan Sheriffs' Association listing for Manistee County has contact details for the Sheriff's Office.

Use this resource to find phone numbers and the office address if you need to file a records request.

Manistee County Inmate Communication

Inmates at the Manistee County Jail can make outgoing calls only. All calls are monitored and recorded except for legal counsel conversations. Call charges apply. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls.

You can send money to inmates through an online deposit portal, by mailing a postal money order (make it payable to the inmate with their booking number), or through the jail lobby kiosk if one is available. Spending limits may apply, and proper identification is required for in-person deposits.

Mail rules are strict. Use plain blue or black ink. No staples, paper clips, or metal items. No explicit content, threats, Polaroid photos, glitter, stickers, or perfume. All mail gets inspected before delivery. Follow the rules closely or your letter will be returned.

For statewide criminal records, the OTIS offender search covers state prison inmates. ICHAT costs $10 and shows criminal history. The Michigan Courts case search covers court filings from Manistee County courts. These tools work well alongside a FOIA request for local jail mugshots.

Cities in Manistee County

Manistee County includes the city of Manistee (the county seat) along with several small townships. Bear Lake, Onekama, and Copemish are among the smaller communities. All fall under the Manistee County Sheriff's Office for jail and booking records. None are large enough for a dedicated page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Manistee County along the Lake Michigan shoreline and inland areas.